TheComputerGuy
Updated to the newest version of SteamOS, which switches the Linux windowing system from X11 to Wayland. Now the virtual keyboard in desktop mode lock screen does not appear, making unlocking impossible without connecting an external keyboard.
This is a specialised distro made for this hardware, and it still has stupid little issues. I try my best to enjoy Linux, but things like this are why I still use Windows #steamdeck #steamos
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Show threadamdJun 19

@compguy96 Steam button + x doesn’t work?

Big oversight by steam, even if I’m not sure screen locking is on by default.

Show threadTheComputerGuyJun 19
@amd No it doesn't.
Screen locking is on by default if you set a password in desktop mode.
The virtual keyboard in the KDE Plasma lock screen (button on bottom left) is supposed to pull up a very simple keyboard which is different than the Steam+X one. It worked before the update, but now it does nothing
Show threadamdJun 22

@compguy96 Just went to update the steamdeck this morning and saw patch notes that claim to fix your issue.

Wanted to pass along the heads up

Show threadTheComputerGuyJun 22
@amd Brilliant! Thank goodness they fixed it quickly
Show threadLiam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮Jun 19

@compguy96 is this post yours? https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/1/570415324159241488/

If not, post in there, just tested and confirmed myself

Desktop lock screen keyboard not popping up :: Steam Deck Bug Reports

Anyone running into an issue where the keyboard button in the bottom left doesn't work?

Show threadTheComputerGuyJun 19
@gamingonlinux No but thanks.
Show threadLiam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮Jun 19
@compguy96 okay, have prodded Valve about it 👍️
Show threadTheComputerGuyJun 19
@gamingonlinux I replied to that thread with a few details like the SteamOS version. Hope this gets solved soon!
Show threadLiam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮Jun 19
@compguy96 I’m sure it will with more eyes on :)