Also affects me when I check "Reduce animations" in "Accessibility options / Seeing". System info:
20250331-05:40:48] zarko@zarko-ThinkPad-X230-Tablet:~$ lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS Release: 24.04 Codename: noble [20250331-05:44:57] zarko@zarko-ThinkPad-X230-Tablet:~$ uname -a Linux zarko-ThinkPad-X230-Tablet 6.12.3-061203-generic #202412060638 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Fri Dec 6 07:08:51 UTC 2024 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux [20250331-05:46:02] zarko@zarko-ThinkPad-X230-Tablet:~$ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gnome-shell in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2039801 Title: Locate pointer not working when animations are disabled Status in GNOME Shell: Fix Released Status in gnome-shell package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in gnome-shell source package in Noble: Fix Released Bug description: [ Impact ] I have just upgraded to Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur), going through the regular process of settling in with the new features and so forth, I realised that the 'locate pointer' is not working as expected. When the focus is on a screen element (like this text field that I am entering information into) I can press the left ctrl button and the border will flash around the element/text field/button etcetera. (I have made a screen cast, if I can I will upload it) Previously when pressing the left ctrl button the mouse pointer would be shown with a circular pulsing image (like a something dropping into calm water). I have read several forums and have looked specifically how to set the locate pointer option, I have set it in accessibility->pointing & clicking->Locate Pointer, also via cli with "gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface locate-pointer true" and using the gnome tweaks gui. None of these things work. Ubuntu 23.10,gnome 45, gdm3, acer aspire V 17 nitro black edition Description: Ubuntu 23.10 Release: 23.10 Not seemingly specific to any 'package' so package version is not relevant. Expect the mouse pointer to be highlighted instead only the cursor position is located. [ Test case ] 1. From GNOME Control Center -> Accessibility -> Pointer Enable the locate pointer feature Or do it from gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface locate-pointer true 2. Press Ctrl button: The pointer should be highlighted 3. From accessibility panel in settings, again (View panel): Disable the animation (Reduce animations) 4. Press Ctrl button: The point should still be highlighted [ Regression potential ] Animations do not work or they are enabled even if the reduce animation option is set. --- ProblemType: Bug ApportVersion: 2.27.0-0ubuntu5 Architecture: amd64 CasperMD5CheckResult: unknown CurrentDesktop: ubuntu:GNOME DisplayManager: gdm3DistroRelease: Ubuntu 23.10 InstallationDate: Installed on 2019-10-17 (1464 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine" - Release amd64 (20191017) NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia_modeset nvidia Package: gnome-shell 45.0-1ubuntu2 PackageArchitecture: amd64 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 6.5.0-9.9-generic 6.5.3 RelatedPackageVersions: mutter-common 45.0-3ubuntu3 Tags: mantic Uname: Linux 6.5.0-9-generic x86_64 UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to mantic on 2023-10-13 (7 days ago) UserGroups: adm cdrom debian-transmission dip lpadmin lxd plugdev sambashare sudo _MarkForUpload: True To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/gnome-shell/+bug/2039801/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
