https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=450753
Bug ID: 450753
Summary: Keyboard does not activate password field on locking
Product: kscreenlocker
Version: 5.18.8
Platform: Kubuntu Packages
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: pokemaster0x01+kde.bugtrack...@gmail.com
CC: bhus...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
As of a recent update to my Kubuntu 20.04 laptop, the lock screen can no longer
be passed through with just typing the password and hitting enter. The mouse
must first be moved to get the password field to display, and then the password
can be entered. (Well, pressing Tab twice and then Shift+Tab three times also
enables the input without using the mouse, but that is not an acceptable user
experience).
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
0. System setup: I have been able to reproduce the problem in a Kubuntu 20.04.3
virtual machine.
1. Install Kubuntu 20.04.3. At this point when locking the expected
behavior will be observed.
2. Apply updates. At this point the bug is evident, even without a restart.
1. Lock the screen (e.g. Meta+L).
2. Without moving the mouse beforehand, hit a key (e.g. try to enter your
password). NOTE: If the mouse is moved first the keyboard input works.
OBSERVED RESULT
Nothing happens on pressing keys, with the exception of hitting Tab twice. At
that point, the lock screen fields beyond the clock are shown, but to get back
to the password field I have to Shift+Tab three times.
EXPECTED RESULT
Pressing a key should show the login fields and be provided as input to the
password field, as was the case before the update.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: N/A
macOS: N/A
Linux/KDE Plasma: Kubuntu 20.04
KDE Plasma Version: 5.18.8
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.68.0
Qt Version: 5.12.8
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can see that this has effected several users here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Kubuntu/comments/sw6ey1/keyboard_inactive_to_awake_from_screen_lock/
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