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[GH-ISSUE #1285] No mouse pointer/control (barrier 2.3.3): on ubuntu 21.04 as the client from Windows 10 21H1 as the server #1028

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opened 2026-05-05 07:23:42 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 7 comments

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:42 -06:00

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Originally created by @Rylou61 on GitHub (Sep 10, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1285

What happened?

As some people have described there:

I don't get the mouse pointer on my ubuntu client switching from my windows screen.
The logs on both sides, show that connection is properly established.
The client log shows that i enter and leave ubuntu screen (mouse moves).
I can type in client ubuntu text editor
I can copy text from the previous text editor and paste it into Windows.

Everything used to work before when my ubuntu laptop was ubuntu 20.x. It doesn't work any more since i upgraded to 21.04 .

Windows as the server: Win10 family 20H1, barrier 2.3.3-release-3395cca9
Ubuntu desktop 21.04, barrier 2.3.3.2-gbbd1accb (snap)

Version

v2.3.3

Git commit hash (if applicable)

2.3.3.2.gbbd1accb (Ubuntu 21.04 installed with snap)

If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?

barrier 2.3.3.2-gbbd1accb (binaires from ubuntu snap)
barrier 2.3.3-release-3395cca9 (windows binaires from https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/releases)

What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)

Linux

What OS versions are you using?

Ubuntu desktop 21.04 for the client
Win10 family 20H1 for the server

Relevant log output

No relevant information in the logs

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Originally created by @Rylou61 on GitHub (Sep 10, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1285 ### What happened? As some people have described there: I don't get the mouse pointer on my ubuntu client switching from my windows screen. The logs on both sides, show that connection is properly established. The client log shows that i enter and leave ubuntu screen (mouse moves). I can type in client ubuntu text editor I can copy text from the previous text editor and paste it into Windows. Everything used to work before when my ubuntu laptop was ubuntu 20.x. It doesn't work any more since i upgraded to 21.04 . Windows as the server: Win10 family 20H1, barrier 2.3.3-release-3395cca9 Ubuntu desktop 21.04, barrier 2.3.3.2-gbbd1accb (snap) ### Version v2.3.3 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) 2.3.3.2.gbbd1accb (Ubuntu 21.04 installed with snap) ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? barrier 2.3.3.2-gbbd1accb (binaires from ubuntu snap) barrier 2.3.3-release-3395cca9 (windows binaires from https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/releases) ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Linux ### What OS versions are you using? Ubuntu desktop 21.04 for the client Win10 family 20H1 for the server ### Relevant log output ```shell No relevant information in the logs ``` ### Any other information _No response_

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gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:44 -06:00

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@Rylou61 commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2021):

As a work around from one collegue of mine:

Wayland (Xorg successor) is implemented now by default on Ubuntu 21.04 desktop.
On the logon screen, i could choose "Ubuntu XOrg" (small icone at right bottom screen)
Once the session is opened, barrier works as it used to.

@Rylou61 commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2021): As a work around from one collegue of mine: Wayland (Xorg successor) is implemented now by default on Ubuntu 21.04 desktop. On the logon screen, i could choose "Ubuntu XOrg" (small icone at right bottom screen) Once the session is opened, barrier works as it used to.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:45 -06:00

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@Rylou61 commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2021):

My collegue uses both unbuntu as a server and client: so windows barrier is not the problem.
I hope it helps.

@Rylou61 commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2021): My collegue uses both unbuntu as a server and client: so windows barrier is not the problem. I hope it helps.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:46 -06:00

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@Joshndroid commented on GitHub (Sep 21, 2021):

My guess is they dont support wayland much like synergy still doesnt support wayland.

@Joshndroid commented on GitHub (Sep 21, 2021): My guess is they dont support wayland much like synergy still doesnt support wayland.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:48 -06:00

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@mirh commented on GitHub (Oct 7, 2021):

#1241

@mirh commented on GitHub (Oct 7, 2021): #1241

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:49 -06:00

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@toxfu commented on GitHub (Jun 15, 2023):

Open a terminal and run:

sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf
Uncomment this:

#WaylandEnable=false
Restart.

This disables your gestures but your barrier cursor works very well.

You can revert this action just by commenting:

WaylandEnable=false
then press Ctrl+X and run:

sudo systemctl restart gdm3

@toxfu commented on GitHub (Jun 15, 2023): Open a terminal and run: sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf Uncomment this: #WaylandEnable=false Restart. This disables your gestures but your barrier cursor works very well. You can revert this action just by commenting: WaylandEnable=false then press Ctrl+X and run: sudo systemctl restart gdm3

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:50 -06:00

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@SolidStateSoul commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2025):

Open a terminal and run:

sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf Uncomment this:

#WaylandEnable=false Restart.

This disables your gestures but your barrier cursor works very well.

You can revert this action just by commenting:

WaylandEnable=false then press Ctrl+X and run:

sudo systemctl restart gdm3

This worked for me. Thank you.

@SolidStateSoul commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2025): > Open a terminal and run: > > sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf Uncomment this: > > #WaylandEnable=false Restart. > > This disables your gestures but your barrier cursor works very well. > > You can revert this action just by commenting: > > WaylandEnable=false then press Ctrl+X and run: > > sudo systemctl restart gdm3 This worked for me. Thank you.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:52 -06:00

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@nbolton commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025):

Try Deskflow or Input Leap, as Barrier is no longer in development.

https://github.com/deskflow/deskflow
https://github.com/input-leap/input-leap

@nbolton commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025): Try Deskflow or Input Leap, as Barrier is no longer in development. https://github.com/deskflow/deskflow https://github.com/input-leap/input-leap

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