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[GH-ISSUE #1659] Ubuntu 22.04 mouse position doesn't update #1226
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Originally created by @oasaph on GitHub (Apr 25, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1659
What happened?
My previous setup worked flawlessly, it was a Windows 11 as a server and a Ubuntu 20.04 as a client, both using the latest 2.4.0 build, but after updating my client to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, the mouse position on the client stopped working. I know that the mouse position is being transmitted when setting the log level to DEBUG2, but it doesn't move on the client's screen
Version
v2.4.0
Git commit hash (if applicable)
No response
If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?
Client: Snap
Server: EXE Installer from Github releases
What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)
Linux, Windows
What OS versions are you using?
Client: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Server: Windows 11
Relevant log output
Any other information
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@CransNeighbour commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2022):
As far as I know Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is now using wayland as default, whereas x11 was used in earlier versions. Barrier does not work with wayland.
Run
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPEto see what you are using. It should be possible to switch back to x11 before you log in.@mcurrie-scs commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2022):
Can confirm, have Ubuntu 22.04 installed and the $XDG_SESSION_TYPE is wayland, barrier does not work.
@ptolios commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2022):
Same here.
You can tell that the mouse is moving because you can see the hover effects on the apps, but there is no mouse pointer.
@JuanTorchia commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2022):
Can confirm too, the same problem with Ubuntu 22.04, see the hover effects, but not mouse pointer.
Edit: in the login screen change to Xorg and work fine
@dr1ver1 commented on GitHub (May 1, 2022):
Similar issue here - the mouse disappears when I move it to the client, and then I can't move it back to the server - I have to stop Barrier on the client. Mouse buttons work and the keyboard works.
Everything was working fine until a few days ago.
Client: Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS, Barrier v2.4.0-release-ac5a1bfd, installed from Ubuntu Software Centre
Server Windows 10 Home, Barrier v.2.4.0-release-3e0d758b, I think I installed it from Github
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPEreturns x11@obsidiangroup commented on GitHub (May 2, 2022):
Can confirm this affects not only barrier, but Synergy as well and the same fix works
@dr1ver1 commented on GitHub (May 3, 2022):
Just to emphasise: my Ubuntu is using x11, not Wayland, and has the issue
@evadeflow commented on GitHub (May 3, 2022):
Same here. I'm using X11 with Ubuntu 20.04 (not 22.04) as a client and Windows 10 as the host, and the mouse pointer disappears after switching to Ubuntu. The buttons, however, do respond, but I can't see which window has the focus, so... it's pretty useless at the moment.
In case it helps, I'm running Barrier 2.4.0-release-50899421 on Ubuntu [built from source], and Barrier 2.4.0-release-3e0d758b on Windows.
@long2ice commented on GitHub (May 5, 2022):
Same here, could you please fix it?
@Tampa commented on GitHub (May 7, 2022):
I noticed the cursor under wayland goes away after you leave it for a certain amount of time, I suspect it isn't hardware rendered, but only exists in software with the actual position and input being hardware handled. Similar to some games that have a software and hardware method for capturing mouse input.
This decoupled behavior allows for some things like hiding the cursor or capturing it to a window, which is something previously not possible, but it likely breaks the way barrier creates the cursor as a virtual input device as wayland ties it strictly to the connected mouse instead. I connected a mouse to the machine and when I moved that while barrier was active the cursor showed up where I had moved it, but immediately disappeared when no more input came in and barrier reclaimed the mouse input.
I looked in the wayland config, but there doesn't seem to be any switch to disable the cursor hiding functionality. It might be possible to change this behavior some other way if barrier is active, might have to poke some of the wayland devs for help on this.
@filipetomita commented on GitHub (May 9, 2022):
Just change from Wayland to X11 and will work and wait wayland team fix it
@MrJoyming commented on GitHub (May 10, 2022):
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
vim /etc/gdm3/custom.conffind
#WaylandEnable=falsedelete #:wqreboot@draekko commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2022):
Unfortunately going back to X11 is not an option for some of us, doing so in my case is impossible due to bugs in the graphics display driver / firmware / kernel causing system lockups using it (when doing video related activities or heavy 3D usage) and forced into using Wayland only since it doesn't trigger them as much for my setup.
@micter59 commented on GitHub (Jun 15, 2022):
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE returns x11 for me also, but barrier won't work :-(
Same here :-(
Server is Windows 10, Ubuntu is 22.04.
The change i've made was to update Ubuntu from 20.04 to 22.04
And now it's not working anymore.
I've made the change from wayland to x11, and echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE now returns x11.
But this does not solve the problem.
Just for information, if I reverse the config, with Ubuntu being the server, and W10 the client, it's working.
In my case it's not the best configuration, but if this or nothing, I take this.
@Haprog commented on GitHub (Jul 9, 2022):
I'm on Pop!_OS 22.04 (based on Ubuntu) and have no problems with Barrier when using X11. I tried Wayland once (after upgrading from 21.10 to 22.04), but with Wayland it doesn't work at all so I just wen't back to X11 and everything is working as before.
My setup:
@maoyj commented on GitHub (Jul 14, 2022):
Probably it's the windows' (barrier server) problem.
I have same problem recently.
Case 1:
The keyboard works on client, but mouse position do not update (mouse click works).
Case 2:
Same problem, just mouse position do not update.
Case 3:
EVERYTHING WORKS PERFECTLY.
You can try case 3, it may helps
@mgodani commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2022):
I just installed Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS, installed barrier (snap) and got here because, using this installation as the host and a windows 10 client I couldn't get my mouse across screens. $XDG_SESSION_TYPE throws "wayland" and before changing it to x11 as some of you suggested, I tried changing the Dock "position on screen" to "bottom" in Settings -> Appearance. It immediately started working. I didn't even have to restart barrier since it was configured properly already.
I hope this helps somebody out there.
@oussamazerrouki commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2022):
Pop OS 22.04 same issue.
$XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11
DISTRIB_ID=Pop
DISTRIB_RELEASE=22.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=jammy
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS"
DISTRIB_ID=Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE=22.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=jammy
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Ubuntu 22.04 LTS"
NAME="Pop!_OS"
VERSION="22.04 LTS"
@pandruszkow commented on GitHub (Aug 29, 2022):
I recently upgraded 18.04->22.04.1 and my system is exhibiting the same issue.
Barrier server: Ubuntu 22.04.1 (freshly installed), barrier 2.4.0+dfsg-2 (non-snap)
Barrier client: Ubuntu 20.04, barrier 2.3.2+dfsg-1build1 (non-snap)
In Wayland mode, Barrier registers updates to mouse position (according to a DEBUG2 log), but refuses to move the cursor to the other machine. In X11 mode, Barrier functions as normal.
Workarounds I tried:
I have not tested this further as I decided to switch back to X.org on this machine, but I am happy to test it upon request.
@tari3x commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2022):
My XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11. Ubuntu 22.04 server, qemu built-in client with Win11. Keyboard works fine, but mouse in Windows is not visible and does not move - if I right click, the menu drops down exactly in the middle.
Sounds like Wayland is a red herring?
@Casper042 commented on GitHub (Sep 15, 2022):
Having similar problems here.
Was on Ubuntu 20 and working well
Updated to 22 and noticed the Ghost Cursor issue.
Updated Windows 10 Server from 2.2 or 2.3 (can't remember) to 2.4
Now when I try to move cursor from Windows 10 (server) to Ubuntu 22 (client) the cursor just bounces back but maybe 200 pixels to the right.
So if I keep pushing the mouse up, the cursor just jumps right until it hits the top right corner.
I tried the WaylandEnable=False as mentioned above, no change (aside from Ubuntu now looks ugly, the colors are all off)
I also confirmed XDG_SESSION_TYPE = x11
Logs and Server Config attached.
In Log (Debug1) I had just rebooted the Ubuntu client again so you can see it's full handshake and then the attempt to change screens.
Only thing that jumps out at me is something about "DEBUG: dropped bogus delta motion: [-768,-437"
BarrierLog.txt
BarrierConfig.sgc.txt
@nickkontos commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2022):
I can confirm, opening firefox seems to work for me too. Closing it has the same effect. Cannot switch back to xorg due to driver issues.
@gastonking commented on GitHub (Nov 4, 2022):
Hi I just dissabled the wayland like this:
Ubuntu
sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf
add if not exist this line:
WaylandEnable=false
then restart
sudo systemctl restart gdm3
Fedora 38
sudo nano /etc/gdm/custom.conf
add if not exist this line:
WaylandEnable=false
then restart
sudo systemctl restart gdm
Best Regards.
This work for me!
@alifgufron commented on GitHub (Nov 13, 2022):
Hi Im using Windows 10 as Server Barrier and ubuntu 22 jammy as client and have same problem.
i try disable wayland on ubuntu and it works.
This Work for me!!
@SoftCafe commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2022):
Have same "Missing Mouse Cursor" problem, but in TTY mode.
I have installed Ubuntu 22.04.1 Live Server in VirtualBox on Win 7, no GUI (yet).
The mouse cursor disappears when I move from my Win 7 VirtualBox Host to my Ubuntu 22.04.1 Guest server.
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE=tty
When I cloned Ubuntu 20.04 and performed a "do-release-upgrade", the mouse cursor worked OK as expected in the Ubuntu 22.04.1 upgrade.
A few hours later...
2) Installed ubuntu-desktop. Problem exacerbated. VirtualBox Guest Ubuntu 22.04.1 cannot see mouse, cursor or keyboard key presses. Must reset Guest via VBox menu to get Ubuntu's attention.
I removed Ubuntu from VirtualBox and cloned a working Ubuntu 22.04 VBox Guest, then ran do-release-upgrade.
All seems to be well.
@AdolfFiliusGatara commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2022):
I had the same issue,
I am not sure whether this is relevant or not,
But after changing my Server's display scale to 100%
the cursor moves as expected on the client side
Previously
Server Spec:
OS: Windows 11 v22H2
Barrier vers: 2.4.0
Resolution: 2560x1440, on the native laptop screen
Display Scale: 125%, later I changed it to 100%
Client:
OS: Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS
Barrier vers: 2.4.0
Resolution: 2560x1440, on external monitor
Display Scale: 100%
@tari3x commented on GitHub (Dec 18, 2022):
My display scale is 100% yet I still have the issue. @AdolfFiliusGatara: to make sure it's not a coincidence, does your issue reliably come back if you set display scale back to 125%?
@gankyui commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2022):
sry, my English suck..
i mean after that, i try to set the MAIN display 100% scale, this work for me..
laptop1: win11, barrier-server, main display, 1920*1080 with a monitor(extended mode)
laptop2: ubuntu 22.04.1
@ignatiusmadee commented on GitHub (Feb 9, 2023):
My server Win 10 set 125% scale and change it to 100% and it works.
My cursor in client Ubuntu 22.04 finally appeared.
@Michelangelo-Foresta commented on GitHub (Mar 7, 2023):
this worked for me !
@pizour commented on GitHub (Mar 22, 2023):
have tried all the suggested fixed. Changing scale back to 100% works for me
@paulstelian97 commented on GitHub (Apr 21, 2023):
Another one: changing server (Windows) scale to 100% fixes Barrier, but, well, makes things too small on this screen.
@umarmughal824 commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2023):
I also got this issue now.
Suddenly touchpad and mouse stopped working. It works before login but doesn't work after login.
I have been using this OS for 3 months but I didn't face that issues before but I don't know why it suddenly stopped working.
@paulstelian97 commented on GitHub (May 2, 2023):
Wayland is not supported, you need to ensure the Linux system is on Xorg.
@tomk235 commented on GitHub (Sep 5, 2023):
same here: no cursor when barrier server on win10 with 125% scale. worked after setting scale to 100% (right click on win10 desktop->display settings->scale and layout/change the size of text, apps and other items)
thanks to AdolfFiliusGatara!
@Pnalson commented on GitHub (Oct 13, 2023):
Downgrade windows version to 2.3.4 helps
@TheKvc commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2024):
even after disabling wayland, it was not working for me... then from here https://itsfoss.community/t/cannot-get-barrier-to-work/5012 i came to know, that something related to VPN in windows machine can also cause issues...
i searched VPN in my win 11 laptop and disabled everything related to VPN. and then restarted barrier service on both "ubuntu 22.04 (server) and win11 (client)"
also, note i disabled 'auto-cofig' option from 'windows 11 laptop (client)' and then it startd working again for me.
it consumed 2 hours of my time though. :| hopefully, this will help you too.
@Tampa commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2024):
Wayland is the future...
Wayland isn't supported...
Strange thing is, the cursor is there, you can click on things and all, but you just don't physically see it on screen. Disabling what's meant to finally save the linux desktop isn't exactly a great option either. Especially if Wayland is set as default now more and more will run into it. Ain't there a software-based renderer for the cursor anyways, as in "providing your own" rather than taking over the system cursor(which we only need for the position, which works fine)?
@hatrd commented on GitHub (Apr 1, 2024):
Windows server, Ubuntu client, the cursor would be moved to right bottom in ubuntu. Changing Windows scale to 100% fixes, but makes screen too small. Downgrading windows server version to 2.3.4 is a nice workaround.
@Dickerman-coder commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2024):
It works,ty!
@netplayer commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2024):
This worked for me . Server win10 client fresh install Ubuntu 22.04. Thanks!
@Tampa commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2024):
We know that works. That's not the point here though. It shouldn't be necessary to disable wayland if that is meant to be the future desktop platform. It should work in wayland just as in x11