Applications list is empty in cloned TemplateVMs (debian-9; fedora-26)

[Wikinaut]

Qubes OS version:

R4.0

Affected component(s):

debian9 TemplateVM
fedore-26 TemplateVM

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Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Select debian-9 (check: Qube settings > Applications > Available: 15)
2. Clone qube => debian-9-clone-1
3. Select debian-9-clone-1
4. Qube settings > Applications > Available: 0

Please assist, is it a bug or feature?

Expected behavior:

I expected that a clone of a TemplateVM comes with the same number of Applications.

I wanted to install further programs to debian-9-clone-1 and then use this TemplateVM for creating a couple of AppVM or Standalone VMs. I think, this was easily possible with the previous Qubes 3.2.

Actual behavior:

General notes:

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Related issues:

[andrewdavidwong]

I'm pretty sure I've seen this problem reported or discussed somewhere, but now I can't find it. If anyone knows, please provide a link here.

[andrewdavidwong]

I'm pretty sure I've seen this problem reported or discussed somewhere, but now I can't find it. If anyone knows, please provide a link here.