Unable to change desktop background #2066
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This was a bug early on, but it's been fixed for a while. Can you confirm that everything is fully up-to-date? |
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This is on a fresh install (from scratch) of 21.10 |
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fresh install here, same issue cat /etc/os-release NAME="Pop!_OS" VERSION="21.10" ID=pop ID_LIKE="ubuntu debian" PRETTY_NAME="Pop!_OS 21.10" VERSION_ID="21.10" HOME_URL="https://pop.system76.com" SUPPORT_URL="https://support.system76.com" BUG_REPORT_URL="https://github.com/pop-os/pop/issues" PRIVACY_POLICY_URL="https://system76.com/privacy" VERSION_CODENAME=impish UBUNTU_CODENAME=impish LOGO=distributor-logo-pop-os |
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Update: Background is stuck to default, but lock-screen's and workspaces' background was changed. |
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Can you try restarting Gnome Shell (Alt+F2, |
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That does work |
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But I don't see that as a solution there's clearly a bug somewhere, if I know where to look I'm happy to try and find some logs. |
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fresh install |
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This bug is still happening with fresh install 21.10. According to the same reports and support questions on the discord server. |
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just reboot and it will be fixed. We have the same bug that might be from patches and you need a reboot to fix some things |
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@ajrances Rebooting isn't a solution - it's a workaround, even after restarting gnome/pop when you change the background and click on Workspaces it shows the old background - it's clearly a bug, please don't suggest rebooting is the solution. |
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NAME="Pop!_OS" OS: Pop!_OS 21.10 x86_64 This is after a fresh install. Wallpaper doesn't set unless I restart. Restarting kills the rewarding experience of changing your background to something nice new and flashy. That being said, still, thank you for all your hard work. Love what is going on here. ❤️ |
This corrected the issue in the running session for me. |
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See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below as updated. I did some testing. The normal stuff parallels what others reported here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Also note that Settings...Desktop...appears to default to the |
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I did some more testing on a laptop that I also run POPOS on. The laptop, same version of POPOS, does NOT exhibit this issue. The primary difference between the workstation (above) and the laptop is that the workstation (showing the problem see @ganakee ) runs the NVidia driver. The laptop just uses generic--no discrete graphics. |
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I have the same problem, setting a wallpaper does nothing, but restarting or using ALT+F2 'r' afterwards changes it correctly |
Me too. NAME="Pop!_OS" |
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Confirming I have the same issue. Running X11 as I have an Nvidia card. Also switched to fractional scaling.
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I have the same issue. The easiest way for me to "apply" the change is to change display configuration (such as turning fractional scaling on and off again). I installed Pop!_OS 21.10 on Jan 13 2022. I haven't experienced this issue on Pop!_OS 20.10 or 21.04. I'm not sure if I experienced this issue immediately after the fresh installation or if it appeared afterwards. |
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Just had a refreshed install. Still having this issue in 21.10. |
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I can confirm this bug. I'm also running a fresh updated install of 21.10 on a Lemur Pro (LEMP10). The bug can be triggered by plugging in a second monitor then trying to change the wallpaper. |
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Ran into the same issue with a fresh install + update of Pop!_OS a couple of days ago. The |
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Upgraded from 22.04 to 22.10 last night, changed background, can confirm all of what is said above. When problem exhibits itself I can briefly see the new desktop background as I switch to different workspaces, then the original (unwanted) background shows. |
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Confirmed. Restarting gnome-shell w/ altf2 r resolves it. |
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can confirm restarting gnome does NOT 'resolve' the issue - it comes back if you want to change the wallpaper later - it restarts the shell with the correct wallpaper but the bug still persists. |
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Indeed. The problem is merely bypassed for the current session (or at least, it's for me. I'm able to switch backgrounds on the fly atm.) |
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It looks like the problem is somewhere in Cosmic Workspaces extension. I disabled most of the system extensions and restarted GNOME Shell with |
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The bug is present on Wayland as well as Xorg. On wayland the |
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I have found a workaround. By updating the Gnome extension "Desktop Icons" the desktop wallpaper seems to update fine on my machine, running on a RTX 2060. (https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1465/desktop-icons/)
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I experience this as well. I do run many gpu intensive programs so Nvidia drivers are likely getting quite a workout.
Not sure if relevant but running three monitors at the time of the last instance. |
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Tried the Desktop Icons workaround by @Cereal-Killa . After reboot, switching backgrounds works without the Alt+F2+r trick. I will monitor and see if this "sticks"--the Alt-F2+r trick works for a while and then fails. Running NVidia card. |
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Changing how monitors are mirrored from keyboard (even if it doesn't seem to do much on on external only for PC's with dedicated Nvidia graphics cards) Which seems to be one of my function keys for the wireless keyboard, is a 'temp' workaround for me ...well that and flicking fractional scaling on & off to force a refresh |
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Also have a similar Issue with Wallpapers not updating until I change display mirroring or refresh rate? Tried different kernels, different drivers, different app to change the wallpaper, it just wont refresh until I force it with another change.
It seems to be temporarily mitigated by switching how multiple monitors are shared with the keyboard shortcut, I think it was external only but that still displays to both displays and seems to revert all my changes like fractional (Which also seems to make Steam UI Tiny on both screens) and hiDPI daemon, refresh rate, nvidia xvideo sync settings, interlaced vs progressive, which display is primary in NV-xServer, etc. Config is GTX 1080, 475 Driver, PopOS 21.10, on all kernels so far even with 5.16.5 manually installed. Had this issue since release and have consistently been keeping up-to-date since then. Same as: pop-os/shell#1276 **`
`** Sorry about prev edits & deletions, but Hopefully this information helps rule some causes out or find a common cause with other issues :) |
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I verify that for my system, the Desktop Icons workaround by @Cereal-Killa works and fixes the issue even after multiple reboots. The Desktop Icons update workaround does not require re-doing the workaround repeatedly like the Alt+F2+r workaround requires. @Cereal-Killa 's workaround involves updating the Desktop Icons NG extension. https://gitlab.com/rastersoft/desktop-icons-ng In addition to the Firefox plugin option to see extensions (apparently needed to upgrade), also see the GNOME Extensions by using the Running NVidia card. NAME="Pop!_OS" |
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kasazn@pop-os:~$ cat /etc/os-release Running Pop_OS! on Dell XPS 9350 Happening on a fresh install. Restarting the GNOME shell works though but that's a temporary solution. |
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Any update on this? @leviport it's a 2 month old issue... or at least point us to the root cause so I can have a go at trying to fix it. Can you confirm if it's ding? |
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If updating DING fixes it, then it's probably DING. We've recently had some high priority items keeping us from working on this, but if you want to have a go, our fork lives here: https://github.com/pop-os/desktop-icons-ng/ |
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Merged with upstream, built and tested. Seems to work fine: pop-os/desktop-icons-ng#23 |
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I ran apt update, upgrade, full-upgrade. Now desktop wallpapers changes as the user intended. Tested and working. |
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I have this isusue on 22.04 LTS |
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Got pop os hour ago from official website. I also clicked to update it. :( |
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@jokbon I've confirmed that the "set desktop background" option in Firefox does not work, but this issue is about something else entirely. If you save the image, you can set it as your background afterwards. I've opened an issue to track the bug you've reported here: pop-os/packaging-firefox#7 |
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Okay, so for anyone who still needs this fixed: Install dconf editor, then go to: org.gnome.desktop.background. Choose picture-uri-dark. Under custom value put in ur file link (you can see the correct link in picture-uri. Hope I could help. |
and others
Distribution (run
cat /etc/os-release):NAME="Pop!_OS"
VERSION="21.10"
ID=pop
ID_LIKE="ubuntu debian"
PRETTY_NAME="Pop!_OS 21.10"
VERSION_ID="21.10"
HOME_URL="https://pop.system76.com"
SUPPORT_URL="https://support.system76.com"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://github.com/pop-os/pop/issues"
PRIVACY_POLICY_URL="https://system76.com/privacy"
VERSION_CODENAME=impish
UBUNTU_CODENAME=impish
LOGO=distributor-logo-pop-os
Related Application and/or Package Version (run
apt policy $PACKAGE NAME):gnome-control-center:
Installed: 1:40.0-1ubuntu5pop0
163761340321.10~2dafb76Issue/Bug Description:
On new wallpaper selection, wallpaper is not set on desktop
Steps to reproduce (if you know):
1/ Open gnome-control-center
2/ Choose desktop / background
3/ Select background
Expected behavior:
Desktop background is changed upon selecting new wallpaper
Other Notes:
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