ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/SteamOS

Black screen on startup if connected to WiFi with no connection.

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Description

If a Steam Machine/Steam Deck is connected to WiFi that has no connection, it will get stuck on a black screen if started up from shutdown. The black screen lasts from 3-6 minutes in my testing, even though the device is powered on. After that, it will be stuck on the sign in screen for a couple of minutes unless you open the ... Menu and turn off wifi completely. These issues happen whenever the device is connected to WiFi, but that wifi has no internet access.

To reproduce, connect device to WiFi that has no internet access, and restart the device.

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No source files, tests, or entry points are named. First reproduce the issue by starting or restarting a Steam Machine or Steam Deck while connected to WiFi without internet access; done means startup avoids the 3–6 minute black screen and the sign-in delay without requiring WiFi to be disabled.

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Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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