ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/SteamOS
Going from Game Mode to Desktop Mode: Mouse (trackpad) doesn't respond for some seconds
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Description
Your system information
- Steam client version: 3th August 2026 21:41 UTC
- SteamOS version: 3.8.16
- Opted into Steam client beta?: [Yes/No] No
- Opted into SteamOS beta?: [Yes/No] No
- Have you checked for updates in Settings > System?: [Yes/No] Yes
Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:
Describe what you expected should happen and what did happen.
When going to Desktop Mode from Game Mode on the Steam Deck the Desktop appears after some seconds, but the mouse cursor (trackpads) don't respond for several seconds.
It would be great if it would work right away, if possible.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the Game Mode to Desktop Mode transition on the reported SteamOS version and observe when the trackpads begin responding. There are no files or tests identified in the issue; done means the mouse responds without the reported several-second delay after Desktop Mode appears.
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- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
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- Needs clarification
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