flathub / flathub/com.valvesoftware.Steam

Steam Flatpak launcher missing permissions for input devices

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Description

Error notice: Steam input devices udev rules don't seem to be installed.

Received this message when trying to install Steam with the Steam launcher for the Steam Software distribution service Flatpak.

Attempt to install Steam on Pop!_OS - clean install latest version 22.04.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the Steam Flatpak installation on a clean Pop!_OS 22.04 system and inspect the reported udev-rule and input-device permission notice. Done means identifying the affected launcher configuration and verifying the behavior after the relevant change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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