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Language does not change in a cinnamon(Convert keyboard input to another language)

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Description

 * Cinnamon 5.6.5, Cinnamon 5.6.8
 * Distribution - Mint 21.1
 * No graphic card, CPU graphic only
 * 64 bit
Issue

I posted an issue before, but there was no bug tag at the time, and after a long time, I registered it as an issue again.
You can check the issue you posted before at the following link.
link : https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon/issues/11115

No problem with Linux Mint 20, Cinnamon 5.2.7

Steps to reproduce
  1. Install an input device that converts to another language other than English.
    ex) fcitx, ibus, nimf, kime, xim

  2. Run the text editor (xed) to see if the language changes.
    (In the text editor (xed), you can see that it works well.)

  3. Try changing the language in the search bar of the Start menu.
    (Can't Change language)

  4. Try changing the language in the search bar of the Alt + F2 menu.
    (Can't Change language)

Expected behaviour

Language change should work normally in the input part.

Other information

Other programs change the language.
So there seems to be a problem with the code in the cinnamon.
I couldn't find that part.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start at the Cinnamon code behind the Start menu and Alt+F2 search inputs, then compare their input-method handling with the working xed editor using one of the listed tools, such as fcitx or ibus. Done means language switching works in both search fields while it continues to work in other applications.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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