linuxmint / linuxmint/timeshift

timeshift --restore aborts when chaging the page 3 times

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Description

Describe the bug
running timeshift --restore it asks me Enter snapshot number (a=Abort, p=Previous, n=Next):
if i select n or p 3 times i get the message

E: Failed to get input from user in 3 attempts
Aborted.

i have over 80 snapshots so if i want to see them all i cant because it gets aborted before i even have the chance to

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. run timeshift --restore
  2. select n or p 3 times

Expected behavior
i should be able to change the page however much i want

System:

  • Linux Distribution Name and Version: Mint 22.3
  • Desktop: Cinnamon 6.6.6
  • Timeshift Version: Timeshift 25.12.4
  • Timeshift Mode [btrfs/rsync?]:rsync
  • Display Server: wayland

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  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start at the interactive timeshift --restore flow and reproduce the issue by selecting n or p three times with more than 80 snapshots. Trace where input attempts are counted and verify that repeated page navigation no longer aborts the restore selection; confirm the behavior by rerunning the same steps.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
cli, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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