Sddm black screen no cursor. The Mar 8, 2024 · Just recently I've tried to update my SDDM themes using Arch Linux Tweak Tool, and apparently it broke my SDDM. log is always empty xavier@Xsda2:~$ sudo systemctl status sddm sddm. 0. SDDM was working fine, but then I updated Qt to 5. to setup a gui I decided to install xorg and xfce, which seemed to work. I have my monitor connected via a dock. The only way to get into my system at the moment is starting Hyprland with a separate TTY. fella olib141 See Also: Latest Commit: Version Fixed/Implemented In: Sentry Crash Report: Attachments Add an attachment Note Bug 501995 - Putting system back to sleep from screen locker after wake from suspend results into a permanent black screen Feb 22, 2015 · Outcome is same, black screen with only cursor but I think cause is different. This started after rebooting after a after a full system update a few days ago. so startx gives me a xconsole. I can input my password and boot into KDE Plasma + wayland just fine. Last edited by Colonizor48 (2024-01-21 20:57:10) Bug 517271 - Black screen with cursor Summary: Black screen with cursor Reported: 2026-03-08 02:57 UTC by Damglador Modified: 2026-03-09 02:56 UTC (History) CC List: 5 users (show) amessina filip. Re: sddm shows nothing but a black screen & cursor by mackowiakp » Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:44 pm And the problem is that after installation I got desktop. Sleeping works fine. This happened yesyerday after downloading some ui tweaks for kde plasma (pointers, window decorations) and i think that is what caused the problem. May 18, 2021 · Hi, About one week earlier, my sddm suddenly got a blank screen but only the mouse cursor was displayed. 0. The logs from a fresh boot look like this, Jun 25, 2023 · Since the update to 0. The only way I could get to the desktop was starting a new tty2 session, logging in, and executing startplasma-wayland. 4 and also bunch of other libraries, but I don't want to downgrade, just rather find what is causing it and fix. I would like to understand the root cause, using this as an Jan 13, 2024 · I get a black screen after installing proprietary NVIDIA drivers. it's installed and bootable. I am able to switch to tty2 and run hyprland from there without any issue. No Windows, no Gates but Apache inside WARNING ! The administrator has the right to refuse to install WINDOWS, invoking the Oct 9, 2020 · I am trying to setup an ArchLinux on it, but when it comes to starting SDDM, I get a black screen with a cursor at startup. kendes1 kde nicolas. Mar 29, 2022 · Running Arch Linux with KDE Plasma and SDDM 0. I have followed the Xorg wikipage by installing xorg-server and xf86-video-intel. I am not sure what to do, here's what i tried (i use arch): Feb 13, 2025 · SDDM exits immediately on startup, leaves black screen with blinking cursor #2041 Closed JarzaCode opened on Feb 13, 2025. 4 using SDDM occasionally displays a blank screen after a valid login, though other display managers work. May 4, 2024 · Yesterday ever since doing my regular yay (which included updates for the kernel and NVidia driver) and rebooting, I’ve gotten a black screen with a moving cursor after logging in (SDDM) and getting pass the KDE splash screen. I get a black screen with no cursor when starting my laptop, or after logging out. 20 will only work if I start without that monitor and only plug th Jul 9, 2018 · Hi all! I am a total newby with arch and need some help with my fresh installation. I cannot open anything as nothing is displayed and I can only access the terminal through ctrl+alt+F4. I haven’t surveyed the numerous posts possibly relevant to SDDM but can add the following. Feb 16, 2025 · Upon restarting PC SDDM only displays black screen with cursor, typing the password blindly does not do anything. But after reboot SDDM shows only cursor Linux is like wigwam. Sep 17, 2025 · Hi everyone, after logging in with SDDM greeter, the loading animation takes longer than usual, then drops me into a black screen with a responsive mouse. 19. I'm using the linux-zen kernel and an Nvidia gpu and I have gone through the Nvidia setup in the wiki including setting the kernel parameters SDDM black screen with mouse cursor Hello, i am having a small problem here :D GUI doesnt appear after systemd. I searched the Arch Wiki and tried all the settings under Troubleshoot section. I'm trying to launch into Wayland but X11 doesn't work either. Oct 16, 2023 · The problem is in the subject, What I tried to see what append below The file /var/log/sddm. i have a nvidia graphics card. 20 SDDM will show nothing but a mouse curser (which leaves a trail of cursors when moved) on black screen. Removing the drivers causes SDDM to work fine. At boot, SDDM works fine. However, when I log into Plasma then log out, SDDM fails to start and shows only a black screen with a mouse cursor. Well a few days ago, the troubleshooting section changed and removed almost everything I tried Mar 16, 2023 · My problem is that Leap 15. nevertheless the following snippet gives me only a black screen with a mouse cursor. service - Simple Desktop Displa After the KDE upgrade, I was presented with a black screen with a cursor at the SDDM login screen. I can post any logs or anything needed. I have checked the sddm troubleshooting but it won't help. Now when ever I try to boot, I get stuck at a black screen with only a blinking text cursor. Using both Xorg and Wayland session brings the same results. I'm using latest sddm from git master, kwindowsystem and plasma-desktop also from git master May 26, 2024 · when i start my computer sddm is a black screen with nothing on it but a mouse cursor. I couldn’t yet find ou the cause, or how to fix it properly, so I’m asking for your help/ideas. When SDDM gets into this state, it usually seems to apply to one user, who gets a blank screen while others work normally. 5 from 5. May 13, 2024 · When I try to log into plasma using sddm I get a black screen, no mouse cursor is visible but my mouse works and I can launch apps using the screen corner. If I use gdm I can launch plasma. I've checked the sddm log. lyky xihgyn iresx ddachc fjnmmkxp nvhqrhz dhh svqfmfv jcrwn ahp