laptop touchpad doesn't work when using wayland

Atta.Ak · 2021-06-24 21:03:09

Hello,

I installed gnome as desktop environment and have a problem with touchpad.
in default gnome on wayland touchpad didn't work although i installed libinput.
but if i install xf86-input-synaptics and use gnome on xorg touchpad work's very well.

what can i do to solve it?

(english is not my main language so do not take it hard on me)
thanks

Last edited by Atta.Ak (2021-06-29 17:15:58)

opensorcerer · 2021-06-25 10:47:08

Try https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Libinp … g_in_GNOME.

Last edited by opensorcerer (2021-06-25 10:47:38)

Atta.Ak · 2021-06-25 11:30:35

opensorcerer wrote:

Try https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Libinp … g_in_GNOME.

thanks for answer
I think that could solve the problem but i do that and this is the output:

[ata@LAUGH ~]$ gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.peripherals.touchpad send-events enabled
[ata@LAUGH ~]$ 
[ata@LAUGH ~]$ sudo gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.peripherals.touchpad send-events enabled
[sudo] password for ata: 

(process:1590): dconf-WARNING **: 15:46:16.882: failed to commit changes to dconf: Error spawning command line “dbus-launch --autolaunch=70b36347bcb44ae486246fccf2f4bd33 --binary-syntax --close-stderr”: Child process exited with code 1

as you can see, if i enter command with out root previllages that show nothing and when i use sudo show an error.

V1del · 2021-06-25 14:08:16

it's not supposed to show anything, did the first one help? If it din't maybe check for/try: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Laptop#Elantech

Last edited by V1del (2021-06-25 14:11:37)

Atta.Ak · 2021-06-25 18:55:58

V1del wrote:

it's not supposed to show anything, did the first one help? If it din't maybe check for/try: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Laptop#Elantech

OK I got it but after reboot nothing didn't change.
and about your solution: 1- my touchpad isn't elantech
2- I didn't see any kind of error
in setting i can change parameters about touchpad but it seems to gnome doesn't use it.
thanks

beedaddy · 2021-06-30 20:52:39

@Atta.Ak Could you solve your problem in the meantime?

Atta.Ak · 2021-06-30 21:22:24

beedaddy wrote:

@Atta.Ak Could you solve your problem in the meantime?

Unfortunately, the problem has not been solved yet.
But i guss the problem comes from gnome or X, because if i run "xinput" command that doesn't recognize my device (not matter in wayland or xorg) but "libinput list devices" shows my touchpad, in here gnome or X (X11) doesnt use drivers correctly.
(I tested touchpad in libinput debug mode and it's seem that does not have any kind of problem)

Atta.Ak · 2021-07-03 17:27:20

nobody? Nothing?

ewaller · 2021-07-04 15:05:16

First off, do not bump. If you want, you can add information by telling us what else you have tried, or what research you have done to solve _your_ problem.

So, what is the output of libinput list-devices ?
How are you starting Gnome?

Atta.Ak · 2021-07-04 20:10:00

ewaller wrote:

First off, do not bump. If you want, you can add information by telling us what else you have tried, or what research you have done to solve _your_ problem.
So, what is the output of libinput list-devices ?
How are you starting Gnome?

all right
Sorry if I made a mistake

This is the output of "libinput list-devices"

Device:           Power Button
Kernel:           /dev/input/event3
Group:            1
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           Video Bus
Kernel:           /dev/input/event15
Group:            2
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           Video Bus
Kernel:           /dev/input/event14
Group:            2
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           Power Button
Kernel:           /dev/input/event1
Group:            3
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           Lid Switch
Kernel:           /dev/input/event0
Group:            4
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     switch
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           Sleep Button
Kernel:           /dev/input/event2
Group:            5
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           GeneralPlus USB Audio Device
Kernel:           /dev/input/event5
Group:            6
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           USB OPTICAL MOUSE 
Kernel:           /dev/input/event6
Group:            7
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     pointer 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      disabled
Nat.scrolling:    disabled
Middle emulation: disabled
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   button
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   flat *adaptive
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           USB OPTICAL MOUSE  Keyboard
Kernel:           /dev/input/event7
Group:            7
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard pointer 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    disabled
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           Dell WMI hotkeys
Kernel:           /dev/input/event9
Group:            8
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           AT Translated Set 2 keyboard
Kernel:           /dev/input/event4
Group:            9
Seat:             seat0, default
Capabilities:     keyboard 
Tap-to-click:     n/a
Tap-and-drag:     n/a
Tap drag lock:    n/a
Left-handed:      n/a
Nat.scrolling:    n/a
Middle emulation: n/a
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   none
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: n/a
Accel profiles:   n/a
Rotation:         n/a

Device:           AlpsPS/2 ALPS GlidePoint
Kernel:           /dev/input/event18
Group:            10
Seat:             seat0, default
Size:             70x50mm
Capabilities:     pointer 
Tap-to-click:     disabled
Tap-and-drag:     enabled
Tap drag lock:    disabled
Left-handed:      disabled
Nat.scrolling:    disabled
Middle emulation: enabled
Calibration:      n/a
Scroll methods:   *two-finger edge 
Click methods:    none
Disable-w-typing: enabled
Accel profiles:   flat *adaptive
Rotation:         n/a

And I put gnome to startup with this command

 systemctl enable gdm

I also try make file in "/etc/X11/xorg.conf.d" with this parameters:
40-libinput.conf

Section "InputClass"
        Identifier "touchpad"
	MatchProduct "AlpsPS/2 ALPS GlidePoint"
	MatchDevicePath "/dev/input/event*"
	Driver "libinput"
EndSection

And in "libinput debug-gui" there is two frame for touchpad and pointer if i move my fingers in touchpad that movement just shown in touchpad frame and pointer didn't move.(If you do not understand, please try "libinput debug-gui" by yourself. I really can't explain better)

Last edited by Atta.Ak (2021-07-04 20:16:01)

ewaller · 2021-07-05 00:26:02

Do you have a mouse connected by USB? Perhaps as part of a keyboard? (It looks like you do according to that output). Perhaps it conflicts with the touchpad.

I don't think the xorg.X11.conf.d file has any influence on Wayland.

Atta.Ak · 2021-07-05 11:51:10

ewaller wrote:

Do you have a mouse connected by USB? Perhaps as part of a keyboard? (It looks like you do according to that output). Perhaps it conflicts with the touchpad.
I don't think the xorg.X11.conf.d file has any influence on Wayland.

Yes, I have to use the USB mouse. and don't think that was a part of keyboard.
If I boot the system without connected USB mouse It makes no difference

This is true, but now with this configuration, there is same problem with the touchpad in Xorg too. ( Notice that I am currently using libinput, in Xorg only if I install synaptics driver touchpad works.)

and another thing: touchpad never works in login screen, there is no different I install which driver.(That's why I doubted GNOME, Or maybe perhaps GNOME uses Wayland for login screen by default and this is nothing to do with my problem)

Thanks for you time

Atta.Ak · 2021-07-05 11:52:03

Atta.Ak wrote:

ewaller wrote:
Do you have a mouse connected by USB? Perhaps as part of a keyboard? (It looks like you do according to that output). Perhaps it conflicts with the touchpad.
I don't think the xorg.X11.conf.d file has any influence on Wayland.
Yes, I have to use the USB mouse. and don't think that was a part of keyboard.
If I boot the system without connected USB mouse It makes no difference
This is true, but now with this configuration, there is same problem with the touchpad in Xorg too. ( Notice that I am currently using libinput, in Xorg only if I install synaptics driver, touchpad works.)
and another thing: touchpad never works in login screen, there is no different I install which driver.(That's why I doubted GNOME, Or maybe perhaps GNOME uses Wayland for login screen by default and this is nothing to do with my problem)
Thanks for you time

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laptop touchpad doesn't work when using wayland

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