Original Post

I’ve had a similar issue in the past (KDE Plasma 5), which was perfectly solved by this solution, but, unfortunately, since updating to KDE Plasma 6, it has reappeared in the form of the mouse cursor changing its size when it hovers over certain applications.

For example:

Small cursor:

Large cursor:

I have so far observed this behaviour with KeePassXC (v2.7.6, Flatpak), Nextcloud Desktop (v3.12.1, Flatpak), and KWrite (v23.08.5, Flatpak).

I have tried reverting the afformentioned workaround for the previous issue, but then the old issue returns, only without this new sizing issue. How do I fix this?

  • Operating System: Arch Linux
  • KDE Plasma Version: 6.0.1
  • KDE Frameworks Version: 6.0.0
  • Qt Version: 6.6.2
  • Kernel Version: 6.7.8-arch1-1 (64-bit)
  • Graphics Platform: Wayland

Update (2024-03-09T00:20Z)

This may be an issue with Flatpak. An update to KWrite’s Flatpak just came out, then I ran KWrite to check if the issue was fixed, and it was — the mouse cursor is no longer enlarged when it hovers over the app. I suspect that when an update rolls out for the other two applications the issue will be fixed, but I’ll just have to wait and see.

  • ElectroLisa
    4·
    9 months ago

    I have the same issue, even at Plasma 5 I’d have my mouse pointer change. This happens only on Wayland though

  • Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.show
    3·
    9 months ago

    Is the app in question an XWayland app? If it is, you need to change the setting for scaling in the Display Settings to something the XWayland apps like (can’t remember which worked best for me).

    • Kalcifer@sh.itjust.worksOP
      1·
      9 months ago

      Is the app in question an XWayland app?

      How do I find this info?

      you need to change the setting for scaling in the Display Settings to something the XWayland apps like

      I’ve never modified the scaling, though — It’s at the default 100%.

  • Domi@lemmy.secnd.me
    2·
    9 months ago

    Same issue here, Plasma 6 has broken Flatpak theming in general for me.

    Both the cursor size differs between native and Flatpak applications and also the dark mode is not applied correctly in some applications.

    For example, VS Code in Flatpak has white context menus even though dark mode is activated:

    • Kalcifer@sh.itjust.worksOP
      1·
      9 months ago

      Yeah, I’m also pretty sure that this is a Flatpak issue — an update for one of the affected Flatpaks came out, and it’s issue with the cursor is now fixed. I suspect that when an update for the other applications rolls out, then they will also be fixed. I’m not entirely sure what went wrong in the Flatpaks with Plasma 6, though — it’s rather interesting. Maybe something got changed in one of the desktop portals?

  • RachelRodent@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    1·
    9 months ago

    happened to me too! but I solved it. It happens when using cursor themes that aren’t updated for kde 6. You can find one that is or use the default breeze cursor like I have decided to do

  • jtp@lemmy.ml
    1·
    9 months ago

    I fixed a similar cursor issue that started with Plasma 6 in KeepassXC (not the Flatpak version though) by installing extra/breeze5 and extra/plasma5-integration, suggested in this thread. Maybe it will help the Flatpaks too?