Bug 428319

Summary:	Screen, once dimmed, does not restore to user brightness setting upon activity
Product:	[Unmaintained] Powerdevil	Reporter:	Doug <dougshaw77>
Component:	general	Assignee:	Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED FIXED
Severity:	normal
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	5.19.5
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Manjaro
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
Sentry Crash Report:

Description Doug 2020-10-27 02:37:39 UTC

SUMMARY
When laptop screen dims due to inactivity, it does not restore to original brightness when activity resumes.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Allow computer to idle for amount of time to engage "Dim Screen" setting
2. After screen dims, try to move mouse, type on keyboard, use touchpad, etc.

OBSERVED RESULT
Screen stays at "dimmed" level

EXPECTED RESULT
Screen brightness should restore to user selected level.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: 
macOS: 
Linux/KDE Plasma: 
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.19.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.74.0
Qt Version: 5.15.1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Linux Kernel 5.9.1
Dell Precision 7450 w/ AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 series GPU

Comment 1 Doug 2023-12-25 05:03:01 UTC

I have not had this problem in some time, and am closing this old bug.