Bug 433708

Summary:	Default focus stealing level ("Low") now causes all new windows to open in background.
Product:	[Plasma] kwin	Reporter:	r.pfeiffer22
Component:	core	Assignee:	KWin default assignee <kwin-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED DOWNSTREAM
Severity:	normal	CC:	nate
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Linux
See Also:	https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=433707
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description r.pfeiffer22 2021-02-27 16:08:40 UTC

SUMMARY
With a fresh install of Kubuntu 20.10, with focus stealing level set to the default of "Low", all new windows and dialogs open behind the current window. Including password prompts, the terminal, etc.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Fresh install Kubuntu 20.10
2. Open a window.
3. Open a second window

OBSERVED RESULT
Second window opens behind current window.

EXPECTED RESULT
Second window should open in front of current window.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: -
macOS: -
Linux/KDE Plasma: Kubuntu 20.10
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.19.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.74.0
Qt Version: 5.14.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Comment 1 r.pfeiffer22 2021-02-27 16:21:03 UTC

Apparently, it is related to a Cherry Board MX 3.0S connected to the system. Once I unplug the keyboard, the behaviour is normal. Not sure if it's related to KDE or the keyboard's firmware.

Comment 2 r.pfeiffer22 2021-02-27 17:37:59 UTC

Seems to have been introduced by the last firmware update of the Cherry MX Board 3.0S (v. 0126).
Unplugging the keyboard solves all the issues.

Comment 3 Nate Graham 2021-03-02 18:14:59 UTC

Well that's odd. Please report this to the developer of that keyboard. It seems to be doing something quite bizarre.

Comment 4 Nate Graham 2021-03-02 18:15:50 UTC

*** Bug 433707 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***

Comment 5 r.pfeiffer22 2021-03-02 20:30:39 UTC

Thanks for the response.
I have reported it to the manufacturer and will occasionally check if new firmware is available. I will report back if it's resolved.