Bug 507257

Summary:	volume on-screen display (OSD) does not appear when the user presses keyboard volume keys
Product:	[Plasma] plasmashell	Reporter:	Jesta <jesta.astra>
Component:	Audio Volume widget	Assignee:	Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED WORKSFORME
Severity:	minor	CC:	carlosd.kde, isma.af, kdedev, mathieu
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	6.4.3
Target Milestone:	1.0
Platform:	Neon
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description Jesta 2025-07-20 05:56:20 UTC

SUMMARY
KDE Plasma Volume OSD Not Appearing

This bug refers to the failure of the KDE Plasma volume on-screen display (OSD) to appear when the user presses the volume keys on the keyboard.

Typically, when a volume key (up, down, or mute) on the keyboard is pressed, a small visual indicator appears on the screen to indicate the current volume level or mute status. In this bug, the visual indicator fails to appear, although the volume function itself (volume up/down/mute) remains functional.

Key characteristics of this bug:

The volume function works, but there is no visual feedback. You can hear the volume change, but there is no pop-up on the screen.

Occurs when using keyboard keys. This issue specifically occurs when adjusting the volume using the physical keys on the keyboard, rather than through the volume controls in the Plasma panel.

It is likely related to system configuration. This bug can be affected by the Plasma version, display system (Wayland/X11), graphics driver, or even theme conflicts.

This bug disrupts the user experience by removing the visual feedback essential for instantly knowing volume status. This is an issue that needs to be addressed to ensure consistency and usability of the KDE Plasma interface.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Turn on the system
2. Log in
3. Click volume key in keyboard
4. check the osd pop up, if no visual feedback or osd pop up when click volume key this is the bug

OBSERVED RESULT
No OSD pop up or visual feedback when click volume key in keyboard

EXPECTED RESULT
The appearance of OSD pop up or visual feedback when user click the volume key in keyboard

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: KDE NEON USER EDITION
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.16.0
Qt Version: 6.91

Comment 1 TraceyC 2025-07-24 21:04:25 UTC

I'm not able to reproduce this with git-master or Plasma 6.4.3 on Solus.
I don't have a system with Neon installed, I'll leave this open so someone with that running can try to reproduce.

Comment 2 MathieuM 2025-07-24 22:16:22 UTC

Hello, I've been unable to reproduce this under the same system as you (neon, KDE plasma 6.4.3...) unfortunately :(

Do you have anything installed that is interfering perhaps?

Comment 3 TraceyC 2025-07-25 00:32:42 UTC

Setting status, since we're waiting on an answer

Comment 4 Carlos De Maine 2025-07-25 05:39:44 UTC

cannot reproduce this on a fully up to date KDE neon user vm.  do other osd elements such as screen brightness or virtual keyboard display.  have you changed your default theme by chance??

Comment 5 MathieuM 2025-07-25 12:09:11 UTC

Something else that's possible, have you enabled "OSD Popup for status change" in System Settings > General Behaviour?

Comment 6 Bug Janitor Service 2025-08-09 03:46:44 UTC

🐛🧹 ⚠️ This bug has been in NEEDSINFO status with no change for at least 15 days. Please provide the requested information, then set the bug status to REPORTED. If there is no change for at least 30 days, it will be automatically closed as RESOLVED WORKSFORME.

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Comment 7 Bug Janitor Service 2025-08-24 03:47:14 UTC

🐛🧹 This bug has been in NEEDSINFO status with no change for at least 30 days. Closing as RESOLVED WORKSFORME.