Bug 509491

Summary:	Dark Mode in KDE Connect for non-Plasma users
Product:	[Applications] kdeconnect	Reporter:	318bcb
Component:	common	Assignee:	Albert Vaca Cintora <albertvaka>
Status:	REPORTED ---
Severity:	normal	CC:	ahmadrazek7, andrew.g.r.holmes, jaredtwe
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	25.04.2
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Debian stable
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
Sentry Crash Report:

Description 318bcb 2025-09-14 16:13:11 UTC

SUMMARY
When using a gtk-based desktop, there is no way to make KDE Connect or KDE SMS use dark mode.  On the other hand, KDE Connect settings and KDE Connect Indicator *do* use dark mode when configured with qt6ct.

GNOME users have GSConnect, but Cinnamon, Mate, and XFCE users do not.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Use a gtk-based desktop.
2. Set your desktop to dark mode.
3. Launch KDE Connect

OBSERVED RESULT
The app uses a white background which cannot be changed.

EXPECTED RESULT
The app should use dark mode.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: 
macOS: 
(available in the Info Center app, or by running `kinfo` in a terminal window)
Linux/KDE Plasma: Debian 13
KDE Plasma Version: 
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.13.0
Qt Version: 6.8.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Comment 1 318bcb 2025-09-18 19:46:33 UTC

I also tested this in LXQT Debian Trixie: despite having LXQT set to dark mode, KDE Connect uses light mode.  So the issue isn't limited to gtk desktops.

Comment 2 aristsakas 2026-01-04 23:07:10 UTC

*** Bug 499615 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***

Comment 3 aristsakas 2026-01-09 21:49:54 UTC

*** Bug 501051 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***