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