Bug 502097 - Cursor gets stuck at "loading" state after dropping a url on desktop while the computer is disconnected from internet
Summary: Cursor gets stuck at "loading" state after dropping a url on desktop while th...
Status: CONFIRMED
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: Containment (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 6.3.3
Platform: Arch Linux Linux
: NOR minor
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2025-03-28 00:10 UTC by Patrick Silva
Modified: 2025-03-28 22:48 UTC (History)
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Description Patrick Silva 2025-03-28 00:10:13 UTC 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. load a website with your browser
2. disconnect from internet
3. drag the url load in the step 1 and drop it on desktop

OBSERVED RESULT
cursor gets stuck at "loading" state when moved over Plasma. Restarting Plasma with "plasmashell --restart" fixes the cursor.

EXPECTED RESULT


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Comment 1 Nate Graham 2025-03-28 22:48:33 UTC 
Can reproduce. I think it introspects the URL on drop, and obviously it can't access any details without network connectivity. This case could probably be handled internally.

Notably, the same thing doesn't happen in Dolphin, so it seems like a Plasma-specific issue.