Bug 509476 - KDEConnect not autoconnecting to phone when kde plasma (linux) session is restarted. Phone has to be unlocked and kdeconnect screen refreshed a few times
Summary: KDEConnect not autoconnecting to phone when kde plasma (linux) session is res...
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: kdeconnect
Classification: Applications
Component: desktop-application (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: EndeavourOS Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Albert Vaca Cintora
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Reported: 2025-09-14 07:56 UTC by TechHelpMan
Modified: 2025-11-30 06:05 UTC (History)
3 users (show)

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Description TechHelpMan 2025-09-14 07:56:24 UTC
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SUMMARY: KDEConnect not autoconnecting to phone when kde plasma (linux) session is restarted. Phone has to be unlocked and kdeconnect screen refreshed a few times


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Log out of linux session and log back in
2. KdeConnect not connected, as noted by pairing unavailable on clicking kde connect indicator on panel
3. Sometimes connects by unlocking, sometimes connects only by unpairing and pairing and/or refreshing the kdeconnect screen on phone

OBSERVED RESULT  

KdeConnect not connected, as noted by pairing unavailable on clicking kde connect indicator on panel
 Sometimes connects by unlocking, sometimes connects only by unpairing and pairing and/or refreshing the kdeconnect screen on phone


EXPECTED RESULT KdeConnect to autoconnect with phone even when phone is locked or in sleep mode.


SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
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(available in the Info Center app, or by running `kinfo` in a terminal window)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Comment 1 TechHelpMan 2025-11-30 06:05:14 UTC
Hello?