Well, I "solved" the issue by using the native package (steam-native-runtime) instead of steam. I don't think this solution really satisfying, but it works, so if you encounter this issue I guess it's worth a try.
And for the controllers not pairing, it seems to be a separate issue related to usb access and urules not working. I'm executing sudo chmod g+rw /dev/hidraw* ; sudo chgrp <username> /dev/hidraw* to have it work, but I'm still looking for a better solution.
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Describe the bug
I manage to run Steam VR on my PC, but certain menus don't work.
While I can start developer settings or Room Setup, nothing happens when I click "Settings" or "Pair Controller"
To Reproduce
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Expected behavior
The settings windows should appear.
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Additional context
The same issues happens when trying the "Pair Controller" button : nothing happens. As a result, I can't pair my controllers, making SteamVR unusable
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