[BUG] SteamVR setup fails on Fedora 44 KDE Plasma (Wayland)

steamvrclosed bug

ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux#894 · opened 2026-05-05 by flodex93 · updated 2026-05-05 · 2 comments · github

Fflodex93 2026-05-05 github

Describe the bug
SteamVR setup doesn't finish (superuser access fails).

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Install Steam-client flatpack from Discover and install SteamVR beta
Start SteamVR
Window opens - 'SteamVR requires superuser access to finish setup. Proceed?' > Click on 'Yes'
Window opens - 'SteamVR setup is incomplete, some features might be missing. See Steam client logs folder for details.' > Click on 'Ok'
No SteamVR-window appears

Expected behavior
SteamVR setup can be finished

System Information (please complete the following information):

Steam client version (build number or date): 1777411435
SteamVR version: Beta 2.16.5
Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): Fedora Linux 44 KDE Plasma (Wayland)
Steam runtime diagnostics: steam_runtime_diagnostics.txt

Additional context

When the setup fails, SteamVR is still running and can't be stopped - When I close Steam, the SteamVR window suddenly appears (But, of course, no connection is possible, since the setup isn't finished).
I want to use SteamVR with my Pico 4 VR (wireless with SteamLink)

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2026-05-05 github

Hello @flodex93, it's likely your use of Flatpak is an understated key detail here. I wouldn't be surprised if Flatpak is blocking pkexec setcap.

https://github.com/ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux/issues/563#issuecomment-2897490328

Fflodex93 2026-05-05 github

Hi @kisak-valve , thank you for your feedback! I uninstalled the Steam-client flatpack, removed all associated files (Option in Discover) and installed it via terminal:
sudo dnf install steam -y

Then I went through the steps again and I'm able to finish the setup! Thanks a lot.

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