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Unable to rename controllers in desktop Steam

steamclosed Steam clientDistro Family: ArchGeneral controller / Steam Input
ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#10731 · opened 2024-04-01 by Managor · updated 2026-03-12 · 1 comments · github
MManagor 2024-04-01 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date):
    image
  • Distribution: Arch Linux
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • Steam Logs: steam-logs.tar.gz
  • GPU: AMD

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

Demonstrative video: https://youtu.be/Qms-UAx7Pu4
I am unable to rename my Steam Controller in desktop Steam
I previously reported this on the Steam Forums, but that only fixed it for gamemode: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/bigpicture/discussions/4/3802776070749595407/

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Go to Steam settings
  2. Open the controller tab
  3. Attempt to rename the controller

Result:

The textbox acts as if it's read only

Expected:

The controller should be renameable.

MManagor 2026-03-12 github

Seems to work now

Nothing extracted yet.