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Invisible Keyboard After Sleep in Non-Steam Apps

steamopen overlayDistro Family: SteamOSnon-Steam application
ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#13167 · opened 2026-05-07 by Fearium · updated 2026-05-07 · 1 comments · github
FFearium 2026-05-07 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version: 1778123305
  • SteamOS version: 3.8.3
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: [Yes]
  • Opted into SteamOS beta?: [Yes]
  • Have you checked for updates in Settings > System?: [Yes]

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

Upon waking the deck from sleep while a non-steam app was open, the keyboard will no longer appear and is unusable. It will however reappear briefly when opening the Steam Overlay (I.E. with the left Steam button).

The only workaround is using the keyboard icon at the bottom-right from the (•••) menu, or to close and re-open the application.

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Go to desktop mode and add an app, such as Bolt Launcher (for Runescape), as a non-steam game.
  2. Back in gaming mode, open the app.
  3. Use the power button to put the deck to sleep.
  4. Wake the deck, and activate the keyboard using Steam + X button.
  5. Bring up the overlay using the Steam button, and the keyboard will reappear before going away.
FFearium 2026-05-07 github

This issue has been occurring since at least August 2025. See forum post here:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/1/597408383633610053/

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