Lock screen without blank in 18.04
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I'm running Ubuntu 18.04 on a laptop. When I lock the computer, I want the screen to remain on indefinitely. I do want the computer to lock automatically when it is idle (but still, the screen should remain on).
First I tried in Settings -> Power to set Blank Screen to never, but that did not work. I have tried the suggestions from others who asked the same question here, but they are for different versions of Ubuntu and none of them worked for me.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem in 18.04?
18.04 lock-screen
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I'm running Ubuntu 18.04 on a laptop. When I lock the computer, I want the screen to remain on indefinitely. I do want the computer to lock automatically when it is idle (but still, the screen should remain on).
First I tried in Settings -> Power to set Blank Screen to never, but that did not work. I have tried the suggestions from others who asked the same question here, but they are for different versions of Ubuntu and none of them worked for me.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem in 18.04?
18.04 lock-screen
asked May 18 at 12:20
MTV DNA
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up vote
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up vote
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down vote
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I'm running Ubuntu 18.04 on a laptop. When I lock the computer, I want the screen to remain on indefinitely. I do want the computer to lock automatically when it is idle (but still, the screen should remain on).
First I tried in Settings -> Power to set Blank Screen to never, but that did not work. I have tried the suggestions from others who asked the same question here, but they are for different versions of Ubuntu and none of them worked for me.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem in 18.04?
18.04 lock-screen
asked May 18 at 12:20
MTV DNA
184
I'm running Ubuntu 18.04 on a laptop. When I lock the computer, I want the screen to remain on indefinitely. I do want the computer to lock automatically when it is idle (but still, the screen should remain on).
First I tried in Settings -> Power to set Blank Screen to never, but that did not work. I have tried the suggestions from others who asked the same question here, but they are for different versions of Ubuntu and none of them worked for me.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem in 18.04?
18.04 lock-screen
asked May 18 at 12:20
MTV DNA
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asked May 18 at 12:20
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I was looking for a way around this, and I think I've finally got it!
Gnome Extension
I looked through the bug that was referenced here to find the link to that extension.
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
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answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
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This works perfectly for me. I find it easier than the other solution, because sometimes if you hold the key too long you will go to the login screen, and you need to log in and lock the screen again. This is much easier, so I accepted it as the answer. Thanks!
– MTV DNA
Jul 20 at 9:21
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When you lock your screen manually with Super + L just hold it a bit longer, then the screen will not blank immediately.
It blanks after the time interval you set at Settings > Power > Blank Screen.
Edit:
I tested it once again (this time it was chaging) and the screen did not blank when I locked my PC this way. It did not blank even after a few hours of idle time. So it probably only blanks when running on battery.
answered May 21 at 12:58
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Check the current setting using:
gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled
If the result is true turn it off using:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled false
Second option to try is:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.power idle-dim false
Gnome bug
There is a four year old Gnome bug addressing the issue of screen blanking immediately after lock here.
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
Thanks for your answer. I tried it, but unfortunately this does not work. Immediately after I lock my pc the screen goes blank.
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 13:45
Which desktop are you using in 18.04? Gnome, Unity, etc.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 13:48
I am using the default desktop (Gnome 3.28.1).
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 14:10
I'm using Unity. I'll try to remember to test 18.04 gnome this weekend.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 14:12
I looked at the bug you posted, but I have nu idea what to do with the patches posted there. Anyways, the solution posted above works for me. Thanks for your help regardless!
– MTV DNA
May 23 at 11:50
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
I was looking for a way around this, and I think I've finally got it!
Gnome Extension
I looked through the bug that was referenced here to find the link to that extension.
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
1,1546716
answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
264
This works perfectly for me. I find it easier than the other solution, because sometimes if you hold the key too long you will go to the login screen, and you need to log in and lock the screen again. This is much easier, so I accepted it as the answer. Thanks!
– MTV DNA
Jul 20 at 9:21
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
I was looking for a way around this, and I think I've finally got it!
Gnome Extension
I looked through the bug that was referenced here to find the link to that extension.
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
1,1546716
answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
264
This works perfectly for me. I find it easier than the other solution, because sometimes if you hold the key too long you will go to the login screen, and you need to log in and lock the screen again. This is much easier, so I accepted it as the answer. Thanks!
– MTV DNA
Jul 20 at 9:21
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
I was looking for a way around this, and I think I've finally got it!
Gnome Extension
I looked through the bug that was referenced here to find the link to that extension.
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
1,1546716
answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
264
I was looking for a way around this, and I think I've finally got it!
Gnome Extension
I looked through the bug that was referenced here to find the link to that extension.
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
1,1546716
answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
264
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
1,1546716
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
1,1546716
edited Jul 19 at 7:46
Stephen Rauch
1,1546716
1,1546716
answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
264
answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
264
answered Jul 19 at 2:15
James
264
264
This works perfectly for me. I find it easier than the other solution, because sometimes if you hold the key too long you will go to the login screen, and you need to log in and lock the screen again. This is much easier, so I accepted it as the answer. Thanks!
– MTV DNA
Jul 20 at 9:21
add a comment |Â
This works perfectly for me. I find it easier than the other solution, because sometimes if you hold the key too long you will go to the login screen, and you need to log in and lock the screen again. This is much easier, so I accepted it as the answer. Thanks!
– MTV DNA
Jul 20 at 9:21
This works perfectly for me. I find it easier than the other solution, because sometimes if you hold the key too long you will go to the login screen, and you need to log in and lock the screen again. This is much easier, so I accepted it as the answer. Thanks!
– MTV DNA
Jul 20 at 9:21
This works perfectly for me. I find it easier than the other solution, because sometimes if you hold the key too long you will go to the login screen, and you need to log in and lock the screen again. This is much easier, so I accepted it as the answer. Thanks!
– MTV DNA
Jul 20 at 9:21
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
When you lock your screen manually with Super + L just hold it a bit longer, then the screen will not blank immediately.
It blanks after the time interval you set at Settings > Power > Blank Screen.
Edit:
I tested it once again (this time it was chaging) and the screen did not blank when I locked my PC this way. It did not blank even after a few hours of idle time. So it probably only blanks when running on battery.
answered May 21 at 12:58
fgk
215
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
When you lock your screen manually with Super + L just hold it a bit longer, then the screen will not blank immediately.
It blanks after the time interval you set at Settings > Power > Blank Screen.
Edit:
I tested it once again (this time it was chaging) and the screen did not blank when I locked my PC this way. It did not blank even after a few hours of idle time. So it probably only blanks when running on battery.
answered May 21 at 12:58
fgk
215
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
When you lock your screen manually with Super + L just hold it a bit longer, then the screen will not blank immediately.
It blanks after the time interval you set at Settings > Power > Blank Screen.
Edit:
I tested it once again (this time it was chaging) and the screen did not blank when I locked my PC this way. It did not blank even after a few hours of idle time. So it probably only blanks when running on battery.
answered May 21 at 12:58
fgk
215
When you lock your screen manually with Super + L just hold it a bit longer, then the screen will not blank immediately.
It blanks after the time interval you set at Settings > Power > Blank Screen.
Edit:
I tested it once again (this time it was chaging) and the screen did not blank when I locked my PC this way. It did not blank even after a few hours of idle time. So it probably only blanks when running on battery.
answered May 21 at 12:58
fgk
215
edited May 22 at 7:33
answered May 21 at 12:58
fgk
215
answered May 21 at 12:58
fgk
215
answered May 21 at 12:58
fgk
215
215
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Check the current setting using:
gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled
If the result is true turn it off using:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled false
Second option to try is:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.power idle-dim false
Gnome bug
There is a four year old Gnome bug addressing the issue of screen blanking immediately after lock here.
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
Thanks for your answer. I tried it, but unfortunately this does not work. Immediately after I lock my pc the screen goes blank.
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 13:45
Which desktop are you using in 18.04? Gnome, Unity, etc.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 13:48
I am using the default desktop (Gnome 3.28.1).
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 14:10
I'm using Unity. I'll try to remember to test 18.04 gnome this weekend.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 14:12
I looked at the bug you posted, but I have nu idea what to do with the patches posted there. Anyways, the solution posted above works for me. Thanks for your help regardless!
– MTV DNA
May 23 at 11:50
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
0
down vote
Check the current setting using:
gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled
If the result is true turn it off using:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled false
Second option to try is:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.power idle-dim false
Gnome bug
There is a four year old Gnome bug addressing the issue of screen blanking immediately after lock here.
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
Thanks for your answer. I tried it, but unfortunately this does not work. Immediately after I lock my pc the screen goes blank.
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 13:45
Which desktop are you using in 18.04? Gnome, Unity, etc.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 13:48
I am using the default desktop (Gnome 3.28.1).
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 14:10
I'm using Unity. I'll try to remember to test 18.04 gnome this weekend.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 14:12
I looked at the bug you posted, but I have nu idea what to do with the patches posted there. Anyways, the solution posted above works for me. Thanks for your help regardless!
– MTV DNA
May 23 at 11:50
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Check the current setting using:
gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled
If the result is true turn it off using:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled false
Second option to try is:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.power idle-dim false
Gnome bug
There is a four year old Gnome bug addressing the issue of screen blanking immediately after lock here.
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
Check the current setting using:
gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled
If the result is true turn it off using:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled false
Second option to try is:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.power idle-dim false
Gnome bug
There is a four year old Gnome bug addressing the issue of screen blanking immediately after lock here.
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
edited May 19 at 18:41
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
answered May 18 at 12:54
WinEunuuchs2Unix
34.6k756131
34.6k756131
Thanks for your answer. I tried it, but unfortunately this does not work. Immediately after I lock my pc the screen goes blank.
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 13:45
Which desktop are you using in 18.04? Gnome, Unity, etc.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 13:48
I am using the default desktop (Gnome 3.28.1).
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 14:10
I'm using Unity. I'll try to remember to test 18.04 gnome this weekend.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 14:12
I looked at the bug you posted, but I have nu idea what to do with the patches posted there. Anyways, the solution posted above works for me. Thanks for your help regardless!
– MTV DNA
May 23 at 11:50
 |Â
show 1 more comment
Thanks for your answer. I tried it, but unfortunately this does not work. Immediately after I lock my pc the screen goes blank.
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 13:45
Which desktop are you using in 18.04? Gnome, Unity, etc.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 13:48
I am using the default desktop (Gnome 3.28.1).
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 14:10
I'm using Unity. I'll try to remember to test 18.04 gnome this weekend.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 14:12
I looked at the bug you posted, but I have nu idea what to do with the patches posted there. Anyways, the solution posted above works for me. Thanks for your help regardless!
– MTV DNA
May 23 at 11:50
Thanks for your answer. I tried it, but unfortunately this does not work. Immediately after I lock my pc the screen goes blank.
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 13:45
Thanks for your answer. I tried it, but unfortunately this does not work. Immediately after I lock my pc the screen goes blank.
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 13:45
Which desktop are you using in 18.04? Gnome, Unity, etc.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 13:48
Which desktop are you using in 18.04? Gnome, Unity, etc.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 13:48
I am using the default desktop (Gnome 3.28.1).
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 14:10
I am using the default desktop (Gnome 3.28.1).
– MTV DNA
May 18 at 14:10
I'm using Unity. I'll try to remember to test 18.04 gnome this weekend.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 14:12
I'm using Unity. I'll try to remember to test 18.04 gnome this weekend.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 18 at 14:12
I looked at the bug you posted, but I have nu idea what to do with the patches posted there. Anyways, the solution posted above works for me. Thanks for your help regardless!
– MTV DNA
May 23 at 11:50
I looked at the bug you posted, but I have nu idea what to do with the patches posted there. Anyways, the solution posted above works for me. Thanks for your help regardless!
– MTV DNA
May 23 at 11:50
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