After installing Ubuntu 18.10, my trackpad is doing this interesting thing where I can lightly tap the track pad and it's registered as a single mouse click (and it works with double tap).
The trackpad also has a press down until a physical click occurs. This is intermittent with working or not and this also means that right click is not working as that works with a press and click on the right bottom area of the trackpad.
Does anyone know if this is a software issue?
Codes et astuces quiz panic. Also worth noting that two finger scrolling is working.
UPDATE 1: So after a couple of updates to my 18.10 install the touchpad stopped working with the tapping, so the trackpad will only scroll and move around but I can't click at all.
Researching online, a number of people have had issues with the battery swelling and causing issues with the trackpad. I've checked and my battery is showing no signs of swelling and for good measure I removed the battery to see if that would change anything and it doesnt.
Final test was to see if clicking in the BIOS settings worked and it does, so I'm fairly convinced that this is an issue on Ubuntu. I just don't know what to change to get it working.
Update 2: More digging more guessing. The following is the output of xinput:
This is the list of input devices that it can see and I'm now wondering if Wayland is the cause of my issues. But switching to xorg on the GDM means my trackpad and my mouse no longer work, so it seems like I caught between a rock and a hard place at the moment.
Update 3: Installing
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-input-all
means my mouse is back up and running on xorg but the trackpad is still not, but the xinput list has changedLooking at the mousepad specifically:
Update 5: This is the output after switching to libinput
Dell Xps Touchpad Not Working Back
Thanks,Matt
Matt Gaunt
Matt GauntMatt Gaunt
2 Answers
On Xorg, you have the synaptics driver active, while nowadays, you will be better off with libinput. To this aim, remove the package
vanadiumvanadiumxserver-org-input-synaptics
and make sure xserver-org-input-libinput
is installed. You will notice that this also will increase your touchpad configuration options in 'Settings - Mouse & Touchpad'. When running Wayland, you likely are using libinput already.10.2k2 gold badges19 silver badges37 bronze badges
Bayliner capri cockpit covers. This is an extended version of @vanadium's answer. Some of these steps may or may not be needed but it's what ended up working for me but with a lot of trial and error.
1. Boot into xorg and NOT wayland
When you log in, look for a cog or option to change your window manager to Xorg.
2. Check which library the Touchpad using
To check you are using libinput for your trackpad by doing the following:
- Run
xinput --list
to get a list of devices and find your trackpad.
- In the above example, the trackpad has an id of
12
. Using this you can see what library the touchpad is using by runningxinput list-props <touchpad ID>
If most of the lines are starting with
libinput
then you can skip to the 'I'm using libinput' section, otherwise, checkout the 'Install libinput' section3. Install libinput
Install
xserver-xorg-input-libinput
with this command:You will also likely need to remove whatever library you were using before, in my case the touchpad was using synaptics and I had to run:
sudo apt-get remove xserver-xorg-input-synaptics
.4. I'm using libinput
With libinput installed, go to Settings > Devices > Mouse and Trackpad and enable 'Tap to Click' (Why this wasn't enabled in the first place is beyond me).
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Hi,
Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.
I appreciate your interest on Windows 10.
Before we proceed I would like you to answer the following question:
- Do you receive any error message?
- Have you enabled two finger scrolling?
I suggest you to follow the methods below:
Method 1:
How to logout of play store on android box. I suggest you to enable two finger scrolling and check. Please follow the steps below:
1. Press or tap “Windows key + X”, click on 'Control Panel.' Navigate to 'Mouse,' under 'Hardware and sound'.
2. Select the 'Touchpad' tab in the 'Mouse' window. This tab will also list the touchpad manufacturer.
3. Select 'Properties,' 'Settings,' 'Advanced'.
4. Click the box next to 'Enable scrolling' if this option is available.
5. Click the arrow to the right of 'Scrolling' to open the scrolling list and select two-finger scrolling to access the specific features.
6. Click to enable for two-finger scrolling feature, then select 'Adjust scrolling region' or the similar option, if available.
7. Drag the scrolling region to cover a larger portion of the touchpad if you want to ensure you can scroll easily.
8. Click 'Ok' to apply any changes and close the options windows. Keep clicking 'Ok' until all of the windows with this option are closed.
9. Restart your computer if prompted. Your scrolling feature should be enabled.
If the issue persists,
Method 2:
I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the touchpad driver and check.
Refer the steps below to uninstall device driver:
- Click Start, type Device Manager in the Start search box and hit ENTER.
- Locate Keyboard Driver and expand the same.
- Right-click on touchpad driver and click on Uninstall button to uninstall the driver associated with the device.
- Restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
Also, download and install the latest touchpad drivers from the manufacturer website .
Please refer the article below:
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/xps-15z/drivers
If driver for Windows 10 is not available then I suggest you to install the driver in compatibility mode.
Follow the steps below to install the drivers in compatibility with Windows 10.
- Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website.
- Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘Properties’.
- Click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 10 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
Please get back to us with updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.
Hi,
I am using dell inspiron 15R 5537. I am having problems with my dell touchpad. I am using wireless mouse for a long time and just few days ago my touchpad stopped working. I downloaded the latest driver from dell website the touchpad started working back again. But again next day it just disappeared. And now its not even showing in device manager. I have tried everything to get my touchpad back. I have done diagnost to check the hardware problem but touchpad passed the test. If someone has any solution kindly posy it here.
Kind help would be appreciated.
Thanks
I am using dell inspiron 15R 5537. I am having problems with my dell touchpad. I am using wireless mouse for a long time and just few days ago my touchpad stopped working. I downloaded the latest driver from dell website the touchpad started working back again. But again next day it just disappeared. And now its not even showing in device manager. I have tried everything to get my touchpad back. I have done diagnost to check the hardware problem but touchpad passed the test. If someone has any solution kindly posy it here.
Kind help would be appreciated.
Thanks