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[Bug]: Kodi fails to render window after system update (CachyOS KDE) #376

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Kernel

Linux 6.19.6-2-cachyos

Desktop Environment / Window Manager

KDE Plasma

CPU

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8250U

GPU / Driver

Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.10 GHz [Integrated]

Description

After a recent system update on CachyOS (KDE Plasma), Kodi fails to start properly. While the application icon appears in the Task Manager/Panel, the actual window remains empty or transparent. The workspace does not render the Kodi interface; instead, it appears to "vibrate" or flicker slightly, making it impossible to capture a meaningful screenshot of the issue.

Version Information

❯ kodi --version
Kodi Media Center 21.3 (21.3.0) Git:20260226-nogitfound
Copyright (C) 2005-2025 Team Kodi - http://kodi.tv

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Update CachyOS to the latest packages.
  2. Power off/Reboot the system.
  3. Attempt to launch Kodi.

Environment

  • OS: CachyOS
  • Desktop Environment: KDE Plasma
  • Device: Notebook

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Detailed logs can be found here: https://paste.cachyos.org/p/b7eaf9b.log

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