Fix Mouse Issues on Lubuntu 16.04

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I am having trouble with my mouse in Lubuntu 16.04. After updating the OS every time I put my laptop to sleep, and when i log in again my mouse cursor vanishes. I have to reboot the system for it to work. Is there any other way to rectify this issue if so plz do tell me

Best Answer

Could this be the same that is mentioned at https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/1568604 ?

One workaround until a fix is released seems to be to hit Ctrl+Alt+F1 then Ctrl+Alt+F7.

A Debian user reported that running xset dpms force off and then hitting a key also worked.

This was the most pleasant workaround for me:

Put the following into /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf.d/50-workaround-mouse-cursor.conf:

[Seat:*]
session-cleanup-script=/usr/local/bin/VTswitch

And the following into /usr/local/bin/VTswitch:

#!/bin/sh
n=$(fgconsole) || exit 1
case "$n" in
    [0-9]) 
        /bin/chvt 1
        /bin/chvt "$n"
        sleep 1
        ;;
    *) echo "error from $0; fgconsole gave $n" >/tmp/VTswitch.log
esac

And run chmod +x /usr/local/bin/VTswitch. After a restart, you should no longer lose the cursor on suspend/lock.

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