Screen tearing issue [SOLVED]

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Nov 27, 2020 12:23:33 GMT

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Post by fuzzy77 on Nov 27, 2020 12:23:33 GMT

Hello, I am new to Bodhi but liking it so far. I have an issue with screen tearing that I was hoping someone could kindly help me resolve please.
Below is my system information.

System: Host: jay-ThinkPad-T420 Kernel: 4.15.0-88-generic x86_64
bits: 64 gcc: 7.4.0
Desktop: Enlightenment 0.3.2.16584 Distro: Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS
Machine: Device: laptop System: LENOVO product: 4236B87 v: ThinkPad T420 serial: N/A
Mobo: LENOVO model: 4236B87 serial: N/A
UEFI: LENOVO v: 83ET82WW (1.52 ) date: 06/04/2018
Battery BAT0: charge: 35.1 Wh 94.9% condition: 37.0/47.5 Wh (78%)
model: Panasonic 42T4793 status: Charging
CPU: Dual core Intel Core i5-2520M (-MT-MCP-)
arch: Sandy Bridge rev.7 cache: 3072 KB
flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 9967
clock speeds: max: 3200 MHz 1: 862 MHz 2: 876 MHz 3: 929 MHz
4: 904 MHz
Graphics: Card: Intel 2nd Generation Core Integrated Graphics Controller
bus-ID: 00:02.0
Display Server: x11 (X.Org 1.19.6 )
drivers: modesetting (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
Resolution: 1600x900@60.01hz
OpenGL: renderer: Mesa DRI Intel HD Graphics 3000 (SNB GT2)
version: 3.3 Mesa 20.0.8 Direct Render: Yes
Audio: Card Intel 6 Series/C200 Series Family High Def. Audio Controller
driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0
Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.15.0-88-generic
Network: Card-1: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville)
driver: e1000e v: 3.2.6-k port: 5080 bus-ID: 00:19.0
IF: enp0s25 state: down mac: <filter>
Card-2: Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
driver: iwlwifi bus-ID: 03:00.0
IF: wlp3s0 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives: HDD Total Size: 996.2GB (0.5% used)
ID-1: /dev/sda model: WDC_WDS500G2B0A size: 500.1GB
ID-2: /dev/sdb model: SATA3_480GB_SSD size: 480.1GB
ID-3: /dev/sdc model: SanDisk_SSD_P4_1 size: 16.0GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 15G used: 4.8G (36%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sdc2
RAID: No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 43.0C mobo: N/A
Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: 1951
Info: Processes: 153 Uptime: 12 min Memory: 1925.3/7859.1MB
Init: systemd runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 7.5.0
Client: Shell (bash 4.4.201) inxi: 2.3.56

Last Edit: Nov 27, 2020 17:31:53 GMT by fidoedidoe: Marked as solved

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Nov 27, 2020 12:34:08 GMT Hippytaff likes this

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Post by thewaiter on Nov 27, 2020 12:34:08 GMT

Hello

Open terminal and install compton module

sudo apt install moksha-module-comptonmod

then go to the menu-settings-module-look and load that module.

This could help

If not, we will look up another solution

Stefan

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Nov 27, 2020 14:15:19 GMT fuzzy77 likes this

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Post by fidoedidoe on Nov 27, 2020 14:15:19 GMT

Nov 27, 2020 12:23:33 GMT fuzzy77 said:

Hello, I am new to Bodhi but liking it so far. I have an issue with screen tearing that I was hoping someone could kindly help me resolve please.
Below is my system information.

System: Host: jay-ThinkPad-T420 Kernel: 4.15.0-88-generic x86_64
bits: 64 gcc: 7.4.0
Desktop: Enlightenment 0.3.2.16584 Distro: Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS
Machine: Device: laptop System: LENOVO product: 4236B87 v: ThinkPad T420 serial: N/A
CPU: Dual core Intel Core i5-2520M (-MT-MCP-)
arch: Sandy Bridge rev.7 cache: 3072 KB
clock speeds: max: 3200 MHz 1: 862 MHz 2: 876 MHz 3: 929 MHz 4: 904 MHz

Hey fuzzy77 - welcome to the Bodhi Linux forums

I can see you have a fairly capable PC to Bodhi. If you still have issues after following the suggestion from thewaiter . I'm assuming you're running either Bodhi Linux Standard/AppPack. If you have no objections, two follow up steps. after each step reboot your machine and see if the tearing has stopped. if not then proceed. Both steps require an internet connection

1 - Install Bodhi Linux Updates

sudo apt update && sudo apt dist-upgrade

2. Install the HWE Kernel (which provides regular kernel updates going forward), and will have better ("modern") hardware support.

sudo apt install linux-generic-hwe-18.04 xserver-xorg-hwe-18.04

Last Edit: Nov 27, 2020 14:16:06 GMT by fidoedidoe: Improved context

fuzzy77 Member Posts: 3 Likes: 2	Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Nov 27, 2020 15:08:56 GMT fuzzy77 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fuzzy77 on Nov 27, 2020 15:08:56 GMT Thanks for your help guys. unfortunately it didn't work and I have now lost tap input on my touchpad and have to use the buttons. Not sure whats going on, do you have any other suggestions?

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Nov 27, 2020 16:04:30 GMT

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Post by fidoedidoe on Nov 27, 2020 16:04:30 GMT

Nov 27, 2020 15:08:56 GMT fuzzy77 said:

Thanks for your help guys. unfortunately it didn't work and I have now lost tap input on my touchpad and have to use the buttons. Not sure whats going on, do you have any other suggestions?

I'm sorry to hear that - lets rule out the kernel update (for causing issues with the touchpad). Once that's rules out - or confirmed, we can take further action. I'd like you to boot reboot and on restart (at the earliest opportunity) press and hold the RIGHT SHIFT-KEY. This will bring up the Grub boot menu. If you see the Bodhi start screen - you've missed your opportunity and will need to reboot and try again. t

With the Grub Boo Menu visible, use your keyboard up/down arrow keys to navigate the menu. In a typical installation the Grub Menu will display:

Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux
Advanced Options for Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux
Memory Test
Memory Test Serial console

select the 2nd option (using arrow keys) "Advanced Options for Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux", when highlighted press <enter>. This will drill into a sub menu. From there (you will see something like:

Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux with Linux 5.4.0-66-Generic
Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux with Linux 5.4.0-66-Generic (recovery mode)
Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux with Linux 4.15.0-88-Generic
Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux with Linux 4.15.0-88-Generic (recovery mode)

Again, using the arrow key again you want to highlight the option labelled "Bodhi Linux GNU/Linux with Linux 4.15.0-86-Generic" and press <return> key to boot.

NOTE - your display may vary subtly, the key point is we want to boot with kernel version 4.15.x (not version 5.4.x - which was just installed)

When you have rebooted, test your touchpad and post positive/negative results.

Last Edit: Nov 27, 2020 16:07:14 GMT by fidoedidoe: Improved context

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Nov 27, 2020 16:27:30 GMT fidoedidoe, fuzzy77, and 1 more like this

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Post by fuzzy77 on Nov 27, 2020 16:27:30 GMT

Thank you for being so responsive and helpful. I have managed to fix both problems after a few google searches. I followed the directions in the link learnubuntumate.weebly.com/screen-tearing-on-intel-graphics.html and after a reboot the screen tearing is gone.

Also the touchpad issue I solved by opening synaptic, searching touchpad, then installing xserver-xorg-input-synaptics-| 1.9.1 lubuntu1~18 Synaptics TouchPad driver for X.Org server. Then rebooted and my touchpad was working perfectly again. Hopefully this will help others who come across this issue.

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Nov 27, 2020 17:31:21 GMT Hippytaff and ev4ld like this

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Post by fidoedidoe on Nov 27, 2020 17:31:21 GMT

Nov 27, 2020 16:27:30 GMT fuzzy77 said:

Thank you for being so responsive and helpful. I have managed to fix both problems after a few google searches. I followed the directions in the link learnubuntumate.weebly.com/screen-tearing-on-intel-graphics.html and after a reboot the screen tearing is gone.

Also the touchpad issue I solved by opening synaptic, searching touchpad, then installing xserver-xorg-input-synaptics-| 1.9.1 lubuntu1~18 Synaptics TouchPad driver for X.Org server. Then rebooted and my touchpad was working perfectly again. Hopefully this will help others who come across this issue.

well done - being new to Bodhi certainly didn't slow your troubleshooting/resolve down.

I'll mark the thread as [SOLVED]

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Oct 22, 2021 12:38:45 GMT Hippytaff and oblio like this

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Post by gothica on Oct 22, 2021 12:38:45 GMT

thanks it helps me;

# cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-intel.conf
Section "Device"
Identifier "Intel Graphics"
Driver "Intel"
Option "AccelMethod" "sna"
Option "TearFree" "true" # this should be set to fix "tearing" issue
Option "DRI" "3" # this should be set to make video playing in vlc and other apps work correctly
EndSection

~# inxi -G
Graphics: Device-1: Intel GeminiLake [UHD Graphics 600] driver: i915 v: kernel
Display: server: X.Org 1.20.11 driver: intel resolution: 1920x1080~60Hz
OpenGL: renderer: Mesa Intel UHD Graphics 600 (GLK 2) v: 4.6 Mesa 21.0.3

Last Edit: Oct 22, 2021 14:43:06 GMT by gothica

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Screen tearing issue [SOLVED] Feb 25, 2023 11:14:21 GMT Hippytaff likes this

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Post by ev4ld on Feb 25, 2023 11:14:21 GMT

Nov 27, 2020 16:27:30 GMT fuzzy77 said:

Thank you for being so responsive and helpful. I have managed to fix both problems after a few google searches. I followed the directions in the link learnubuntumate.weebly.com/screen-tearing-on-intel-graphics.html and after a reboot the screen tearing is gone.

Also the touchpad issue I solved by opening synaptic, searching touchpad, then installing xserver-xorg-input-synaptics-| 1.9.1 lubuntu1~18 Synaptics TouchPad driver for X.Org server. Then rebooted and my touchpad was working perfectly again. Hopefully this will help others who come across this issue.

thanks, still helpfull in 2023!

Post by fuzzy77 on Nov 27, 2020 12:23:33 GMT

Post by thewaiter on Nov 27, 2020 12:34:08 GMT

Post by fidoedidoe on Nov 27, 2020 14:15:19 GMT

Post by fuzzy77 on Nov 27, 2020 15:08:56 GMT

Post by fidoedidoe on Nov 27, 2020 16:04:30 GMT

Post by fuzzy77 on Nov 27, 2020 16:27:30 GMT

Post by fidoedidoe on Nov 27, 2020 17:31:21 GMT

Post by gothica on Oct 22, 2021 12:38:45 GMT

Post by ev4ld on Feb 25, 2023 11:14:21 GMT