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After the update I noticed that I can't type in firefox.

After changing the snap for the ppa from mozilla the problem was solved. But then I noticed that typing also doesn't work in signal-desktop installed as snap and the snap-store.

So i'd like to address the root of the problem but don't know where to start.

[edit] So as I said I can't type in firefox or signal and I'll add to that mailspring. In the snap store, if I type, only one letter appears in the search bar and then the keyboad stops working.

Shortcuts only work if no text input is selected Right click/menu paste does work.

But in phpstorm typing (everything) works as expected.

As mentioned this only happens in snap applications, the rest of the system is fine.

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For Firefox, I found a way to remove the snap version and to install and maintain the .deb version. It may be possible for other snaps, though I have not explored it.

The procedure is documented here: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/how-to-install-firefox-deb-apt-ubuntu-22-04

The linked-to page uses echo and tee to create two new text files. Below is my paraphrase using my favorite text editor. Prefix the commands below with sudo if your user privilege level requires it.

Remove the Firefox snap:

snap remove firefox

Add the Mozilla repository:

add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/ppa

The following two files do not exist. You create them in your favorite text editor.

Switch to the .deb version:

File /etc/apt/preferences.d/mozilla-firefox

Package: *
Pin: release o=LP-PPA-mozillateam
Pin-Priority: 1001

Set it up for automatic updades:

File /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/51unattended-upgrades-firefox

Unattended-Upgrade::Allowed-Origins:: "LP-PPA-mozillateam:${distro_codename}";

Install the .deb version. apt install firefox

Use the software launcher to pin Firefox to the dock if desired.

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