Ubuntu default apps show up as black windows when using virtualization

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This is not a duplicate of Default apps black screen

I'm trying out Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS with virtualization via UTM on an M1 Mac.

Default apps like Settings, Software Updater and even the Installer simply show up as black windows while non-default ones like Firefox work fine.

Screenshot of the Ubuntu Installer as a black window

How do I go about fixing this? I haven't installed Ubuntu properly yet so I don't have access to the login screen where I can switch to xorg as per this answer here

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 09 '23 at 19:49

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Looks like there is an issue with the graphics drivers. Go to your VM Setting -> Display. Then Change Emulated Display Card to virtio-ramfb or virtio-gpu-pci. For more details you can read this github issues https://github.com/utmapp/UTM/issues/4090

answered Feb 09 '23 at 19:49

Rachmat

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Thanks, this solved it! I switched to virtio-ramfb and the problem disappeared. Unfortunately, don't have enough Reputation to upvote but this is the answer – Jahtomini Ogunderu Feb 13 '23 at 22:54
You're welcome. No problem glad to help. – Rachmat Feb 24 '23 at 01:42

Ubuntu default apps show up as black windows when using virtualization

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