Open dziadulewicz opened 2 weeks ago
Additionally "content servers unreachable" while trying to download even Proton. This happened the last time and Valve's servers were definitely working and reachable on other machines with deb package.
Does this only occur if the external drive is set as the default? If you just add it as a library and use the built-in default does it work normally?
Does this only occur if the external drive is set as the default? If you just add it as a library and use the built-in default does it work normally?
Tried setting both as separately as default; no difference.
I cannot reproduce this myself. Does behavior change at all if you switch to the beta version of snapd?
snap refresh snapd --beta
Make sure to go back to stable after testing:
snap refresh snapd --stable
I cannot reproduce this myself. Does behavior change at all if you switch to the beta version of snapd?
snap refresh snapd --beta
Make sure to go back to stable after testing:
snap refresh snapd --stable
No difference. Made sure it is beta actually after that command by running steam snap from terminal too (snap run steam).
I'm not sure if this is snap Steam specific at all: the same behaviour comes with the .deb package of Steam.
Someone also pointed out that an external hdd is not recommended (apparently even Valve has stated this (?) ) https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1843566500531225113/
But, if this could somehow be worked out for Steam's Snap package: what an achievement and a bonus that would actually be.
How did you use your external drive in steam snap?
It would bypass the sandbox from my understanding. I tried to mount something in ~/snap/ and although Steam was able to find it, it was unable to write anything in the mounted directory.
How did you use your external drive in steam snap?
It would bypass the sandbox from my understanding. I tried to mount something in ~/snap/ and although Steam was able to find it, it was unable to write anything in the mounted directory.
Sorry for this comment, since then I discovered it was possible to allow a snap to use a removable media using
snap connect steam:removable-media
and mounting the hard drive in /media/something
No issue so far, even after unmounting / mounting the drive
How did you use your external drive in steam snap? It would bypass the sandbox from my understanding. I tried to mount something in ~/snap/ and although Steam was able to find it, it was unable to write anything in the mounted directory.
Sorry for this comment, since then I discovered it was possible to allow a snap to use a removable media using
snap connect steam:removable-media
and mounting the hard drive in
/media/something
No issue so far, even after unmounting / mounting the drive
Ok, this appears a very positive turn? Are we talking actually even about a nice helpful implementation to Steam's snap package here...?
Ok, this appears a very positive turn? Are we talking actually even about a nice helpful implementation to Steam's snap package here...?
Yes, I'm using Steam snap on ubuntu 24.04 :) on the stable channel
So far, no issue using an external drive, I did not tried to import games that would have already been installed though. Maybe you have an ownership or permission issue on that mountpoint?
Ok, this appears a very positive turn? Are we talking actually even about a nice helpful implementation to Steam's snap package here...?
Yes, I'm using Steam snap on ubuntu 24.04 :) on the stable channel
So far, no issue using an external drive, I did not tried to import games that would have already been installed though. Maybe you have an ownership or permission issue on that mountpoint?
I don't think it's a permission issue on the drive; the downloads somehow occasionally and for some reason actually start to happen as you click click click, sort of "forcing" the event. This is a very weird issue and i would like some clarification (and others for sure if facing the same but not technically inclided to report or anything).
Ensure there isn't an existing issue for this and check the wiki
Current Behavior
The internet connection is affirmed to be working correctly (using is also here). A fresh install of Ubuntu 24.10 and a Steam snap from App Center. Seems to work otherwise fine, but as the main storage is changed to external HDD, starts intensive apparently "indexing" type action (as the many games presence is applied). But also as the titles need updates and the list is many, Steam gives: "no internet connection" OR "content configuration unavailable" for the titles.
The download can be "forced" by keeping clicking "download now" but the connection "drops" right away OR bit later and the title returns to waiting list.. This seems to be a snap package specific (?) because i have experienced this two times now.
The HDD is connected to a laptop via an adapter that makes an older mechanical HDD usable as an external drive (data cable and power).
Expected Behavior
The game update downloading to commence as normally in Steam.
Steps To Reproduce
Install Ubuntu 24.10. Install Steam Snap. Attach an external HDD drive. Set it as default. Games list appear to library and update queue indicates "no internet connection" OR "content configuration unavailable".
Environment
gaming-graphics-core22 version
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Anything else?
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