https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=521458
Bug ID: 521458
Summary: Discover continues to suggest updates for masked
Flatpak packages
Classification: Applications
Product: Discover
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: EndeavourOS
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: Flatpak Backend
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
CC: [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 193149
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=193149&action=edit
A screenshot of Konsole showing com.bitwig.BitwigStudio as a masked pattern
DESCRIPTION
Discover continues to suggest updates for masked Flatpak packages. This is an
issue for me, because I have a Bitwig 5 license that doesn't apply to any newer
versions. I used `flatpak mask` to block any updates to 6.0 or above, but
Discover still offers to update it regardless, so I have to uncheck it every
time. I use it instead of `flatpak update`
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Filter out any Flatpak app using `flatpak mask`
2. Wait for an update (optional if the package is already on an older version)
OBSERVED RESULT
The masked app still appears as a pending update in Discover
EXPECTED RESULT
The masked app should not appear as a pending update in Discover
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: EndeavourOS
KDE Plasma Version: 6.6.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.27.0
Qt Version: 6.11.1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I'm aware of how similar this is to #444839, but the rationale is different. As
I previously stated, there are apps on Flathub that require a license to
function. If your license only covers a specific version, updating can be
actively detrimental to the user, requiring a manual downgrade, and honestly
I'm not even sure how long a specific commit stays on Flathub's servers? It's
IMO a behaviour that can cause people headaches, especially if proprietary paid
apps continue to be published on there.
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