I can confirm that this is definitely a maliit issue, working on a patch now.
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to maliit-framework in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1373985 Title: unity8-dash doesn't seem to get activated after we leave the lock screen Status in “maliit-framework” package in Ubuntu: In Progress Status in “unity8” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Bug description: Steps to reproduce the issue: 1 - lock the phone (reboot or have the display off and then turn it back on) 2 - type you password [you're brought to unity8-dash] 3 - tap on the looking glass icon in the top right [search bar text entry shows up with "Search apps" written on it] Expected outcome: A blinking cursor caret is displayed on the app search text entry and the VKB comes up. Actual outcome: Nothing happens. Causing unity-8 dash to be refocused, such as bringing the indicators panel down and then back up solves it. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maliit-framework/+bug/1373985/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages Post to : touch-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp