Public bug reported: this happens reliably on my Ubuntu 18.10.
repro: - open Ubuntu Software, the user is prompted with the "home" page (featured apps, categories, editor's picks and so on) - select any application, eg. Slack (no need to install it) - close the Ubuntu Software window - re-open Ubuntu Software, the Slack page is displayed the issue is that the user is now "stuck" on the Slack page since there is no easy way to get back to the home page (see screenshot): - click on the "back" button (top left corner), nothing happens - there is no link/command/menu to the home page - there is no search button the only workaround I'm aware of is: - hit the search shortcut - search for a random string - finally the All/Installed/Updates menu is displayed, so the user can click on "All" to get back to the home page ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.10 Package: ubuntu-software 3.30.2-0ubuntu7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.18.0-10.11-generic 4.18.12 Uname: Linux 4.18.0-10-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia_modeset nvidia wl ApportVersion: 2.20.10-0ubuntu13 Architecture: amd64 CurrentDesktop: ubuntu:GNOME Date: Wed Oct 31 21:55:09 2018 InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-10-19 (11 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 18.10 "Cosmic Cuttlefish" - Release amd64 (20181017.3) InstalledPlugins: gnome-software-plugin-flatpak N/A gnome-software-plugin-limba N/A gnome-software-plugin-snap 3.30.2-0ubuntu7 PackageArchitecture: all SourcePackage: gnome-software UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) ** Affects: gnome-software (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: amd64 apport-bug cosmic ** Attachment added: "the user is stuck on this screen" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1800924/+attachment/5207643/+files/Screenshot%20from%202018-10-31%2022-14-00.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1800924 Title: Ubuntu Software - can't reach home page To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-software/+bug/1800924/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs