[Linux Mint 21.3] Performance issues on login screen - delay, occasional crash, and unexpected app behavior

[obliviscidare]

Description

I’m experiencing significant delays and unexpected behavior when logging into EnteAuth on Linux Mint 21.3. This issue occurs across multiple installation methods (.deb, Flatpak, and .appimage).

Expected Behavior:
After launching EnteAuth, the login screen should appear promptly, allowing for quick and responsive login without any unrelated applications opening.

Actual Behavior:

When I start EnteAuth, it takes approximately 1-2 minutes for the login screen to appear. Once visible, the app may freeze or show a “not responding” message. Choosing "Wait" allows the application to continue, but it still has significant lag in registering input.

Interestingly, when creating a new account instead of logging in, EnteAuth works smoothly without delays.

Additionally, on one occasion, another window unexpectedly opened for Ente Photos Cloud Storage, which I did not install.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Install EnteAuth on Linux Mint 21.3 using .deb, Flatpak, or .appimage.

2. Attempt to log into an existing account and observe the delay and occasional unresponsive behavior.

3. Optional: Try creating a new account to see if the performance issue is specific to the login process.

4. Note any unexpected application behavior, like the Ente Photos Cloud Storage window opening.

Environment:

OS: Linux Mint 21.3
Installation methods tried: .deb, Flatpak, .appimage

Version

4.0.2

What product are you using?

Ente Auth

What platform are you using?

Desktop - Linux

the problem still exists in the version: 4.1.0