: It is frequently reported by users of COSMIC DE and Pop!_OS when handling image popups or workspace switches. Potential Fixes
: Users of Flatpak or Snap packages frequently encounter this when the application lacks permission to access the Wayland display. Typical Scenarios and Symptoms failed to initialize egl display
: For Flatpak users, ensure the app has permission to access the Wayland socket using tools like Flatseal . : It is frequently reported by users of COSMIC DE and Pop
: The system may report that it "could not load the Qt platform plugin wayland-egl " even if it is installed. failed to initialize egl display