GXDE 2025 Released: Supports Upgrades from Legacy Versions, Based on Debian 13 (2025.05.08)

GXDE 2025

Upgrade Guide from Version 15

WARNING

Important Notice: The upgrade tool is still in testing and may not cover all scenarios. Currently recommended only for users familiar with Linux command-line operations. Full rollout will follow testing completion.

Use the system updater to upgrade to the latest 15.15u2 version and reboot
Install the GXDE 2025 Upgrader from the App Store via this direct link:
https://spk-resolv.spark-app.store/?spk=spk://store/tools/gxde-25-upgrader

GXDE 2025 Upgrader

Ensure stable network/power connection. The upgrade typically takes 30-60 minutes depending on network speed and disk performance
Added support for GXDE updates via TinyComputer/Termux installations (new APKs require upstream submission to TinyComputer)

Changelog

New Features

Added Loongnix/Debian 13 adaptation for deepin-screen-recorder
Control Center now supports window corner radius customization
Added scrollbars to Control Center for better touchpad navigation
dde-kwin now exposes D-Bus interface for window corner radius configuration
Enhanced Wayland support with custom optimizations for dtk2 and dde-control-center
Taskbar adds workspace switcher and "Show Desktop" button
New wallpapers added to extra wallpaper package
Taskbar supports macOS-style layout (topbar + plugin-free dock)
Introduced GXDE 25 Upgrader for legacy users: sudo aptss install gxde-25-upgrader
New theme fcitx5-theme-deepin in repos (requires manual setup in fcitx5 config)
Added deepin-scanner to repositories

Fixes

Fixed GXDE Cinema video playback (thanks @liuminghang)
Resolved qtbase5 version mismatch causing compilation failures
Fixed VNC Caps Lock toggle functionality
Prevented unintended gxde-desktop-extra installation with gxde-desktop-android
Repaired non-functional gxde-wayland login entry
Fixed GXDE Terminal launch under Wayland
Restored missing Kmre app pinning button icons (https://bbs.spark-app.store/d/2067-yi-zhi-cheng-gong-kmre-ke-yi-zai-deepin-23-zheng-chang-shi-yong-fu-an-zhuang-jiao-cheng/2)
Eliminated automatic light/dark folder generation in HOME directory
Fixed numpad Enter key issue in exit prompts (https://gitee.com/GXDE-OS/GXDE/issues/IC1TZZ)
Addressed GXDE 25 compatibility with System Monitor
Resolved fcitx5 input method issues for XWayland apps (https://gitee.com/GXDE-OS/GXDE/issues/IC5GSV)
Repaired Bluetooth module functionality
Fixed missing window management shortcut visibility in Control Center (settings remain functional)
Fixed dde-qt6platform-plugins compilation
Prevented window manager crashes when adjusting taskbar settings under deepin-kwin 6.0
Enabled deepin-anything-server on GXDE 2025
Corrected startup issues for:
- dde-dock
- dde-grand-search
- deepin-kwin compilation
- deepin-screen-recorder compilation
- dde-control-center segmentation faults
Fixed ACE user initialization failure due to who command output
Corrected Calamares version text from "15" to "2025"
Resolved deepin-system-monitor compilation issues
Bound application/x-zerosize to gxde-editor for new text files
Enabled maintenance toolkit installation on GXDE 2025
Restored window management shortcuts functionality
Fixed ARM64 ISO boot issues on Kunpeng hardware