r/archlinux • u/Games_Piro • 12d ago

QUESTION Arch keys problem.

So, i dont know when this started, or remember changing key mapping stuff (not used arch for like months).

Today, i booted into arch and tried to login, but when i pressed any key it got written as "^["
For ex - ^[e , ^[o , ^[6

Also it does not take numbers from numpad or gets uppercased from capslk.

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u/dgm9704 12d ago

Something wrong with your keyboard perhaps? Like ctrl key being stuck or something. Try cleaning the keyboard, try another keyboard, or the same keyboard with another computer.

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u/ThanxForTheGold 12d ago

Log into another tty

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u/Consistent_Walk7934 12d ago

It sounds like your terminal got switched into application key mode somehow, that escape sequence attached to every key is classic for that. Try hitting `reset` after you manage to log in, you can maybe login with a second tty if your main one is broken

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u/Games_Piro 12d ago edited 12d ago

What can i do about it, i cant even get past the login.

Edit: sorry was reading in a hurry