Unable to use KDE Connect or GSconnect in Ubuntu 18.04

Question

I was using KDE connect in Ubuntu 16.04 without any problems. Then I did a fresh install of Ubuntu 18.04 (no upgrade). And now I cannot use kde connect. I have tried both version of Ubuntu bionic repository and ppa.launchpad.net/webupd8team/indicator-kdeconnect/ubuntu .

I have reinstalled the app on my android device but the problems have not been solved.

I have also tried GSconnect gnome extension, but it did not help me.

Have you guys tried to use kde connect on ubuntu 18.04?

PS: I am connected to the same wifi network and firewall is disabled in ubuntu and I have not changed router configuration.

Solution

What solved it for me (Kubuntu 18.04) was deleting the ~/.config/kdeconnect folder.

After restarting KDEConnect, my phone was immediately found again.

Comments

[pomsky]

Try the MConnect extension: extensions.gnome.org/extension/1272/mconnect

[Ryko]

Tried it, but the problem remains.

[Admin]

extensions.gnome.org/extension/1319/gsconnect

[Ryko]

Finally reinstalled ubuntu in the same home directory and it is now working...

[Ryko]

Sorry I have reinstalled the OS, so I cannot verify your answer. It is working fine now. I use Gsconnect extension available on Gnome desktop environment.

[TZ04]

Yes, saw your note but thought I'd respond anyway because it might help someone else at some point.

[Christians]

Bang this worked right away on 20.04 - after many days of frustration. Thank You for sharing.