# The Flicker Returns! 535.54.03 driver **URL:** \ **Category:** Linux\ **Created:** [June 18, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988 "2023-06-18T00:13:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anon27346185](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@anon27346185](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/anon27346185)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/1 "2023-06-18T00:13:58Z")
Previously on 530 there was an odd flicker that would happen at the top of my screens. It’s back in 535.54.03. While it’s not as bad it’s still annoying when it happens. ---
**Author:** ![eagleflo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/eagleflo/32/259978_2.png) [@eagleflo](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/eagleflo)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/2 "2023-06-18T11:15:51Z")
Three recent different threads about this issue: > [@Flickering at the top of the screen](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/flickering-at-the-top-of-the-screen/256447/1): > > Hello, I have short flickering at the top of the screen. I have noticed this issues starting from driver 530.41.3. It is still present in driver 535.43.02. Setting nvidia\_drm.modeset=1 doesn’t work. I don’t have this issue with driver 525.116.04. I have a RTX 2060 Super. EDIT: I have found out that: The flickering isn’t just black: it is mostly black, but can vary. It seems exacerbated by power states mode: With the adaptive mode, power states fluctuate a lot and there’s more flickering. … > [@Black part-monitor flickers with 530 driver](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/black-part-monitor-flickers-with-530-driver/252885/1): > > Reopening of: https ://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/530-driver-has-strange-flicker-issue/247677/1 and: https ://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/very-short-black-flickering-flashes-with-nvidia-2080ti-since-nvidia-530-41-03-driver/248354 (what a weird rule about 14 days to close a thread) (more weird rule about one link per post for new users) I’m expecting this issue. It’s not recording neither OBS nor GNOME Screenshot. Arch Linux, 2070 Super, one 60 Hz monitor. I’ve enabled NVIDIA DRM: M… > [@530.41.03 flickering issues above 60hz with video showcase](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/530-41-03-flickering-issues-above-60hz-with-video-showcase/254729/1): > > Ever since updating to the latest 530.41.03 I have been flickering issues. My setup is an Asus G14 laptop running a GTX 1650 Ti mobile connected to an external monitor supporting 3440x1440 @ 100Hz via usb-c to displayport. The issue seems to occur only when going above 60Hz. I can’t replicate the issue on my windows installation using exactly the same configuration (dual boot) so it’s not definitely not a hardware issue. My OS is Linux Mint 21.1 MATE. It seems to occur randomly a few times per … ---
**Author:** ![birdie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/birdie/32/10073_2.png) [@birdie](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/birdie)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/3 "2023-06-18T12:40:58Z")
And this topic as well which I posted almost three weeks ago and which was neglected by everyone here since testing beta drivers is so above us: > [@\[REGRESSION\] \[535.43.02 beta\] The entire screen is constantly flickering](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/regression-535-43-02-beta-the-entire-screen-is-constantly-flickering/255054): > > I’ve never seen anything like that before. My configuration: GPU: GTX 1660 Ti Monitor: 27", 144Hz, Gsync compatible, connected via DP 1.4 (4 lanes @ 8.1GHz) The entire display is flickering when working in Firefox. It’s not limited to Firefox, the display flickers in other applications as well. I’m reverting to the previous driver because this is very unpleasant to look at. Looks like it’s a regression which came straight from your [recent Windows driver](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/519777/geforce-grd-53598-feedback-thread-released-53023/). [nvidia-bug-report.log.gz](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/uploads/short-url/cQXfRdJih5lRZaYKniUPlk2kVKd.gz) (474.3 KB… ---
**Author:** ![anon27346185](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@anon27346185](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/anon27346185)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/4 "2023-06-18T18:18:13Z")
The previously mentioned threads are for 530, except the topmost. Comically (or sadly) I searched for new reports before posting but all it pulled up was my original report for the 530 drivers and a few others also for 530. The modeset “trick” no longer works but I’m “glad” to see I’m not the only one having this again. ---
**Author:** ![matt.gatto](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@matt.gatto](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/matt.gatto)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/5 "2023-07-01T07:32:45Z")
Can confirm, running KDE Neon 5.27.6 using the 535.54.03 drivers, I have the flicker at the top of the screen. Running an RTX 2070S with a 60Hz 4k monitor. ---
**Author:** ![stackpointer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/stackpointer/32/263337_2.png) [@stackpointer](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/stackpointer)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/6 "2023-07-01T15:59:49Z")
Yup, it’s indeed back :( ```shell [~]@outstanding λ pacman -Q nvidia nvidia 535.54.03-3 [~]@outstanding λ sudo cat /sys/module/nvidia_drm/parameters/modeset Y [~]@outstanding λ uname -rs Linux 6.3.9-arch1-1 [~]@outstanding λ xrandr | grep primary DP-0 connected primary 2560x1440+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 598mm x 336mm ``` ---
**Author:** ![gentuser](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@gentuser](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/gentuser)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/7 "2023-07-02T10:55:50Z")
Hello all. I have the same issue with the following settings: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU/PCIe/SSE2 Graphic Platform X11 kernel 6.4.0. modest Y DP-0 connected primary 2560x1600+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 344mm x 215mm 535.54.03 The hardware is a Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX8H laptop running Ubuntu 23.04. With the 515 driver series, this was not occurring. I’ve noticed that flickering appears only on top of the screen. PS, it started appearing with 535.x series (even on previous beta drivers) ---
**Author:** ![sh1sh1n11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/sh1sh1n11/32/183391_2.png) [@sh1sh1n11](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/sh1sh1n11)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/8 "2023-07-03T07:20:52Z")
I am also experiencing a steady rate of intermittent flickering once every 15-30 seconds using proprietary Nvidia drivers. Nvidia Driver Version: 535.54.03 GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Screen Resolution: 2560x1440 @ 144Hz refresh rate OS: Arch Linux Kernel 6.1.37-1-lts Desktop: Gnome 44.2 & GDM 44.1 with X11 (X Server Windowing System) This wasn’t an issue prior to upgrading to 535.54.03. Hope they provide a fix soon. ---
**Author:** ![gentuser](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@gentuser](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/gentuser)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/9 "2023-07-03T13:53:43Z")
[https://global.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/original/4X/7/7/2/7729284a5748f499353d0a28088dc7ec67e7d469.mp4](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/original/4X/7/7/2/7729284a5748f499353d0a28088dc7ec67e7d469.mp4) Caught on tape… ---
**Author:** ![ml127](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/ml127/32/260876_2.png) [@ml127](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/ml127)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/10 "2023-07-03T14:32:12Z")
I don’t notice anything when playing games, everything is ok on the top screen as well. But the desktop (KDE NEON 22.04) does not run so smart anymore. There it did not before. Driver directly from the Ubuntu Repoitory 535.54.03 Nvidia GTX 4090 Resolution 5120x1440 ---
**Author:** ![rustikalni33](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@rustikalni33](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/rustikalni33)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/11 "2023-07-03T18:04:22Z")
After fresh install of Fedora 38 everything was ok with default drivers…after installing both first NVIDIA 530, and then, 535 there was a random flicker in the top of the screen…in the game i didnt notice it though…i assume that it has to do with Xorg11 and wayland windowing system,i also use G-sync dell monitor with 165 hz refresh rate…ill put my whole hardware config here for more details just in case. ```auto Kernel: 6.3.8-200.fc38.x86_64 arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 2.39-9.fc38 Desktop: GNOME v: 44.2 tk: GTK v: 3.24.38 wm: gnome-shell dm: GDM Distro: Fedora release 38 (Thirty Eight) Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: ASRock model: H97 Pro4 serial: UEFI-[Legacy]: American Megatrends v: P2.10 date: 03/07/2018 CPU: Info: quad core model: Intel Core i7-4790S bits: 64 type: MT MCP arch: Haswell rev: 3 cache: L1: 256 KiB L2: 1024 KiB L3: 8 MiB Speed (MHz): avg: 927 high: 1355 min/max: 800/4000 cores: 1: 800 2: 1264 3: 798 4: 800 5: 800 6: 800 7: 1355 8: 800 bogomips: 51087 Flags: avx avx2 ht lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx Graphics: Device-1: NVIDIA TU106 [GeForce RTX 2060 Rev. A] vendor: ASUSTeK driver: nvidia v: 535.54.03 arch: Turing pcie: speed: 2.5 GT/s lanes: 16 ports: active: none off: DP-1 empty: DVI-D-1,HDMI-A-1,HDMI-A-2 bus-ID: 01:00.0 chip-ID: 10de:1f08 Display: x11 server: X.Org v: 1.20.14 with: Xwayland v: 22.1.9 compositor: gnome-shell driver: X: loaded: nvidia unloaded: fbdev,modesetting,nouveau,vesa alternate: nv gpu: nvidia,nvidia-nvswitch display-ID: :1 screens: 1 Screen-1: 0 s-res: 1920x1080 s-dpi: 96 Monitor-1: DP-1 mapped: DP-0 note: disabled model: Dell G2422HS res: 1920x1080 dpi: 93 diag: 595mm (23.4") API: OpenGL v: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 535.54.03 renderer: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/PCIe/SSE2 direct-render: Yes Audio: Device-1: NVIDIA TU106 High Definition Audio vendor: ASUSTeK driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel pcie: speed: 8 GT/s lanes: 16 bus-ID: 01:00.1 chip-ID: 10de:10f9 Device-2: Creative Labs EMU10k2/CA0100/CA0102/CA10200 [Sound Blaster Audigy Series] driver: snd_emu10k1 v: kernel bus-ID: 04:00.0 chip-ID: 1102:0004 Device-3: Generalplus Redragon GM99 microphone driver: hid-generic,snd-usb-audio,usbhid type: USB rev: 1.1 speed: 12 Mb/s lanes: 1 bus-ID: 2-2:2 chip-ID: 1c5f:2014 API: ALSA v: k6.3.8-200.fc38.x86_64 status: kernel-api Server-1: PipeWire v: 0.3.72 status: active with: 1: pipewire-pulse status: active 2: wireplumber status: active 3: pipewire-alsa type: plugin 4: pw-jack type: plugin Network: Device-1: Intel Ethernet I218-V vendor: ASRock driver: e1000e v: kernel port: f040 bus-ID: 00:19.0 chip-ID: 8086:15a1 IF: enp0s25 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: Drives: Local Storage: total: 931.51 GiB used: 109.56 GiB (11.8%) ID-1: /dev/sda vendor: Crucial model: CT1000MX500SSD1 size: 931.51 GiB speed: 6.0 Gb/s serial: Partition: ID-1: / size: 931.02 GiB used: 109.56 GiB (11.8%) fs: btrfs dev: /dev/sda3 ID-2: /home size: 931.02 GiB used: 109.56 GiB (11.8%) fs: btrfs dev: /dev/sda3 Swap: ID-1: swap-1 type: zram size: 8 GiB used: 0 KiB (0.0%) priority: 100 dev: /dev/zram0 Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 35.0 C mobo: N/A gpu: nvidia temp: 48 C Fan Speeds (RPM): N/A gpu: nvidia fan: 0% Info: Processes: 325 Uptime: 6h 47m Memory: available: 15.54 GiB used: 4.42 GiB (28.4%) Init: systemd v: 253 target: graphical (5) default: graphical Compilers: gcc: 13.1.1 Packages: pm: rpm pkgs: N/A note: see --rpm pm: flatpak pkgs: 21 Shell: Bash v: 5.2.15 running-in: gnome-terminal inxi: 3.3.27 ``` ---
**Author:** ![amrits](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/amrits/32/14043_2.png) [@amrits](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/amrits)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/12 "2023-07-05T17:14:10Z")
Hi All, I have seen flickering of entire screen on my setup locally and we are actively debugging the issue. Bug 4164132 has been also raised for the same. ---
**Author:** ![anon27346185](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@anon27346185](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/anon27346185)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/13 "2023-07-20T12:12:07Z")
Just an update (if it was needed) but the update 535.54.03 =\> 535.86.05 does not fix the issue. ---
**Author:** ![gentuser](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@gentuser](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/gentuser)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2023, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/14 "2023-08-03T07:23:33Z")
535.86.10 doesn’t fix the issue either. ---
**Author:** ![gentuser](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@gentuser](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/gentuser)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/15 "2023-08-16T14:14:40Z")
No luck with 535.98 either. Still flickering :( ---
**Author:** ![anon27346185](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@anon27346185](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/anon27346185)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/16 "2023-08-17T01:12:10Z")
Comically my flicker is no longer at the top of the screen but seems to rip through the middle. (Slow Clap) Good Jorb! I will note it’s a lot less frequent though. It used to happen fairly consistently every few minutes but now I just catch maybe 2 or 3 a day…but it’s still happening. The fact it’s “lower” on the screen does suggest some whacky timing issue though. As a side note (for me at least) I noticed for well over a year the nVidia settings panel never correctly loads my settings which in theory can imply any timings I’ve set are constantly “lost” and things just go back to possibly bad defaults. ---
**Author:** ![sh1sh1n11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/sh1sh1n11/32/183391_2.png) [@sh1sh1n11](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/sh1sh1n11)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/17 "2023-08-21T18:29:45Z")
I was facing this issue even on 535.98 using the nvidia-dkms package while using 6.1.46-1-lts kernel on arch linux. But that changed when I switched to nvidia-lts package instead. Now I almost get no flickers. Very rarely I see like a few flickers on the top portion of my screen, still running my monitor at 2560x1440 @ 144Hz refresh rate. It’d be great if someone else can confirm if this is a one-off or a reproducible observation. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![mkobold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/mkobold/32/292270_2.png) [@mkobold](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/mkobold)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/18 "2023-08-22T03:55:59Z")
> [@amrits](#): > > Bug 4164132 Flickering not solved for me in the new nvidia driver (535.98) and the changelog told us its fixed but its not. We have this flickering issue since full 5 month now ([Very short black flickering (flashes) with nvidia 2080Ti since nvidia 530.41.03 driver](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/very-short-black-flickering-flashes-with-nvidia-2080ti-since-nvidia-530-41-03-driver/248354)) and still not the slightest info that nvidia is trying to fix it. Nvidia Driver Version: 535.98 GPU: GeForce GTX 2080Ti Screen Resolution: 2560x1440 @ 144Hz OS: Manjaro Linux Kernel 6.1.44-1 LTS Desktop: KDE with X11 ---
**Author:** ![anon27346185](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@anon27346185](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/anon27346185)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/19 "2023-08-22T04:48:31Z")
Unfortunately there are a few glaring issues I’ve had with my nVidia cards with no mention of if they will ever be fixed. This is iirc 4 driver updates with the flicker. The fact they think it’s fixed in the latest release gives me little assurance any of the issues I’ve open will be addressed. At this rate it’s a sad possibility waiting for the open source drivers might be the only hope anything gets done…which could still be years off. This should be part of the marketing. Bad prices, underwhelming performance and stranding customers with broken drivers…nVidia, it’s how it’s disma(pla)yed. /rant ---
**Author:** ![mkobold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/user_avatar/forums.developer.nvidia.com/mkobold/32/292270_2.png) [@mkobold](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/mkobold)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2023, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988/20 "2023-09-12T03:50:39Z")
> [@anon27346185](#): > > As a side note (for me at least) I noticed for well over a year the nVidia settings panel never correctly loads my settings which in theory can imply any timings I’ve set are constantly “lost” and things just go back to possibly bad defaults I had the same problem for atleast 1-2years, my colour settings reseting to default when i had to start x server UI again… but when i don’t touch it, my settings are stored. > [@anon27346185](#): > > The fact they think it’s fixed in the latest release gives me little assurance any of the issues I’ve open will be addressed. 2 weeks ago they could finally reproduce it, but till waiting for the confirmation for the final fix. > [@Flickering at the top of the screen](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/flickering-at-the-top-of-the-screen/256447/78): > > I can repro issue with latest released driver 535.104.05 now where entire screen is flickering on my test system. We will be able to debug issue much easier now, thanks for being patient. [Next page](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/the-flicker-returns-535-54-03-driver/256988.md?page=2)