Why Does My Cursor Keep Changing to a Black Cross and How Do I Revert It?

When it is in black cross mode I can't click on anything and have to do a hard reboot to fix the issue.

Please see a picture of the issue here:

2

3 Answers

I have the same issue and can't find a solution for it.

Doesn't solve the black cross directly, but it makes a very quick system reset:

sudo service dbus restart

As a temporary resolve to the issue you can type in the Terminal sudo service lightdm restart which should work.

According to M. Tarun, gnome-tweak-tool -> appearance tab -> change your cursor theme Cursor also works.

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest