Issues with MMM-Screen-Powersave-Notification

sdetweil

@Rags can you run

lsb_release -a

I don’t think you would have been upgraded to trixie

Rags

@sdetweil Sorry missed your msg.
Issue is: I am unable to set the resolution of 1080x1920 (Portrait orientation) for my MagicMirror. None of the configurations settings in config.txt relating to dtoverlay have resolved the issue. In fact it is causing my monitor to go blank with no picture. Only mode works is ; 1024x768
and Landscape.
I even reflashed OS to Bookworm , i had Bullseye earlier. The monitor on/off control is breaking because probably the HDMi output is not being detected.
OS & HARDWARE INFO ;
Distributor ID: Raspbian
Description: Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)
Release: 12
Codename: bookworm
Linux magicmirror 6.12.47+rpt-rpi-v7 #1 SMP Raspbian 1:6.12.47-1+rpt1~bookworm (2025-09-16) armv7l GNU/Linux
NODE / NPM / PM2 / MAGICMIRROR INFO ;
v20.19.1
10.8.2
6.0.13

Installed MagicMirror npm packages:
magicmirror@2.24.0 /home/pi/MagicMirror
├── @electron/rebuild@3.7.2
├── colors@1.4.0
├── console-stamp@3.1.2
├── digest-fetch@2.0.3
├── electron@25.9.8
├── envsub@4.1.0
├── epoll@4.0.2
├── eslint-config-prettier@8.10.2
├── eslint-plugin-import@2.32.0
├── eslint-plugin-jest@27.9.0
├── eslint-plugin-jsdoc@46.10.1
├── eslint-plugin-prettier@4.2.5
├── eslint@8.57.1
├── express-basic-auth@1.2.1
├── express-ipfilter@1.3.2
├── express@4.21.2
├── feedme@2.0.2
├── helmet@7.2.0
├── husky@8.0.3
├── iconv-lite@0.6.3

sdetweil

@Rags yes, they keep fiddling with the presentation manager in each release

bullseye
bookworm
trixie

are all different even parms on the same commands

Rags

@sdetweil So is there a solution for this issue? Request advice. Thanks

sdetweil

@Rags I personally don’t know. I was asking for more info that others could use

Rags

@sdetweil Thanks for tryin for a solution. The mirror was oriented in portrait mode, and now the display is landscape and that too low resolution. All my modules displays are messed up and it is a very sorry sight. I had to switch off the mirror… In the last 5 years this is the first time i have had to go through such a major issue.
Is there a way to set the resolution in the config.js ? But i guess the OS and hardware will prevent any software configuration settings.
Can you suggest any other resolution?
Thanks

sdetweil

@Rags is there a configuration option from the desktop menu?
I haven’t tested portrait myself in years and years, I know others have, so I defer all advice to them

schlomm

@Rags Allow me to go a few steps back - maybe we can find a solution for your problem. In my opinion the problem is not caused by any MagicMirror specific issue, but it’s based on your overall setup.

0.) Reflash your image. Since I do not have any experiences with Trixie, I would suggest to use Bookworm. Ensure that you are using the the image with Desktop Envionment - here you can interactively change the resolution and orientation.
1.) Update the system to latest version using the following command:

apt update && apt full-upgrade -y && apt autoremove -y && apt clean

2.) Restart your system
3.) Set the resolution and orientation using the System Preferences
4.) Use @sdetweil script for installing the MagicMirror. The script can be found here: https://github.com/sdetweil/MagicMirror_scripts?tab=readme-ov-file#install-magicmirror
5.) Install your module (MMM-Screen-Powersave-Notification) and configure it for using the wlr-randr_control. wlr is used by default in Bookworm.

mumblebaj

@Rags Hi. I am running Trixie since the beginning of the year. I wrote a post about setting up the screen stuff and monitor on and monitor off. See my post. When you turn on the monitor with a script you can set the resolution,

https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/19116/having-trouble-with-screen-on-and-off-here-are-some-tips-that-could-help?_=1761576771063

Rags

@schlomm ## I just thoght of uploading the Summary of Attempts - All Failed. It is really getting frustrating. My Monitor was working perfectly well the desired rotation and resolution 1080x1960, and now is stuck at 1024x768.

config.txt modifications:**

Custom hdmi_timings for 1920x1080
Various hdmi_mode settings (82, 87)
hdmi_ignore_edid=0xa5000080
Different boost levels and drive settings
Result: Monitor only shows up to 1024x768 max

cmdline.txt kernel parameters:**

video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080@60D
Various video= parameter combinations
Result: No effect on available resolutions

Custom EDID firmware:**

Created multiple EDID files (256 bytes, 268 bytes, 285 bytes)
Placed in /lib/firmware/edid/ and /boot/firmware/edid/
Used drm.edid_firmware=HDMI-A-1:edid/1920x1080.bin
Rebuilt initramfs to include EDID early
Result: Kernel loads file but rejects it as “Invalid firmware EDID”

Wayland/X11 rotation scripts:**

wlr-randr (Wayland) - can’t set non-existent 1920x1080 mode
xrandr (X11) - output name issues
Result: Can only work with available modes (max 1024x768)

Core Problem:

Acer HA270 monitor provides NO EDID data** to the Pi
Bookworm OS + Labwc Wayland compositor won’t accept forced resolutions
Same monitor worked with Pi 3B + Bullseye (older firmware stack)
Raspberry Pi detects only: 1024x768, 800x600, 848x480, 640x480

Current Status:

Stuck at 1024x768 rotated = 768x1024 instead of desired 1080x1920. Wonder if we the Rpi OS team is aware f this issue.