Fix VNC installation by enabling virtual desktop service #179
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VNC installation via
hb-configappears successful but clients cannot connect, showing "Cannot currently show the Desktop" error. The issue affects image version 1.4.1 on Raspberry Pi 4B.Root Cause
vncserver-x11-serviced.servicealone doesn't provide a desktop session on Raspbian Lite. Thevncserver-pi.servicesystemd unit that creates the virtual desktop on port 5912 was commented out.Changes
vncserver-pi.servicesystemd unit creationsystemctl daemon-reloadbefore enabling servicesvncserver-pi.serviceBoth services are now enabled:
vncserver-x11-serviced.serviceprovides VNC infrastructure,vncserver-pi.servicecreates the virtual desktop on port 5912.Original prompt
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