Fix Version of BioStar 2: v2.9.7 or higher version

 Affected Environment: Chrome v127 or Chrome v128 (beta)


If you're using Chrome v127 or v128 beta, there is a possibility that you CAN'T select an option in the list box such as Time Zone setting, Language setting and etc in BioStar 2. 


However, this issue has been resolved by upgrading BioStar 2 to version 2.9.7 or higher version. So, please upgrade BioStar 2 to v2.9.7 or follow the alternative solution below. 


To check the details and workaround, please find the below contents.


1. Issue Description:

For users on Chrome version 127 or 128 beta, enabling the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option may result in scrollable lists, such as the Time Zone setting in BioStar 2, becoming unclickable. 



A. Conditions That Cause Problem 

The issue occurs when the "Enables Keyboard Focusable Scrollers" option is Enabled in Chrome. 


B. Example of Where the issue Occurs

The issue may occur in the list box such as Time Zone setting, Language setting, and etc in BioStar 2. To check the details, please refer to the below 2 examples.


Example 1) 

Time Zone setting in Device


Example 2) 

Language setting in Preference of Settings



Note

For some users on Chrome version 127 or 128 beta, the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option may automatically change from "Default" to "Enabled" in Chrome.


2. Workaround

The issue can be resolved by disabling the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option in Chrome. Follow the steps below to apply this solution:


Step 1. 

Open the Chrome broswer.


Step 2. 

In the address bar, type chrome://flags/#touch-events and press Enter.  


Step3. 

Locate the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option and set it to Disabled. 




3. Plan For Fix

Suprema has addressed this issue in BioStar 2 v2.9.7 with the following solution:


  • Even if the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option is Enabled in Chrome, users will be able to select options normally after scrolling through the list box in the affected menus of BioStar 2.


Please refer to this information regarding the fix.