Warning: Initializing MATLAB Graphics failed.

Warning: Initializing MATLAB Graphics failed.

This indicates a potentially serious problem in your MATLAB setup, which should be resolved as soon as possible. Error detected was:

MATLAB:hg:InvalidProperty

Unrecognized property screenpixelsperinch for class matlab.ui.Root.

> In hgrc (line 225)

In

matlab.graphics.internal.initialize (line 15)

When I first initialize the 2025b version on Ubuntu Linux, this error occured, I saw many posts about this are there any solutions for this issue? I tried starting with command:

matlab -softwareopengl

[Star Strider]

I have not experienced that (Ubuntu 24.04, MATLAB R2025b, desktop and laptop) on either computer. They both have the latest Ubuntu updates.

What operaton threw this error?

Do you have all the latest Ubuntu updates installed?

[Mert Ecevit]

Yes, I installed latest Ubuntu updates. There are not problems about that.

[Star Strider]

When all else fails, Contact Support.

Answer 1

[Spoorthy Kannur]

Hi Mert,

This can occur due to compatibility issues with graphics drivers, system libraries, or specific MATLAB settings. I understand that you’ve already updated Ubuntu to the latest version.

Here’s how you may resolve:

1. A graphic properties reset with:

reset(groot)

2. If this doesn’t work – try resetting MATLAB Preferences (rename the folder and then restart MATLAB):

mv ~/.matlab/R2025b ~/.matlab/R2025b_backup

3. OR See if it works in MATLAB 2025a or an earlier version.

If any of these don’t resolve your issue, please share the following:

• Exact version of Ubuntu you are using
• Check your logs( ~/.matlab/R2025b) and share the complete error message as well.

[Mert Ecevit]

Thank you, this did work