diff --git a/live-build/ubuntu/includes.chroot.minimal.standard.live/etc/systemd/system/display-manager.service.d/wait-for-snapd-seeding.conf b/live-build/ubuntu/includes.chroot.minimal.standard.live/etc/systemd/system/display-manager.service.d/wait-for-snapd-seeding.conf
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+# When booting the live ISO, snapd seeding takes a while to complete, which
+# can cause GDM to start before the Ubuntu installer is seeded and ready to be
+# launched. This leads to a confusing delay between the user leaving Plymouth 
+# and seeing the desktop wallpaper and the installer launching.
+# This drop-in delays display-manager.service until snapd seeding completes, so 
+# the installer launches within seconds of Plymouth disappearing.
+[Unit]
+After=snapd.seeded.service