Using the "Get new themes" button in the splash screens dialog doesn't show the themes in the pick list, but they show as installed on the listing. I'm not convinced the themes download at all? Reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open splash screens dialog in system settings 2. pick any theme to install 3. look on list!
*** Bug 299247 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
upstream issue: https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=179948
so let's track it :) reopening
Judging from the upstream bug report, the main issue should be fixed in 4.6
should be fixed in 4.6, please reopen if the problem persists