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Bluetooth not working

rajasmitmondal

Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:21:06 am

Hi I am using Zorin os 15 Core Edition. My bluetooth is not working as I am unable to find any device. I have gone thorugh the forums and am unable to find a solution. I am also using a wifi usb dongle as wifi card is broken
Laptop-Series HP envy 15k notebook
Please help

Swarfendor437

Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:51:43 am

Hi,

If you haven't done so already, install Synaptic Package Manager (it's in the Software Channel). Once installed, launch it (you will be asked for your login password to elevate you to 'root' to install packages. Search for 'bluetooth' and if not already installed, install Gnome Bluetooth and see if that gets you working. If your bluetooth is Intel integrated you might also need:

'connman'

I'd also install any blueztools - don't go over the top - check out the description in the bottom pane after you select different packages before marking for installation. After you have selected (marked) all the packages for installation by checking the boxes to the left of each package, click on 'Apply' on the menu bar to install. (Also if your internal wifi card is broken, could this also affect your bluetooth? I'm using a Latitude D830 at the moment and the wifi chip in that has bluetooth included so if your notebook is of similar build that might also be a reason for bluetooth not working)

Alternative solution:

https://thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/clea ... u-linux-v2

Keep us posted. ;) :D

Don't forget to download the Unofficial Manual:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14361

Swarfendor437

Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:20:39 am

Update: Also see if the script at the bottom of this askubuntu thread helps, but be aware that Zorin is now using a newer kernel:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/1050304 ... -18-04-lts

rajasmitmondal

Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:44:05 am

Swarfendor437 wrote:Hi,

If you haven't done so already, install Synaptic Package Manager (it's in the Software Channel). Once installed, launch it (you will be asked for your login password to elevate you to 'root' to install packages. Search for 'bluetooth' and if not already installed, install Gnome Bluetooth and see if that gets you working. If your bluetooth is Intel integrated you might also need:

'connman'

I'd also install any blueztools - don't go over the top - check out the description in the bottom pane after you select different packages before marking for installation. After you have selected (marked) all the packages for installation by checking the boxes to the left of each package, click on 'Apply' on the menu bar to install. (Also if your internal wifi card is broken, could this also affect your bluetooth? I'm using a Latitude D830 at the moment and the wifi chip in that has bluetooth included so if your notebook is of similar build that might also be a reason for bluetooth not working)

Alternative solution:

https://thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/clea ... u-linux-v2

Keep us posted. ;) :D

Don't forget to download the Unofficial Manual:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14361



Bluetooth was previously working in windows 10 even when wifi card was broken and dongle was being usted

rajasmitmondal

Sun Nov 17, 2019 12:46:25 pm

done till instructed but....now it says no adpters found when blueman is turned on

Swarfendor437

Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:57:59 pm

In Windows 10 what chipset does Bluetooth indicate? Is it RaLink? ;) :D

rajasmitmondal

Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:45:28 pm

this is what I got see the last line

Swarfendor437

Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:03:16 pm

Looks like you may need to reinstall windows!:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/1071030 ... untu-18-04