First off I’ll start by saying Hi… Second I’ll say FINALLY I’ve found a Linux distro that’s a bit of me, amazing design and features including the suite of retro gaming emulators that I’m so looking forward to playing with although my journey getting to this point has been frustrating but in an educational way. It started with me buying an Intel NUC DCCP847DYE and upgrading it, spec being:
512 mSATA SSD
16GB RAM
Intel Dualband-Wireless-AC 7260 and it’s this thats caused me all my issues.
I then started looking for a Linux distro and settled on Mint but had major problems with my Bluetooth and I could only get it to work if i had Gnome Bluetooth and Blueman installed and both running for the other to work.
I tried everything I could find on the forums but it still wouldn’t work properly so i switched to Bodhi Linux and it worked well for a week then poof no Bluetooth again I tried all sorts (by the way complete beginner with Linux) anyhow few other distros later same results until today well yesterday but today it’s worked after searching through the forum and trying different things. So on another post I read about changing the kernel and after many hours of searching the correct way to do this I’m running the lts kernal, so last night after the kernal install I powered down my machine and removed the power source and held the power button and left it over night and YAY!!! i finally have Bluetooth.
Hi there @Waggy, and welcome to the Garuda community.
Sorry to hear about your trials and tribulations with your WiFi and Bluetooth. Sadly your intel 7260 WiFi adapter is not one of Intel’s better adapters. Personally, I never use Bluetooth, as I have always (even in my Windows days) felt it is too buggy and full of security holes. Logitech and other manufacturers still offer non Bluetooth wireless peripherals and I stick with them. I refuse to buy Bluetooth devices that connect to my phone or computer, and I won’t use it in my vehicle either. Bluetooth tends to break very regularly on kernel updates and Windows tends to mess with it very regularly as well. I just don’t need that much drama in my life to use Bluetooth with Linux.
It was so nice to read how you methodically researched your issues and worked through everything on your own. It’s so refreshing to see a new Linux user that has that kind of determination and old fashioned work ethic to power through all those obstacles.
You will fit in well here @Waggy, because those who aren’t averse to research and a little bit of work love Garuda, (and we love them).
If you have anymore WiFi or Bluetooth issues feel free to call on me, as I’ve done a ton of support for Intel wireless issues. Unfortinately, your particular Intel WiFi adapter has a reputation as one of their worst offerings.
