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Asked: 2024-10-04T19:46:54+05:30

I’m having trouble with Bluetooth on my Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS system. Although the Bluetooth service appears to be active, I am unable to turn it on or connect to any devices. Has anyone experienced this issue, and what steps can I take to resolve it?

Hey everyone,

I’m really hoping someone can help me out here. I recently upgraded to Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS, and while I’m loving most of the changes, I’ve hit a pretty frustrating snag with Bluetooth.

I noticed that the Bluetooth service is showing as active, but I can’t seem to turn it on or connect to any devices. I’ve tried the usual things like toggling Bluetooth on and off, rebooting my system, and even unpairing and re-pairing devices that I’m trying to connect. But nothing seems to work!

I’m not super tech-savvy, so I’m a bit lost here. When I go into the settings, Bluetooth is there, but it’s like the option to turn it on is grayed out or something. I went through the terminal to see if there’s any helpful output, but honestly, a lot of it looks like a foreign language to me.

I even checked if there are any additional drivers, thinking maybe my Bluetooth adapter needs something that didn’t come pre-installed. However, everything looks good on that front. I’ve also made sure that the devices I was trying to pair with are working fine, as I connected them to another computer just fine.

Has anyone else run into this issue? I’m wondering if there’s a secret sauce or a few terminal commands I should try. Or maybe there’s a specific package I need to install that I’m just not aware of? I’ve read some stuff online, but it seems really hit or miss, and I don’t want to mess things up even further.

Any tips or suggestions would be immensely appreciated. I’m all ears—whether it’s some troubleshooting steps or just a shoulder to cry on about my Bluetooth blues! Thanks in advance!

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    1. Hey there!

      I totally get your frustration with the Bluetooth issues on Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS! It can be super annoying when things don’t work as expected. Here are a few things you could try to get your Bluetooth working:

      • Check if Bluetooth is blocked: Sometimes Bluetooth might be blocked. You can check that by running this command in the terminal:
        rfkill list
        Look for Bluetooth and see if it says “blocked” or “unblocked”. If it’s blocked, you can unblock it with:
        sudo rfkill unblock bluetooth
      • Restart the Bluetooth service: This can sometimes fix weird issues. Use this command in the terminal:
        sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
      • Update your system: It’s always a good idea to make sure everything is up to date. Use:
        sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
      • Install BlueZ: This is the official Bluetooth stack for Linux. Try installing or reinstalling it with:
        sudo apt install --reinstall bluez
      • Check Bluetooth status: You can check if everything is running alright with:
        systemctl status bluetooth
        This will show you the current status of the Bluetooth service.

      If none of this works, maybe try booting from a live USB of an older Ubuntu version to see if Bluetooth works there. This could help figure out if it’s a hardware issue or something wrong with the new version.

      Don’t worry—you aren’t alone in this! Good luck, and I hope you get your Bluetooth blues sorted out soon!

    2. It sounds like you’re experiencing some common issues with Bluetooth on Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS. First, it may be helpful to check if your Bluetooth service is indeed running properly. You can do this by opening a terminal and executing the command systemctl status bluetooth.service. If it’s not active or if there are errors, try restarting the service with sudo systemctl restart bluetooth.service. Additionally, you might want to check the output of bluetoothctl to see if your adapter is recognized and to ensure it is powered on. Within the Bluetooth control interface, you can enter power on to manually enable the adapter.

      If the Bluetooth option in your settings remains grayed out, consider updating your system to ensure all packages are current. Use the commands sudo apt update and sudo apt upgrade. Moreover, verify that you have the necessary Bluetooth packages installed. You can install or reinstall the BlueZ package using sudo apt install --reinstall bluez. If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to check the kernel logs for any error messages related to Bluetooth by running dmesg | grep -i bluetooth. This can provide additional insight into what’s going wrong. With these commands and checks, you should be closer to diagnosing the problem.