RT3290 Ralink driver in Ubuntu

Solution 1:

Generally, the answer above is a steps in a correct direction. There are only two steps missing.

Step-by-step solution Open new terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type as follows:

 sudo apt install git
 mkdir ~/tmp
 cd ~/tmp
 git clone https://github.com/alinefr/rtbth.git
 cd rtbth
 make
 sudo make install
 sudo cp -r ~/rtbth /usr/src/rtbth-3.9.3
 sudo dkms install rtbth/3.9.3
 sudo nano /etc/modules

Add rtbth to the end of the file, then Ctrl+o and ENTER (to save the file) and Ctrl+X to close the editor

Then reboot and the new driver will be loaded.

This one worked for me to get the Bluetooth to be active and find devices, however, I didn't succeeded to pair my Jabra play clipper with it, but that might be due to the Jabra device problems.

Anyway, you can try it out and share your progress with us

Solution 2:

I also was facing the same problem and I tried all the solution I could find and still could not solve it, most I was able to reach was that all the Bluetooth devices were showing but I was not able to connect to any of them.

But I just today finally found something that works and is very easy to install, it is located on github rtbth-dkms.

To Install,

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:blaze/rtbth-dkms
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install rtbth-dkms

and then follow the Init commands below, your BlueTooth will work now, in case of any problem leave a comment, I will be happy to help you.

Usage

# Init
sudo modprobe rtbth
sudo rfkill unblock bluetooth
hcitool dev # check

# Switch off
sudo rfkill block bluetooth

# Switch on
sudo rfkill unblock bluetooth

# Shutdown
sudo pkill -2 rtbt
sudo rmmod rtbth