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Expand Up @@ -61,6 +61,13 @@ If it's stopped, enable it to auto-start and immediately start it using the foll
sudo systemctl enable --now bluetooth
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If Bluetooth does not enable after that command, try the following steps:

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A couple things:

  • This only applies desktop computers, but this doesn't make that clear.
  • This is a pretty drastic step that is not guaranteed to fix the problem, and is very hardware-dependent. I'd rather couch it in language along the lines of "in some cases" or "this might help", rather than inserting it as the next troubleshooting step that everyone should try. I'm not sure how to state that sentiment cleanly though.

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Maybe you you solved much of the problem.

This only applies desktop computers, but this doesn't make that clear.

Good catch. A gaming laptop would not get the same resolution. I can mention that.

This is a pretty drastic step that is not guaranteed to fix the problem, and is very hardware-dependent.

True it is not guaranteed. How about this sentiment and heading instead so we can ensure only desktop users attempt it?

Desktop computer power reset

This solution is not applicable to laptops and in some cases can be resolved via these steps.

  • Shut down the computer.
  • Unplug the computer.
  • Wait 60 seconds.
  • Plug back in and power on the computer.


- Shut down the computer.
- Unplug the computer.
- Wait 60 seconds.
- Plug back in and power on the computer.

## Using Bluetooth Manager (blueman)

A third-party program called <u>Bluetooth Manager</u> can sometimes pair and trust Bluetooth devices better than the default Bluetooth settings. Install it with this command:
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