Questions tagged [macbook]
Questions relating to Apple's MacBook. Use this tag if you have trouble installing or using Ubuntu on the Apple MacBook. Please use the macbook-air or macbook-pro tag if the question is specific to MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
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Problems with Bootable USB on macbook pro w/ ventura 13.2.1 (Apple M2, 2022)
I'm a total rookie so please be patient. I'd like to try Ubuntu on my macbook pro laptop using a live version on an USB stick but there is no way it sees the USB when i restart in recovery mode
I ...
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Drivers for MacBook Pro 2019 not working every time (Ubuntu)
I'm new here and to Ubuntu. I have a MacBook Pro 2019 13-inch (with T2) and I have recently installed Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (using dual boot with MacOS and Ubuntu).
I did my best to install all the drivers ...
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Ubuntu 23.10 wont wake up after closing the lid on my 2017 MacBook Pro
I recently replaced MacOS Ventura with Ubuntu 23.10 on my 2017 MacBook Pro and every time I close then re-open the lid it wont wake up. I end up having to hard restart the laptop to use it.
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ubuntu 23.10 on macbook pro 2015 15" camera problem
CAMERA NOT WORKING
there is no driver on my device to make camera works properly and I don't have any knowledge about where to find drivers for Ubuntu 23.10 I am using MacBook pro 2015 15" if ...
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how can ı install ubuntu 20.04 in m1 MacBook
In order to work with ros, I need to install ubuntu on my m1 macbook device, and as I learned from the internet, ros is supported by ubuntu 20.04 version. I had previously installed the ubuntu 23 ...
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Installing Ubuntu on Macbook pro intel (2016) failed, GRUB recovery not available
I tried to install ubuntu on my old macbookpro (2016). The first bit of flashing the .iso file onto a usb using BalenaEtcher was fine. I managed to open the EFI Boot. Note: I used Disk Utility to ...
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Ubuntu not detecting particular wifi (dual boot, Macbook)
This is not a question, but to provide a solution to people suffering this problem. I've tried every step suggested out there, but none of them worked.
To describe my issue, I have a Macbook Pro, duel ...
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No sound/Dummy output on a Ubuntu 22.04 Macbook pro
I have tried to reinstalling pulseaudio and pipewire. It just won't work
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~/Documents/Self$ sudo apt install pulseaudio
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state ...
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cannot enable wifi on Ubuntu server 22.04 installed on macbook air 2019 with Broadcom [14e4:4488] (rev 04)
I am connected to the internet via ethernet cable and want to enable wifi on macbook air 2019 running ubuntu server 22.04. My pciid is as follows:
73:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Inc. and ...
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Wifi network adaptor tips do not work on Macbook Air with Ubuntu
I have Ubuntu 23.04 on a MacBook Air from early 2015. The wifi adaptor is not recognized. The Macbook air has an i7 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 500 GB Hard Disk, and a Broadcom Inc. and subsidiaries ...
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MacBook Air Intel keyboard issues on Ubuntu MATE
I installed the current Ubuntu MATE 22.04 on my old MacBook Air Intel and everything looks great, except for the so-called "Common editing shortcuts" (CTRL+C, CTRL+X ...).
I tried various ...
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Wifi driver for MAcbook on Ubuntu 22.04
I followed this guide to install Bluetooth and WiFi drivers. From the guide I ran downloaded the firmware file on my Mac, ran the script there, then booted into Ubuntu and ran the script there as well,...
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Keyboard backlight: how to have it turn off automatically after x minutes of inactivity on Macbook Air
Ik recently installed Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS on my Macbook Air (i5-4250U, 4Gb, 121 Gb). System works like a charm, except for one thing. I want the keyboard backlight to automatically dim / turn off after ...
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22.04.3 LTS Desktop *-network UNCLAIMED [duplicate]
I recently set my 2018 Mac book pro to dual boot using 22.04.3 LTS Desktop and it wont allow me to connect to the internet via WiFi. When I enter
sudo lshw -C network
it gives me this:
*network ...
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Nouveau vs Nvidia proprietary driver [duplicate]
I installed Ubuntu 22.04 on my MacBook Pro mid 2010 and I am having issues installing the Nvidia proprietary drivers for its GeForce 320M GPU. Is nouveau a great option to stick with or shall I ...
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MacBook Pro 2017 - USB C Dock not working / wifi only 2.4GHz
ive got a MacBook Pro 14.1 and installed Ubuntu Unity on that mac because i doesn't like mac OS.
According to a guide on github, ive successfully got sound working.
I am using a USB-C Docking station ...
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Ubuntu don't recognizes wifi on macbook 13 [duplicate]
it's not a question, but a solution, after one day i got the goddamn thing!
Well, how you can see in title, my ubuntu cannot solve the problem. some dramatics solution i found: reintall all ubuntu...
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no dev/video0 Ubuntu 22.04.3 mac-2015
i cannot capture no photo/video
errors thrown by cheese:
(cheese:30514): cheese-CRITICAL **: 22:47:19.015: cheese_camera_device_get_name: assertion 'CHEESE_IS_CAMERA_DEVICE (device)' failed
(cheese:...
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No Wi-Fi adapter found on a MacBook Air 6,2 running Ubuntu 22.04
I am running Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS on my MacBook Air 6,2 with an Intel® Core™ i5-4260U CPU and Intel HD Graphics 5000. However, I am unable to connect to Wi-Fi as my system does not detect any Wi-Fi ...
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MacBook Air 2017 Build-In Webcam not recognized on Ubuntu 22.04
I know that there is a thread which almost sounds the same (Webcam not working in Ubuntu 22.04 on MacBook Air), but I followed the instructions in the most upvoted comment, which didn´t work out. I'm ...
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moving files in zhs terminal beginner question
I was trying to move a file called "peakpx (1).jpg" from Downloads to a new directory that I created called thenew however it didn't let me move it with mv ~/Downloads "peakpx (1).jpg&...
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Battery usage with MacBook Air
Currently running ubuntu with a macbook air 6
Running into a problem though with the battery. I've managed to lower the overall usage (see outputs) especially when idle, but there is still 50 C plus ...
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Using UTM to download Ubuntu on Mac with M2 Chip
I am trying to install Ubuntu on a virtual machine called UTM for my MacBook, but I keep getting an error message right before it finishes the installation. I do not understand what might be wrong ...
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Running Ubuntu in UTM Vm on M2 chip Macbook - Not promtet with "Install Ubuntu" or "Try Ubuntu"
I am trying to run Ubuntu as a VM using UTM. I have successfully set everything up, however, when I should be promtet with "Install Ubuntu" or "Try Ubuntu" I get this:
Anyone know ...
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Where can I get Ubuntu 20.4 LTS download linkfor Macbook m1? [duplicate]
I want to download Ubuntu 20.4 LTS for my M1.
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Macbook 2010 running Ubuntu - no battery - how do I have it automatically restart after a power failure?
I have a Macbook Pro running Ubuntu from 2010. Since its Lithium Ion battery was swollen, I removed the battery and now have it running from a UPS - uninterrupted power supply.
Sometimes, the power ...
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Booting into Ubuntu from a Macbook
I already have installed Ubuntu and have already used it but for some reason it now is not showing up when I select a boot device. I believe it’s because I uninstalled Windows which I installed from ...
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WiFi driver for broadcom 802.11
I installed Ubuntu 22.04 on an external hard drive from my MacBook Air.
Interestingly while it was in trial mode I went to Additional Drivers and I was able to select the Broadcom 802.11 Linux STA ...
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Wi-Fi issues in Kubuntu on MacBook Pro - Wi-Fi interface not detected
I installed Kubuntu on my MacBook Pro, but I'm having trouble with my Wi-Fi connection. The network interface is not being detected, and I'm unable to connect to any Wi-Fi networks. I have checked the ...
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How do I get my Wifi Network Adapter to work on my MacBook Air from Early 2015?
As the title says I'm trying to get my WiFi to work. I'm running Ubuntu 23.04 on a MacBook Air from early 2015. It has an i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB Hard Disk, and a "03:00.0 Network ...
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Sound Macbook pro Ubuntu 22.04
Please could someone help here is my system information;
System:
Host: lewis-host Kernel: 5.19.0-45-generic x86_64 bits: 64
Desktop: GNOME 42.5 Distro: Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)
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SSH link between Ubuntu 20.04 and a MacBook Air
I am trying to connect my PC and MacBook Air via an SSH link over my internet connection. I've been researching for about a month and I have gotten to a point of failure so I decided to write a ...
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How to configure layout PT-BR on Ubuntu 22.04 running on a Macbook Pro 9,2 with US (English) ANSI keyboard?
I've given up using Mac OS on my old Macbook Pro mid 2012 (model id:9,2), so I installed Ubuntu 22.04. But I speak Brazilian Portuguese, so I wanted to use PT-BR as my system language. However, my ...
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Install Ubuntu 22.04 besides Windows 10 in BOOTCAMP partition on Macbook and triple boot without 3rd party boot manager
I have installed Windows 10 besides MacOS Big Sur using bootcamp on a Macbook retina 2015 with PCIe based SSD. wubiuefi failed to install Ubuntu 22.04 within the Windows partition and I wonder if ...
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No network connect after installing ubuntu 22.04 on macbook [duplicate]
I am new to ubuntu/Linux. I just installed 22.04 LTS on my macbook. Everything seems to work well except network. Here's what I see under Network section
network
Here's the output from lshw -c network....
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Ubuntu installed on a Macbook - no sound, not wake up
After installing Ubuntu 20.04 on a Macbook, it has no sound. I did try to follow several guidance found on AskUbuntu.com but still no sound.
In addition, when the laptop goes into sleep mode, it doesn'...
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Ubuntu 22.04.2 on Macbook Pro 17 (late 2011) - unable to get builtin display to native 1920x1200 resolution
I have recently installed Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS on my Macbook Pro 17 (late 2011). It worked right out of the box including my wireless drivers! Running Ubuntu on this laptop definitely breathes new life ...
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Wireless driver on macbook air early 2015
So I have installed Ubuntu ony macbook air but can't seem to get the WiFi working. I followed the steps here and here but nothing seems to work. For reference, after running
lspci -vnn | grep Network
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Shutdown not completing cleanly on Ubuntu 22.04
I recently did a clean install of Ubuntu 22.04 on my 2008 MacBook 4.1 and then installed the Unity desktop. (I actually like Unity and am prepared to take the performance hit compared to a lighter ...
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Installing Ubuntu on MacBook Air 1,1
I've wanted to give my MacBook Air 1,1 a new life with Ubuntu. It seems this computer has a 64-bit CPU, so it should run current versions of Ubuntu.
However, when I try to I install the ISO to the USB ...
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Remote Desktop from Mac to Ubuntu stops working when I change rooms
I'm pretty new to Ubuntu, so forgive the noob.
I have this odd situation when trying to remote desktop from my macbook to three separate mini pcs which all have Ubuntu 22.04.
I set them up in my ...
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Bluetooth not worknig on Macbook Pro - 2016 - 5.19.0-38-generic #39-Ubuntu
I am having problems configuring the bluetooth on my device. I tried different ways, but I cannot make this work. Could you please help me on solving this?
~$ lspci -knn | grep Net -A3; lsusb; uname -...
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How to remap the Mac power key into forward delete?
I have got a Macbook and would like to remap the power key to work as a forward delete like on a common keyboard. Best solution would be that the power key still function as such when long pressing it....
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Remote Desktop Ubuntu22.04.2 and MacBook M1
I have an Ubuntu 22.04.2 version installed over an old MacBook Pro 2011 installed.
I'm trying to connect from a MacBook Air M1 and I can reach my Ubuntu computer and see the message
Do you want to ...
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Keyboard and Trackpad are not working on Macbook Air Using Ubuntu TLS
first at all i want to say hello. I'm new in the world of Ubuntu and new in this forum.
Now to the problem.
I have to install Ubuntu on my MacBook Air 2020 for my university (i ordered a lenovo but it ...
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22.04, battery reading is occasionally very off after a sleep
Laptop is MacBook Pro 13 early 2015. When just booted, its fine, battery percentage shows accuratelly. But after a sleep it occasionally (like 80% of time) goes wrong, showing 4-10% left, while in ...
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Initramfs unpacking failed: decoding failed on 2010 macbook after changing wifi drivers
i installed linux on a 2010 macbook, as a project to help renew my grandma's old macbook. Every time it started it gave me failed to set moklistrt but said continuing boot since secure mode is ...
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Grub boot loader Macbook Pro
I am using macbook pro 2012, i wanted single boot macbook burned ubuntu iso to Sandisk USB drive everything was okay. Reseted hard drive, made partitions manually, also kept 512 MB free space for EFI....
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Ubuntu software and updates says my wifi adapter is not working [duplicate]
does it imply my wifi adapter is broken?
I have an old macBook air from 2009, I have installed on it Ubuntu 22.04. it works but very slowly. now I want to use it as a server. I want to use the wifi ...
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Macbook Air 2015 wifi adapter not found issue
What happened:
Wifi stopped working.
'Wifi' tab inside settings says 'no wifi adapter found'.
Reboot does not help.
Diagnostics:
lspci shows:
03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Inc. and ...