戴尔XPS 9550在Ubuntu系统下安装蓝牙驱动的方法（Jaybird X3连接失败）

Hey there, let's get your Jaybird X3 paired with your Dell XPS 9550 on Ubuntu—here's a practical, step-by-step guide to tackle the Bluetooth driver issue:

Before diving into drivers, let's confirm what Bluetooth adapter your XPS 9550 has (it's almost always an Intel model, but better to be sure):

• Open a terminal and run either of these commands:
  • For PCI-connected Bluetooth: lspci | grep Bluetooth
  • For USB-connected Bluetooth: lsusb | grep Bluetooth
    You should see something like Intel Corporation Wireless-AC 8260 Bluetooth—note this down if you need to troubleshoot further.

Often, outdated system packages are the culprit. Let's make sure everything is up to date:

• Run these commands in terminal:

  sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
  

• Reboot your laptop after the update finishes. Sometimes Ubuntu will automatically detect and load the correct Bluetooth driver during this process.

Since the XPS 9550 uses Intel's wireless/Bluetooth combo module, we can install dedicated packages to ensure full compatibility:

• Install the necessary packages:

  sudo apt install intel-microcode bluez bluez-tools
  

• Reload the Bluetooth kernel module:

  sudo modprobe btusb
  

• Restart the Bluetooth service to apply changes:

  sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
  

Occasionally, the required firmware files for Intel Bluetooth might be missing or corrupted. Let's fix that:

• Check if the firmware exists in the system directory:

  ls /lib/firmware/intel/
  

  Look for files starting with ibt- (e.g., ibt-17-16.sfi for the 8260 module).
• If you don't see the right firmware file, reinstall the linux-firmware package to restore it:

  sudo apt install --reinstall linux-firmware
  

• Reboot your laptop again, then try connecting your Jaybird X3.

Once the driver is sorted, here's how to ensure a smooth pairing:

• Put your Jaybird X3 into pairing mode: Hold the power button until the LED flashes red and blue (refer to your headset manual if needed).
• Open Ubuntu's Bluetooth settings, search for "Jaybird X3", and click Pair.
• If pairing fails, delete any existing stale pairing records using bluetoothctl:
  1. Run bluetoothctl in terminal
  2. Type remove [DEVICE_MAC_ADDRESS] (replace with your headset's MAC, which you can find in Bluetooth settings)
  3. Exit with exit, then try pairing again.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者tomeraz