Step-by-step – Realtek RTL-SDR Driver Installation in Linux Mint 20

GNU/Linux Mint 20 Realtek RTL-SDR Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL-SDR Wireless Driver in GNU/Linux Mint 20.x Ulyana/Ulyssa/Uma/Una LTS Desktop.

And RTL-SDR (RTL2832U) is a very cheap USB Dongle that can be used as a Computer based Radio Scanner for receiving Live Radio Signals in your Area (no internet required).

Finally, depending on the particular Model it could receive frequencies from 500 kHz up to 1.75 GHz.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Mint GNU/Linux

   Bash Shell Mint QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Mint Linux

   First, Update the Apt Repo Sources with:

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.