GNU/Linux Arch Installing Broadcom Bluetooth Firmware Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Download and Install Broadcom Bluetooth Firmware for Arch GNU/Linux Desktop.
And Broadcom Bluetooth Firmware for Arch is a collection of Proprietary Binary Blobs necessary for partial or full functionality of the Hardware Devices.
Especially relevant: recently several Vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Bluetooth stack such as CVE-2018-5383, CVE-2019-9506 (KNOB), CVE-2020-10135 (BIAS) and more. And since Broadcom has stopped active support for its consumer Devices, your system may be subject to Security Risks.
Especially relevant, if you are Unsure about your Wifi Device Chipset then see: How to Get Wireless Adapter Info on GNU/Linux.
This guide includes detailed instructions about to Enable Broadcom Bluetooth on Arch for the following Devices: BCM20702, BCM20703, BCM43142 and several others.
Last, this Guide is valid for all the Arch Linux Based Distros like:
- Manjaro
- CachyOS
- EndeavourOS
- Garuda
- ArcoLinux
- Archman
- Bluestar
- Archcraft
- ArchLabs
- ArchBang
- BlackArch
- Artix
1. Terminal Getting-Started
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Arch GNU/Linux:
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