GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding Realtek rtl8723DS Driver PPA Repo Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Realtek rtl8723DS Driver PPA Repository in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux OSes.
And Realtek rtl8723DS Driver for Ubuntu PPA is developed thanks to the beneficent Work of Kelebek333.
Especially relevant, if you are Unsure about your Wi-fi Card ID then see: How to Get Wireless Adapter Info on GNU/Linux.
Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Lubuntu
- Kubuntu
- Xubuntu
- Zorin OS
- Pop_OS!
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi Linux
- Q4OS
- Trisquel
- LXLE
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Voyager Ubuntu
- Linux Ultimate Edition
1. Launching Terminal
How to QuickStart with Command Line on GNU/Linux:
2. Adding Realtek rtl8723DS Driver Repo
Then to Add Realtek rtl8723DS Driver Repository for Ubuntu
Execute:sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kelebek333/kablosuz
And then for most Ubuntu-based OSes to Refresh Repos:sudo apt update
In case of Not Found Issue then amend it manually, with the nano Editor like:sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list.d/kelebek333*.list
And try Set it to the nearest Release, so for instance Change “noble” in “mantic”.
Again the Ubuntu Derivatives you may need to search Online for the Parent using the “based on” Keyword.
Ctrl+x to Save and Exit.
Last, Update the Apt Sources again.3. Disabling Secure Boot
(Only on PCs with BIOS and installed in UEFI Mode) So to Disable Secure Boot
First, check your installation Mode with:[ -d /sys/firmware/efi ] && echo "EFI" || echo "BIOS"
And then again to check Secure Boot state:mokutil --sb-state
If it is Enabled then access you PC BIOS and Disable it! In case you may be interested to see: How to Access BIOS Guide.
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