Step-by-step – AirPods Headset Fedora 35 Setup Guide

Setting Up

2. 2. Installing Dependencies

   Then to Install Required Software
   Simply play:

   sudo dnf install bluez*

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

3. 3. Loading Bluetooth Kernel Module

   Now try to Load Bluetooth USB Kernel Module
   With:

   sudo  modprobe btusb

   And then Restart Bluetooth Service:

   sudo systemctl restart bluetooth

4. 4. Configuring AirPods

   Next to Configure Apple AirPods Bluetooth backend
   First, you can try with this set up:

   sudo nano /etc/bluetooth/main.conf

   Set the “ControllerMode” in “bredr” or possibly “dual”:

   

   Ctrl+w to Search.
   And Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor!
   Now Restart the Bluetooth Service:

   sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth restart

   Thanks to askubuntu.com: 922860.

5. 5. Pairing AirPods Headset

   Finally, Pair & Enjoy AirPods Headset
   On GNOME go to Settings > Bluetooth:

   

So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Quick-Start with AirPods Headset on Fedora 35!