How to Add T2 Kernel Repository for Debian-Based Systems

GNU/Linux Debian Adding T2 Kernel Repo Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Mac T2 Chip Support Kernel Repository in Debian-Based GNU/Linux OSes.

And T2 Kernel for Debian is including the needed Apple T2 Patches.

And this Repo includes the following Packages/Scripts:

• apple-bce: Exposes Keyboard, Camera, Touchbar, etc as USB devices. Also does audio.
• apple-ibridge: Touchbar driver, keyboard backlight on mbp16,X (ones where touchbar does not have esc key in it).
• apple-t2-audio-config: Audio config files for the audio device apple-bce has.
• apple-gmux-t2: Driver for hybrid graphics on Macs with both AMD and Intel GPU.
• linux-apfs: Debian package for the linux-apfs-rw driver.
• t2-kernel-script: The kernel update script for Debian Mainline T2 kernels.
• t2-kernel-script-lts: The kernel update script for Debian T2 kernels.
• t2-kernel-script-debian: The kernel update script for Debian Mainline T2 kernels.

In case for further insight see: GitHup Page

Finally, this Repo Setup is Valid for All the Debian-based Platforms like:

• Kali
• MX Linux
• Deepin
• Parrot
• antiX
• SparkyLinux
• Q4OS
• Netrunner
• Voyager
• MakuluLinux
• Elive
• LMDE
• Parsix
(You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Debian:

   Here Console Debian QuickStart Guide

   Link to Step-by-Step Guide on Getting Started with Command Line in Debian

2. 2. Adding T2 Kernel GPG Key

   Again to Add T2 Kernel GPG Signature Key
   Do:

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   curl -s --compressed "https://adityagarg8.github.io/t2-ubuntu-repo/KEY.gpg" | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/t2-ubuntu-repo.gpg >/dev/null

3. 3. Adding T2 Kernel Repo

   Then to Add T2 Kernel Repository for Debian
   Execute:

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   sudo curl -s --compressed -o /etc/apt/sources.list.d/t2.list "https://adityagarg8.github.io/t2-ubuntu-repo/t2.list"
   sudo apt update

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

4. 4. Refreshing Debian Sources

   Next to Refresh Debian Apt Repo Sources
   With:

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   sudo apt update

5. 5. Installing T2 Kernel

   Finally, to Install T2 Kernel for Debian

   T2 Kernel Debian Installation Guide

   T2 Kernel Setup on Debian