How to Pair AirPods on Linux Mint 22

Setting Up AirPods on Linux Mint 22

2. 2. Install Dependencies for AirPods on Linux Mint 22

   Next, install dependencies for AirPods on Linux Mint 22 by running this command:

   sudo apt install bluez* ofono ofono-phonesim

   Authenticate with your User Admin Pass. If you see “User is Not in Sudoers file,” refer to this guide: Enable sudo on Linux Mint 22.

3. 3. Load Bluetooth Kernel Module on Linux Mint 22

   Following that, load the Bluetooth USB Kernel Module on Linux Mint 22:

   sudo modprobe btusb

   Then, restart the Bluetooth service with:

   sudo systemctl restart bluetooth

   This step is essential for ensuring that your Bluetooth functionality is active and working properly.

4. 4. Configure AirPods on Linux Mint 22

   Afterwards, configure AirPods on Linux Mint 22. Begin by adjusting the Bluetooth backend settings:

   sudo nano /etc/bluetooth/main.conf

   Set “ControllerMode” to “bredr” or “dual”:

   

   To search in the file, press Ctrl+w. Then, press Ctrl+x to save and exit the nano editor. Restart the Bluetooth service with:

   sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth restart

   If pairing your AirPods doesn’t work, you can continue with the additional troubleshooting steps provided below.
   Alternatively, edit the oFono configuration. Open the file:

   sudo nano /etc/pulse/default.pa

   Find “load-module module-bluetooth-discover” and update it to:

   load-module module-bluetooth-discover headset=ofono

   Save and exit the editor as before.

   

   Additionally, add the user “pulse” to the “bluetooth” group by running:

   sudo usermod -aG bluetooth pulse

   Grant the necessary permissions by editing:

   /etc/dbus-1/system.d/ofono.conf

   Search for “</busconfig>” and insert the following before it:

   <policy user="pulse">
   <allow send_destination="org.ofono"/>
   </policy>
   

   Save and exit. Furthermore, configure Phonesim by editing:

   /etc/ofono/phonesim.conf

   Append these lines:

   [phonesim]
   Driver=phonesim
   Address=127.0.0.1
   Port=12345
   

   Save and exit. Finally, restart the oFono service with:

   sudo systemctl restart ofono.service

   Restart Phonesim with:

   ofono-phonesim -p 12345 /usr/share/phonesim/default.xml

   To test the Phonesim setup, use:

   cd /tmp

   git clone git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/network/ofono/ofono.git

   cd ofono/test

   ./list-modems

   Special thanks to askubuntu.com for their helpful resources: 922860 and 831331.