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Ralink chipsets often cause problems for the Ubuntu or Linux users. Especially when we talk about the models rt3290 PCI, Rt3290 wifi or Ralink rt3290 Bluetooth (rtbth), none of them works well on the Linux distributions, Ralink chipsets have limited support towards the Linux OS.

Due to numerous bug reports Ubuntu developers have somehow fixed the ralink chipset WiFi bug from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (following Linux Kernel 4.15) release but Bluetooth issue still remains at the top level. Earlier we have shared the fix for Ralink Rt3290 which has resolved the Wifi problem. Users who are using an older version of Ubuntu they may still encounter Ralink WiFi and Bluetooth problems. If you still want to use an older version and your Ralink WiFi doesn’t works then read our article which shows you how to fix Ralink WiFi in Ubuntu.

So, we are here with the new easy solution of Ralink rt3290 bluetooth, which will provide you the detail step by step instructions for Ubuntu or Linux OS.

Here’s How to Make Ralink Rt3290 Bluetooth Work in Ubuntu or Linux

Step 1: Download the Ralink rt3290 bluetooth Driver Package

Now the first step is to download the ralink rt3290 bluetooth Linux driver (rtbth-dkms) package. Download this driver file from below link:

Please Note: The current deb package of Ralink rt3290 bluetooth is only available for x64 based distribution for 32bit distors you need to manually compile the bluetooth package for more please follow this link.

Step 2: Install Ralink rt3290 bluetooth Driver

After you have downloaded driver file, the next step is to install the driver package, Although you can install driver package via command line but we recommend Gdebi as it can install any debian package within seconds. If you don’t have Gdebi installer then please install it via Software center or just open terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T and type the below code:

sudo apt-get install Gdebi

Press Enter and when the installation succeed, Open the rtbth-dkms.deb file via Gdebi install and install the package (Shown in screenshot).

Also Read: How to Install Linux OS | 10 Easy Steps With Complete Guide

Step 3: Run the Ralink rt3290 bluetooth module (rtbth)

As you have completed above steps, now just after the installation finish, the next step is to check the bluetooth module- by typing below cmd in terminal

Soon as you launch this command you will get message “init complete” this indicates that your module have been successfully loaded. If the terminal doesn’t gives you any output then its advisable to please check your bluetooth area whether the ubuntu detects bluetooth or not. (If it doesn’t then read the below steps)

See the below screenshot of module loaded message

If the first command doesn’t works then toogle your WiFi switch on off and again type:

2. sudo modprobe rtbth or sudo modprobe -r rtbth

And, Press Enter, You will see your Wireless or Bluetooth light which indicates your rt3290 Bluetooth activated and you can now use your Bluetooth adapter.

Step 4: Auto-Load Ralink rt3290 (rtbth) module at startup

Now, the final step is to autoload the rtbth module at startup which prevents you from activating the module at every boot. For that you need to add the module in modules.conf file.

All you have to do is to find Kernel module file and its Located in /etc/modules-load.d/modules.conf

You can manually Browse this file in Nautilus or any other file manager. All you have to do is to run File Manager in Terminal by typing the command:

But if you find this difficult then execute the following command in terminal

2. sudo gedit /etc/modules-load.d/modules.conf

Then, Press Enter.

It will open the notepad file of modules.conf and after that enter rtbth at end of file (as shown in screenshots).

Just click on save and restart your PC and see if the modules load automatically. If you find any issue regarding these steps please free to drop a comment in our comment box.

Conclusion:

The Rt3290 chipset is itself bad, with unsupported and outdated drivers it has caused lots of problems not only with the Ubuntu/Linux distribution but to the windows as well. Due to discontinue support of some of their Wireless or bluetooth chipsets ralink has now become a limited choice for consumers.

Note: This method has a known issue i.e. whenever you close a lid of your laptop the Bluetooth module will stop functioning. The only way is to fix is to restart your computer.

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36 COMMENTS

Wow, I think this the first time my bluetooth speakers have ever worked. It was a breeze too, Thank you very much.

The first time the speakers ever worked in Linux that is . Sounds better in Linux than in Windows 10 running Ubuntu 18.04 with the MACOS transformation pack (I think it came out great). Amazing!

it’s working!! however issue is not completely not closed!!
but, the problem is after restarting the OS
it going back to normal again(not working!!)
Again implementing the above steps, it working perfect and same after reboot (not working)

Hello Raju, Please Make sure that you have added rtbth on modules.conf file in linux. If you have added the module name(rtbth) and still its not working then, open modules.conf file and remove the rtbth from it and save it then shut down your PC/laptop and start it again after it re-open modules.conf file and then add rtbth as shown in article. Then make a restart and see if its working on not..This will surely work.

It’s worked for me too; but when i restarted the computer, bluetooth driver has gone again. then i tried
“sudo modprobe rtbth” command again and then worked again.
i guess there is an issue about modules.conf file. pls help..i have ubuntu 18.04 by the way

Delete Modules.conf file and shutdown completely then restart your PC again. After that create a new modules.conf file and add rtbth on modules.conf file in linux. Then make a another restart and see if its working.

Hello friend, it’s worked too, but when i restart mi laptop back to not work again, i do they delete step and don’t work

For Debian distros, you can install rtbth.bin firmware its directly available in the official Debian repository

Solved on Ubuntu 18.04 64bit the modprobe issue.
You have to create an rc.local file with:
sudo gedit /etc/rc.local Put inside:
modprobe rtbth
exit 0 Then save and exit.
After this, make it executable with:
sudo chmod +x /etc/rc.local Restart and enjoy your Bluetooth active on boot! Ubuntu 18.04 doesn’t have the rc.local as for example in previous relases.
So you can create it and make executable on boot the “modprobe rtbth” command.

That didn’t work to me. What I needed to do is this (Xubuntu 20.04 LTS): 1) Create /etc/modprobe-rtbth.sh #!/bin/sh
sudo modprobe rtbth 2) Create /etc/rc.local #!/bin/sh -e
sh ‘/home/hulk/Documentos/hp-linux/modprobe-rtbth.sh’ 3) Make /etc/rc.local executable $ sudo chown root /etc/rc.local
$ sudo chmod 755 /etc/rc.local 4) Verify everything works fine $ sudo /etc/init.d/rc.local start 5) Reboot to test

Hello Marcos G
Your solution worked for me. Just some correction was needed:
1) Create /etc/modprobe-rtbth.sh #!/bin/sh
sudo modprobe rtbth 2) Create /etc/rc.local #!/bin/sh -e
sh ‘/etc/modprobe-rtbth.sh’ 3) Make /etc/rc.local executable $ sudo chown root /etc/rc.local
$ sudo chmod 755 /etc/rc.local 4) sudo cp /etc/rc.local /etc/init.d/
5) Verify everything works fine
$ sudo /etc/init.d/rc.local start 6) Reboot to test

Thank you! This worked for me but with some changes. 1)$ sudo gedit /etc/rc.local #!/bin/sh
sudo modprobe rtbth 2)$ sudo gedit /etc/rc.local #!/bin/sh -e
sh ‘modprobe-rtbth.sh’ 3) Make /etc/rc.local executable $ sudo chown root /etc/rc.local
$ sudo chmod 755 /etc/rc.local 4) Verify everything works fine $ sudo /etc/rc.local start 5) Reboot to test

Hello Rajesh, We have Provided the download button of Ralink rt3290 bluetooth Driver for Ubuntu 20.04. Thanks
Team Webwiks

Спасибо. Наконец-то нашёл ОТЛИЧНУЮ статью, которая смогла запустить мой Bluetooth на ноутбуке Asus X550DP под управлением Linux Mint 19.3. Wi-Fi тут работал отлично, а вот Bluetooth нифига не определялся. Всё получилось с первого раза, спасибо ))

it does not work after rebooting and when i type rtbth and save it in the modules.conf, this error comes up in the terminal – (gedit:4760): Tepl-WARNING **: 12:44:21.070: GVfs metadata is not supported. Fallback to TeplMetadataManager. Either GVfs is not correctly installed or GVfs metadata are not supported on this platform. In the latter case, you should configure Tepl with –disable-gvfs-metadata.

It’s Just a warning, and it doesn’t relate to the rtbth module try to follow these steps 1. Remove rtbth from the modules.conf and restart your pc/laptop after that Shut it down. 2. After 10 seconds power on your laptop and then type rtbth in modules.conf as shown in webwiks site. 3. Reboot, hope this will help you out Thanks
Webwiks Team

Thank you soo much. You are awesome… I loved the way you have explained in detail that the steps can be followed by a beginner like me who just started using Linux a week ago. I can’t thank you enough

I am not able to install rtbth-dkms package. Constantly I am seeing errors. I am using Ubuntu 20.04. I have a bluetooth keyboard mouse and earphone all lying useless… please helppp.

Yes, you can also install package using PPA or directly download the debian file using below link: https://launchpad.net/~blaze/+archive/ubuntu/rtbth-dkms

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Ralink RT3290 Bluetooth

Ralink RT3290 Bluetooth это официальный продукт от тайваньской компании «Ralink», известной как крупнейший производитель электронных чипсетов для беспроводной связи. Данное программное обеспечение корректирует работу беспроводного адаптера «Ralink» различных модификаций.

Использование

Приложение Ralink RT3290 Bluetooth можно установить на многие модели ноутбуков и корректировать работу одноименного беспроводного адаптера. Разные версии драйверов, имеют конкретный профиль корректировки, в зависимости от которого приложение успешно работает с интерфейсами Wi-Fi модулей и Bluetooth. Версия продукта, который мы сегодня обозреваем, предназначена для Bluetooth модулей соответственно.

Особенное назначение ПО от компании «Ralink» нашло в ноутбуках марки Hewlett-Packard. Данные модели ноутбуков, американской фирмы «Hewlett-Packard», в своем большинстве используют Bluetooth-адаптеры Ralink. Поэтому приложение получает наибольшую интеграцию и совместимость именно с этими устройствами. Помимо «HP», адаптеры Ralink можно встретить в устройствах других производителей.

Основная функция приложения заключается в налаживании стабильной и бесперебойной связи между устройствами соединенными по беспроводному типу, и дальнейшей корректировке установленного соединения. Программа совместима со всеми версиями ОС Windows. Особенно это видно на примере Windows 10, чья операционная система автоматически настраивает драйвера для адаптера, исключая ручную настройку юзером. Однако для владельцев ранних версий Windows, такая возможность отсутствует.

Установка

Драйвер Ralink RT3290 для Wi-Fi модулей разделяется на две версии: версия для 32-разрядных и версия для 64-разрядных операционных систем. Ralink RT3290 Bluetooth может устанавливаться в качестве единой версии на ОС независимо от ее разрядности. Вначале установки программа определяет наличие совместимых устройств в системе. Если этого не произошло, то скорее всего адаптер неисправен и необходимо обратиться в сервис. Инсталлятор программы имеет полную русификацию

Особенности

• поддержание и корректировка стабильной работы адаптера с Bluetooth модулем;
• совместимость со всеми версиями операционных систем Windows, в особенности Windows 10;
• полностью русифицированный инсталлятор приложения;
• единая версия Ralink RT3290 Bluetooth для 32-разрядных и 64-разрядных ОС.

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