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Thanks for all the help, guys! Using the mouse instead of touch pad was not an acceptable option, so I installed Ubuntu 20.04 instead.Everything seems to work there except for the screen brightness -/+ F keys (F11/F12 on my laptop) still and logging out/locking/closed lid disconnects the WiFi, but both are not big deals. I hope the next Ubuntu version will fix them, though.
Quote from: JaymzRG on March 11, 2022, 01:35:22 AMI looked through the online specs guides of my laptop (https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_3_15ITL05/IdeaPad_3_15ITL05_Spec.pdf) and it seems like either, according to some other sites I looked at on Google, Linux Lite only supports Synaptics touchpads (I think mine is Precision, according to page 4 of the pdf I posted) or I need to just wait for Linux to make a driver for my touchpad, seeing as my laptop might be a little TOO new, lol. Anyone know for sure which it is?If it only supports Synaptics touchpads, is there any to use a Synaptics driver for my laptop? This site (https://mspoweruser.com/enable-precision-touchpad-drivers-non-precision-pc/) says you can use Precision drivers on non-precision touchpads, so I'm wondering if you can do the opposite and use Synaptics drivers on non-Synaptics touchpads. If it is possible, I need a step-by-step walkthrough of how to install the Synaptics driver... or any touchpad driver that will work! Lol.Read here https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000150104/precision-xps-ubuntu-general-touchpad-mouse-issue-fix?lwp=rt Instructions are clear and the process seems fairly easy to follow. One thing, where it reads sudo apt-get install --install-recommends linux-generic-hwe-16.04 change that for Code: [Select]sudo apt install --install-recommends linux-generic-hwe-20.04 since that's the current version. Also, before doing any of this, I highly recommend performing a backup; better safe, than sorry.
I looked through the online specs guides of my laptop (https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_3_15ITL05/IdeaPad_3_15ITL05_Spec.pdf) and it seems like either, according to some other sites I looked at on Google, Linux Lite only supports Synaptics touchpads (I think mine is Precision, according to page 4 of the pdf I posted) or I need to just wait for Linux to make a driver for my touchpad, seeing as my laptop might be a little TOO new, lol. Anyone know for sure which it is?If it only supports Synaptics touchpads, is there any to use a Synaptics driver for my laptop? This site (https://mspoweruser.com/enable-precision-touchpad-drivers-non-precision-pc/) says you can use Precision drivers on non-precision touchpads, so I'm wondering if you can do the opposite and use Synaptics drivers on non-Synaptics touchpads. If it is possible, I need a step-by-step walkthrough of how to install the Synaptics driver... or any touchpad driver that will work! Lol.
sudo apt install --install-recommends linux-generic-hwe-20.04
Quote from: JaymzRG on March 10, 2022, 03:52:35 PM@JaymzRG I didn't wanna try this Ire Xe solution because it says it's for Ubuntu 20.04 (I'm using Linux Lite) and already messed up one OS trying another "Tear-free" tweak I found on other sites. I really don't wanna reinstall the OS again, lol.Linux Lite is based on Ubuntu.
@JaymzRG I didn't wanna try this Ire Xe solution because it says it's for Ubuntu 20.04 (I'm using Linux Lite) and already messed up one OS trying another "Tear-free" tweak I found on other sites. I really don't wanna reinstall the OS again, lol.
@JaymzRG 1st thing to check is after installing updates, is to check "Install Drivers" You can find this on the Welcome Screen, Menu (type the name).. Under the Additional Drivers you may see additional drivers for your system... Under Control Panel: Also for video - you may want to check "Display" and can try different resolution/refresh configurations."Mouse and Touchpad" also listed - Under devices, next to device on the far right ensure button is enabled. "Power Manager" which you've found, you can adjust the settings in the tab. My laptop is still on LL4.8 but I believe the screens/functionality are the same...Any of the programs listed or on the system can also be searched - click the menu button and type the name... i.e. type Lite and all the programs specific will resolve. One other piece of advice - I would make a backup via TimeShift, is like a Last Know Good Config.. Should you attempt to install drivers or apply fixes to correct the hardware - you can easily revert back to the current/pre state. Then once you're happy - you can delete the old and make another back up... Keeping in line with easy fixes or those easily reverted... What I would try next, is a newer kernel.. Your using 5.4 perhaps a newer kernel.. Search for "Lite Tweaks" then "Kernel Installer".. I would maybe try 5.8 then 5.10 or 5.12 .. you dont have to try each one.. BUT I would try the lower then next higher = so when you reboot (you'll have to) you will automatically boot to the HIGHEST... You can remove old kernels with "Kernel Remover" in tweaks... FYI WHEN REMOVING... You cannot remove the in use kernel - safety net as to not break system...IF the new kernel does not work or the system does not like it (say things stop working).. Return to the last working kernel by rebooting - then on the "Grub Screen" - choose "Advanced" then choose the desired kernel (5.4) ... To confirm what kernel you're using/booted to Code: [Select]uname -r If you want to try an older kernel = same as above but you'll want to choose the "Advanced" on grub to select the older.. If joy is found - you can use "Kernel Remover" to any other tested kernels... But I'd keep 5.4.xxx -- I like to keep the previous kernel or 2 just to make sure all is good ** This sounds like a lot - but its not really ** LL has simplified a lot of this functionality and is all GUI based (less the 1 command I provided) And every listed here is easily recoverable.
uname -r
Quote from: JaymzRG on March 09, 2022, 02:38:53 PMI just bought a Lenovo Ideapad 3 15ITL05 laptop Is this your laptop? https://www.coolblue.be/en/product/878441/lenovo-ideapad-3-15itl05-81x800cvmb-azerty.html Well, if that's the case, it uses the Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics processor and you might want to read here https://dgpu-docs.intel.com/devices/iris-xe-max-graphics/index.html An excerpt: QuoteWhile support for the Intel Iris Xe Graphics processor has already been integrated into Linux* and integrated into Linux-based distributions such as Ubuntu 20.04.1, enabling work for the Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics processor in Linux* is ongoing. In that same link, they Quoteprovide early access to that software and instructions to configure an Ubuntu 20.04.1 system so you can take advantage of both graphics adapters today. Which are not trivial. I think that's the issue; the driver for that GPU isn't being loaded, and your inxi output kind of confirms that cause it says: Code: [Select]Graphics: Device-1: Intel vendor: Lenovo driver: N/A bus ID: 0000:00:02.0 Display: x11 server: X.Org 1.20.13 driver: fbdev unloaded: modesetting,vesa resolution: 1920x1080~77Hz OpenGL: renderer: llvmpipe (LLVM 12.0.0 256 bits) v: 4.5 Mesa 21.2.6 direct render: Yes It should list the driver as: Code: [Select]driver: i915At least according to that link I shared above. Instead, it's using the fbdev driver https://www.systutorials.com/docs/linux/man/4-fbdev/ Quotefbdev is an Xorg driver for framebuffer devices. This is a non-accelerated driver, the following framebuffer depths are supported: 8, 15, 16, 24. All visual types are supported for depth 8, and TrueColor visual is supported for the other depths. Multi-head configurations are supported. I would try a new kernel, 5.11+ and see if that makes things better.
I just bought a Lenovo Ideapad 3 15ITL05 laptop
While support for the Intel Iris Xe Graphics processor has already been integrated into Linux* and integrated into Linux-based distributions such as Ubuntu 20.04.1, enabling work for the Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics processor in Linux* is ongoing.
provide early access to that software and instructions to configure an Ubuntu 20.04.1 system so you can take advantage of both graphics adapters today.
Graphics: Device-1: Intel vendor: Lenovo driver: N/A bus ID: 0000:00:02.0 Display: x11 server: X.Org 1.20.13 driver: fbdev unloaded: modesetting,vesa resolution: 1920x1080~77Hz OpenGL: renderer: llvmpipe (LLVM 12.0.0 256 bits) v: 4.5 Mesa 21.2.6 direct render: Yes
driver: i915
fbdev is an Xorg driver for framebuffer devices. This is a non-accelerated driver, the following framebuffer depths are supported: 8, 15, 16, 24. All visual types are supported for depth 8, and TrueColor visual is supported for the other depths. Multi-head configurations are supported.