MacBook Pro (14,22017) Touch Bar Not Working: Linux Solution
If you've recently downloaded Debian 12 on your MacBook Pro (14,22017) and found that the Touch Bar is not working, you're not alone. Many users have reported this issue, but luckily, there is a solution.
The Problem
The Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro is a touch-sensitive OLED strip that replaces the traditional function keys. It's a useful feature, but it can be problematic when using Linux on a MacBook Pro. The Touch Bar may not work at all, or it may only work intermittently.
The Solution
The solution to this problem is to use a specific version of the Linux kernel that has been patched to support the Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro. Here's how to do it:
First, you need to boot your MacBook Pro into recovery mode. To do this, restart your Mac and hold down the Command + R keys until you see the Apple logo.
Once in recovery mode, open the Terminal app.
Type the following command to install the homebrew package manager:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"Next, install the necessary tools to build the Linux kernel:
brew install linux-headersNow, download the patched Linux kernel:
wget https://github.com/roadrunner2/macbook12-linux/releases/download/v5.15.22-3/macbook12-linux-5.15.22-3.tar.xzExtract the kernel:
tar xf macbook12-linux-5.15.22-3.tar.xzMove the kernel into the correct location:
sudo mv macbook12-linux-5.15.22-3 /Update the GRUB bootloader:
sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfgFinally, reboot your MacBook Pro. When it boots up again, the Touch Bar should be working correctly.
The Touch Bar not working on a MacBook Pro running Linux is a common issue, but it's easy to fix with the right Linux kernel. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can get your Touch Bar working again and enjoy the full functionality of your MacBook Pro on Linux.