Magic Trackpad 2: Making It Work on Linux Mint

Magic Trackpad 2: Making it Work on Linux Mint

The Apple Magic Trackpad 2 is a popular input device for Mac users, but it can also be used on Linux Mint with a few configurations. In this article, we will cover the key concepts and steps required to make the Magic Trackpad 2 work on Linux Mint. We will also provide detailed instructions and code blocks to help you through the process.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Linux Mint installation
• An Apple Magic Trackpad 2
• Bluetooth dongle or built-in Bluetooth

Connecting the Magic Trackpad 2

First, you need to pair the Magic Trackpad 2 with your Linux Mint computer. Here are the steps:

1. Turn on the Magic Trackpad 2 by pressing the power button on the back.
2. Go to the Bluetooth settings on your Linux Mint computer.
3. Click on "Add Device" or the plus sign to add a new device.
4. Select the Magic Trackpad 2 from the list of available devices.
5. Enter the passcode displayed on the Magic Trackpad 2 and click "Pair" or "Connect".

Once the Magic Trackpad 2 is connected, you can move on to the next step.

Configuring the Magic Trackpad 2

By default, the Magic Trackpad 2 may not work as expected on Linux Mint. You need to configure it using the xinput command. Here are the steps:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Enter the following command to list all input devices:

Look for the Magic Trackpad 2 in the list. It should look something like this:

Take note of the device ID (in this case, 13).

3. Enter the following command to set the device properties:

This command enables tapping on the Magic Trackpad 2. You can replace "1" with "0" to disable tapping.

4. Enter the following command to set the device mode:

This command sets the Magic Trackpad 2 to mouse mode. Replace "0" with "1" to enable tablet mode.

In this article, we have covered the key concepts and steps required to make the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 work on Linux Mint. By following the instructions and using the provided code blocks, you should be able to connect and configure the Magic Trackpad 2 on your Linux Mint computer.

References

• Apple Magic Trackpad 2 - Arch Linux Wiki
• MintTools: Apple Magic Trackpad 2 support #237 - GitHub

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