
Synaptics usb touchpad linux how to#
If not, please see below:Īfter reading this about how to enter VT and log evtest events, switch to a VT using Crtl+Alt+F2 and enter the following in your terminal: sudo evtest /dev/input/eventX > ~/evtest Hence, one will want to check by uninstalling xserver-xorg-input-synaptics to see if this resolves the issue.

If it does, then one may be affected by the transition from xserver-xorg-input-synaptics to libinput. If you see a touchpad device in /proc/bus/input/devices, check by connecting an external mouse to see if that works. Please follow these steps:įile the bug against the linux package by running ubuntu-bug linux.Įnter the following commands in a terminal: cat /proc/bus/input/devices > ~/devicesĪttach ~/devices as separate attachments to your bug report. S: Sysfs=/devices/platform/i8042/serio2/input/input8ī: ABS=11000003 If you do not find something like this, then the bug is in the linux kernel.

One should see a touchpad device, like: I: Bus=0011 Vendor=0002 Product=0007 Version=01b1 This is generally a case of a kernel ( linux) or xorg bug.Įxecute at a terminal: cat /proc/bus/input/devices In case your Touchpad doesn't work at all (No response from the Touchpad) Please only consider doing this when you are very sure that the bug is affecting all laptops with that Touchpad model. However, if you think that the bug is a general one with your Touchpad, and is irrespective of the laptop model, you could omit mentioning the laptop model in the description. Sample Description - 'ALPS Touchpad' incorrectly detected as PS/2 mouse in 'Sony Vaio VPCCW16FG' after the kernel upgrade.

