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Installing Realtek rtl8723be driver for Ubuntu, Debian or Fedora

Originally written by Chirath R

I have been searching for a fix for the wifi problems in my HP Pavillion ab-028tx. It’s having a Realtek rtl8723be Wifi Card. For a long time, there was no perfect driver for this device. I tried many drivers and none of them fixed the disconnection and low wifi range problems. At last, I found a fix from ubuntu forums. Follow these steps to get your wifi working in Ubuntu.

• Get into your BIOS(in my case I had to press f10 after turning on my laptop). Then go into System Configuration->Boot options and Disable secure boot. This is very important as third party drivers won’t work in secure boot mode as they are not verified.
  • Save and restart(f10), open up a terminal (ctrl + alt + t) and type the following commands in order.
  • Installing new driver for the Realtek wifi chip.

  Note: its suggested to have latest kernel installed(Linux kernel 4+).

  Step 1:

  Ubuntu :

  Debian:

  Step 2:

  Common steps for all three OSes.

  • If you are not able to see your wifi networks, follow the steps below :
  • Download the driver by clicking “Download ZIP” from GitHub.(Note that the GitHub driver must be the master branch) or clone the driver by using the link https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new.git
  • extract it to your home directory and open a terminal.
  • Execute the following commands :

  Step 3:

  Ubuntu and Debian

  Fedora

  Step 4:

  Common Steps

  • If you are unable to get wifi even now, change the antenna input to #2 using the command:
  • note : try changing ant-set=1 or 0 if it doesn’t work for u.
  • Now your Wifi will be working perfectly as in windows, now set input #2 as permanent.

  And reload the module.

  Now your WiFi should be working perfectly 🙂 .

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Thank you very much, this helped my bluetooth connection rtl8723be

Thanks a lot.. it really help. ur the best.

Sorry, when I type:

$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) gcc g++ build-essential dkms git

I receive the following message:

E: Unable to locate package rtl8723be

Please, can someone explain me what’s wrong?
Many thanks in advance!

Are you connected when you try this ?

please make sure you are in right directory

Works Perfect on latest Fedora 27 Kernel . just pull it from git with “git clone https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new” instead of downloading, to avoid “This branch is abandoned” message

make[1]: Entering directory ‘/usr/src/linux-headers-5.5.0-0.bpo.2-amd64’
/bin/sh: 2: cannot create /home/mahmut/rtlwifi_new-rock.new_btcoex/btcoexist/modules.order: Permission denied
make[4]: *** [/usr/src/linux-headers-5.5.0-0.bpo.2-common/scripts/Makefile.build:402: /home/mahmut/rtlwifi_new-rock.new_btcoex/btcoexist/modules.order] Error 2
make[3]: *** [/usr/src/linux-headers-5.5.0-0.bpo.2-common/scripts/Makefile.build:508: /home/mahmut/rtlwifi_new-rock.new_btcoex/btcoexist] Error 2
make[2]: *** [/usr/src/linux-headers-5.5.0-0.bpo.2-common/Makefile:1707: /home/mahmut/rtlwifi_new-rock.new_btcoex] Error 2
make[1]: *** [/usr/src/linux-headers-5.5.0-0.bpo.2-common/Makefile:179: sub-make] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory ‘/usr/src/linux-headers-5.5.0-0.bpo.2-amd64’
make: *** [Makefile:57: all] Error 2
help

Thank you very much for the post!, there is only one small problem on Step 1; the http://ppa.launchpad.net/hanipouspilot/rtlwifi/ubuntu artful Release repository, can not be updated safely and is deactivated, it does not have posting file Release “sudo add-apt-repository ppa:hanipouspilot/rtlwifi”.
Thank you so much!

Ok, following Step 2, Step 3 and Step 4 with the master branch, and antenna 2. Thanks a lot!

Hola, yo andaba con ese problema en Debian, no me funciono la solucion de este post, pero esta si: https://github.com/roopansh/rtl8723be_wifi

Hello, how do i get know which driver is installed? I am new at Linux specially a kernel modifications, but i do this:
[eugenious@cumputer

]$ modinfo rtl8723ae
filename: /lib/modules/4.14.11-300.fc27.x86_64/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/rtl8723ae/rtl8723ae.ko.xz
firmware: rtlwifi/rtl8723efw.bin
description: Realtek 8723E 802.11n PCI wireless
license: GPL
author: Realtek WlanFAE
author: lizhaoming
alias: pci:v000010ECd00008723sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends: rtlwifi,rtl8723-common,rtl_pci,btcoexist
name: rtl8723ae
vermagic: 4.14.11-300.fc27.x86_64 SMP mod_unload
parm: swenc:Set to 1 for software crypto (default 0)
(bool)
parm: ips:Set to 0 to not use link power save (default 1)
(bool)
parm: swlps:Set to 1 to use SW control power save (default 0)
(bool)
parm: fwlps:Set to 1 to use FW control power save (default 1)
(bool)
parm: msi:Set to 1 to use MSI interrupts mode (default 0)
(bool)
parm: debug:Set debug level (0-5) (default 0) (int)
parm: disable_watchdog:Set to 1 to disable the watchdog (default 0)
(bool)
parm: ant_sel:Set to 1 or 2 to force antenna number (default 0)
(int)

It feels like still loaded default driver. At least on speedtest.net i am still getting like 20-30% of my real speed.
(My Android phone getting 100% as i have in contract with my net provider)
Also, my fedora ofc like 2-3 times a week getting new kernel update, and obliviously i have to reinstall this driver everytime. But i am ok.

I’m unable to view any wifi networks when I restart my laptop. But I can view them when I enter these commands
sudo modprobe -rv rtl8723be
sudo modprobe -v rtl8723be ant_sel=2
Should I execute these whenever I login? Is there any permanent solution?

I missed the step 4. I got it now. Thanks!!

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[Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

[Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:11 pm

Realtek RTL8723BS Wireless Lan 802.11n SDIO Network Adapter

I have looked around for a solution and tried this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2249936 and it didn’t work. When I restarted the tablet, LM would not boot so I just did a reinstall. Any ideas?

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:49 pm

Which tablet is this? Was it working with Mint 17.3?

if this page is up to date it looks like that driver may be WIP (work in progress) and not yet supported. https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/use . rs/rtl819x

Maybe send an email to Larry.

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:00 pm

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:33 am

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:39 am

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:12 am

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Sat Jul 02, 2016 5:04 pm

I am trying to figure out hot to install this on Cinnamon 18.

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Sat Jul 02, 2016 7:00 pm

Booted into Bios/ South Bridge/ LPSS & SCC CONFIGURATION/ SCC SDIO Support = changed acpi to PCI then saved and exit. After reboot, wifi working! Connected and online!

inxi -Fxz still shows card not found even though the wifi is working.

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:14 am

Booted into Bios/ South Bridge/ LPSS & SCC CONFIGURATION/ SCC SDIO Support = changed acpi to PCI then saved and exit. After reboot, wifi working! Connected and online!

inxi -Fxz still shows card not found even though the wifi is working.

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:15 pm

Touch screen worked with live usb until i did disk wipe and install. Then touch screen would not work. I now believe there was a partition on the ssd that contained drivers for bios to run touch screen. I purchased a second Hi12 tablet so I can play with it to verify this.

Yes I am running Cinnamon 18 64 bit. Waiting for KDE 64 bit though as that is my favorite flavor.

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:39 pm

Touch screen worked with live usb until i did disk wipe and install. Then touch screen would not work. I now believe there was a partition on the ssd that contained drivers for bios to run touch screen. I purchased a second Hi12 tablet so I can play with it to verify this.

Yes I am running Cinnamon 18 64 bit. Waiting for KDE 64 bit though as that is my favorite flavor.

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:51 pm

Touch screen worked with live usb until i did disk wipe and install. Then touch screen would not work. I now believe there was a partition on the ssd that contained drivers for bios to run touch screen. I purchased a second Hi12 tablet so I can play with it to verify this.

Yes I am running Cinnamon 18 64 bit. Waiting for KDE 64 bit though as that is my favorite flavor.

Re: [Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:43 pm

Clonezilla refuses to clone everything from the disk on my 2nd Tablet and it fails to inform the Kernel of changes on the first tablet. When I power up my original first hi12 tablet, I get the boot select screen with android present and the 10 second countdown. no Win10. When I choose Android, it hangs on boot and nothing.

Macrium is a .exe file therefore I cannot use.

Re: [Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:39 pm

Re: [Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:37 am

Re: Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by Destry » Sat Jul 16, 2016 10:56 pm

Booted into Bios/ South Bridge/ LPSS & SCC CONFIGURATION/ SCC SDIO Support = changed acpi to PCI then saved and exit. After reboot, wifi working! Connected and online!
If you do not change the setting in Bios, the Hi12 will freeze at boot after installing the driver. Just hold your power button down for 10 to 12 seconds and it will power off.

inxi -Fxz still shows card not found even though the wifi is working.

Re: [Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by handygeek » Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:31 pm

I have my Hi12 & I have Linux Mint 18 running.

1. Where does the wifi driver get loaded — on the USB stick or does it write to some location on the Hi12 tablet?
2. Are you working with the Hi12 you wiped or the second unmolested Android/Win10 model you got?
3. Did you test the Macrium backup/restore app?
4. Is the Free version adequate or does one need to buy the Home Edition top get the necessary features?
5. Is there an equally-reliable alternative or is Macrium the only one to trust — at the moment?

Re: [Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:11 pm

Re: [Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by handygeek » Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:29 pm

Re: [Solved!] Realtek RTL8723BS not working on tablet Cinnamon 18

Post by bbaker6212 » Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:52 pm

Regarding the audio problem if you have one, I ran into this page which might help debugging the audio problem on the Hi12: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sound . gProcedure
[edit] found this. Give a try:

Following these instructions will give you the latest ALSA (audio) driver, but only for internal «HDA Intel» sound cards (if your computer is from 2005 or newer, you almost certainly have a «HDA Intel» sound card for handling internal speakers, headphone jacks and microphones). USB or Bluetooth sound will not be affected.

Make sure dkms package is installed by running command:

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