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jeff_15's avatar
jeff_15
Helpful | Level 6
2 months ago

Upgrade to Dropbox on Linuxmint MATE desktop killed Bluetooth

I followed the instructions re ' To install Ayatana Indicators for Linux Mint (MATE)' and also 'To install LibAppIndicator on Linux' and everything seemed OK. Later I tried to use Bluetooth but found...
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jeff_15's avatar
jeff_15
Helpful | Level 6
2 months ago

The error message I get when reinstalling blueman is the same as in my original post:

To be removed
libappindicator3-1
* To be installed
gir1.2-ayatanaappindicator3-0.1
libayatana-appindicator3-1
pulseaudio-module-bluetooth

(I do't know how to add a screenshot to this post.)

(a) I installed bluetooth and it works.

(b) Dropbox works but does not appear on the panel.

(c) Boot-up to login screen has blown out to > 1 minute

(d) Login to Desktop screen has blown out from 1 sec to 12 sec.

 

Megan's avatar
Megan
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2 months ago

Hey jeff_15, thanks for the heads up! 

So, it seems the bluetooth issue is now resolved, right? 

Now, as for the Dropbox icon, would you mind following this link for a quick reinstall? 

Have you also tried restarting your device?

  • jeff_15's avatar
    jeff_15
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 months ago

    Thanks, Megan.

    I uninstalled bluetooth - I really can live without it :-) But I'm aware that others may not. 

    Next I uninstalled Dropbox.

    Then I rebooted and installed Dropbox - I can't live without it :-) and rebooted.

    Dropbox icon appears on the panel complete with menu. 

    And it works :-) Saved a file in my computer Dropbox folder and viewed the file on my phone Dropbox app.

    The previously mentioned excessive boot-up time seems to have self-medicated and is now its customary few seconds.

    I'm happy :-)

     

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