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The above output has important information. Use the "XX..." string to then request pairing of the trackpad: The above output has important information. The '''bluez-compat''' package needs to be installed before requesting pairing:
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Then we can use the "XX..." string to request pairing of the trackpad:

Apple Magic Trackpad - Wikimedia Commons

The Magic Trackpad is a multi-touch trackpad produced by Apple Inc.

It can be used as a single-touch device in Ubuntu by pairing it using the Bluetooth utilities in Ubuntu. The following setup instructions only need to be followed once, then Ubuntu will recognize the Magic Trackpad without further configuration.

Also note the right and left buttons on the trackpad aas mouse buttons and are located under the device - the two rubber pieces act as such when you press *on* the device itself.

Note: This has been tested in Ubuntu Maverick (10.10) only.

Multitouch status

Here is example output for lsinput with a Magic Trackpad present (other irrelevant input device removed): 

$ sudo lsinput

/dev/input/event7
   bustype : BUS_BLUETOOTH
   vendor  : 0x5ac
   product : 0x30e
   version : 352
   name    : "Apple Wireless Trackpad"
   phys    : "XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX"
   uniq    : "XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX"
   bits ev : EV_SYN EV_KEY EV_REL EV_MSC

In this case the input device would be /dev/input/event7. The input device number would be 7.

For more information on testing this device for multi-touch support, see Multitouch/Testing.

Pairing the Magic Trackpad

Using graphical tools

Once you have inserted batteries in your Magic Trackpad, if your system is Bluetooth-capable and its radio is enabled, you will see a dialog box asking for a PIN number to pair it:

Screenshot-Untitled Window.png

Such pairing can be forced by pressing and holding the button at the top-right side of the tablet.

You need to provide 0000 as the PIN code and press Enter to pair the trackpad. Once this has been done you need to permanently authorize this device to pair with your system. You can do so by going to the Bluetooth applet and choosing Apple Wireless Trackpad > Connect:

Screenshot.png

You will then be asked to confirm authorization to connect from this device. Make sure the "Always grant access" checkbox is ticked and click on Grant:

Screenshot-Untitled Window-1.png

Once these steps have been completed the trackpad will remain available in Ubuntu.

If the above instructions fail, see below for manual Bluetooth pairing instructions.

Using the command line

First, verify that your Bluetooth radio is indeed on. Open a terminal window and issue the following command: 

$ hcitool dev
Devices:
        hci0    XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

The above example output shows what you would see if / when your Bluetooth radio is detected and enabled.

Next, let's scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Note you must press the pairing/ON/OFF button for approximately 10 seconds on your Magic Trackpad for it to enter "pairing" mode. A small green light will start flashing. 

$ hcitool scan
Scanning ...
        XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX       Apple Wireless Trackpad

The above output has important information. The bluez-compat package needs to be installed before requesting pairing: 

$ sudo apt-get install bluez-compat

Then we can use the "XX..." string to request pairing of the trackpad: 

$ sudo hidd --connect XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

There should be no output after the above command, however your trackpad should now be recognized and act as a single-touch device.

Known issues

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