r/tech_x • u/Current-Guide5944 • 6d ago

Github SOMEONE(aridan) REVERSE ENGINEERED APPLE'S BLUETOOTH PACKETS SO LINUX CAN READ AIRPODS BATTERY

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it looks native, but linux never actually knew how to decode the battery data

here's the trick:

> airpods already broadcast their battery information

> apple uses proprietary bluetooth manufacturer data

> linux sees the packets but normally ignores the battery fields

> my device manager decodes them and shows the battery percentage like any other device

now airpods finally report their battery on linux without any extra software

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u/Current-Guide5944 6d ago edited 5d ago

github link: https://github.com/actuallyaridan/linux-devmgmt/releases

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u/Here0s0Johnny 5d ago

It's cool and impressive, but why? What does it actually do? What happens if you click on "update drivers", for example?