From 1c05acc3717fedcf39792c624998426b603ee369 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xtr126 Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:48:35 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update disable-touchpad.md --- knowledgebase/troubleshooting/disable-touchpad.md | 15 ++++++++------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/knowledgebase/troubleshooting/disable-touchpad.md b/knowledgebase/troubleshooting/disable-touchpad.md index 7f630d9..7e30d16 100644 --- a/knowledgebase/troubleshooting/disable-touchpad.md +++ b/knowledgebase/troubleshooting/disable-touchpad.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Accidental touches due to palm contact with the touchpad can be quite frustrating. Fortunately, the Linux kernel allows you to disable the touchpad or any input device temporarily using sysfs by triggering the uevent. This guide will walk you through the process. ### Step 1: Access a Root Shell -In order to disable the touchpad, you'll need superuser access. Here's how to get root privileges. +In order to disable the touchpad, you'll need to access a root shell. Here's how to get root privileges. 1. **Open KernelSU:** - From the app drawer, locate and open **KernelSU** app. @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ In order to disable the touchpad, you'll need superuser access. Here's how to ge ### Step 2: Launch Termux and Switch to Root User 1. **Open Termux:** - - Go to the app drawer and launch **Termux**. + - **Termux** app is pre-installed in Bliss OS. 2. **Open a root shell:** - In Termux, type `su` and press **Enter** to open a root shell. @@ -28,14 +28,15 @@ To disable the touchpad, we need to identify which event device corresponds to i ```bash getevent -pl ``` -2. This command will list all input devices attached to the system along with their event IDs. Look for the touchpad device by identifying the descriptions, usually labeled as something like "touchpad" or "Synaptics." +2. This command will list all input devices attached to the system along with their event IDs. Look for the touchpad device by identifying the descriptions, usually labeled as something like "touchpad". + 3. Once you've identified the correct event, note down the event ID (e.g., **eventX**, where X is the number associated with the touchpad). 4. To disable the touchpad, execute the following command: ```bash echo remove > /sys/class/input/eventX/uevent ``` - Replace **eventX** with the appropriate number identified earlier. + Replace **X** with the appropriate number identified earlier. #### Method 2: Using `getevent -ql` @@ -43,14 +44,14 @@ To disable the touchpad, we need to identify which event device corresponds to i ```bash getevent -ql ``` -2. Tap on the touchpad, and the command will show input events associated with that touchpad. -3. Once you've determined the correct event number (eventX), use the same command to disable it: +2. Tap on the touchpad, and the command will display input events associated with that touchpad. +3. Once you've determined the correct event number **X** (eventX), use the same command to disable it: ```bash echo remove > /sys/class/input/eventX/uevent ``` -By following these steps, you can successfully disable your laptop's touchpad on Bliss OS to avoid accidental touches. Should you need to re-enable the touchpad, a reboot of the system will restore its functionality, or you can trigger the uevent to re-add the device if needed: +Congratulations, now you should have successfully disabled your laptop's touchpad. Should you need to re-enable the touchpad, reboot the system or trigger the uevent to re-add the device: ```bash echo add > /sys/class/input/eventX/uevent ```