Disable Bluetooth
  • 10 Oct 2024
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Disable Bluetooth

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Use this script to disable Bluetooth on Linux machines.

  1. Copy and save the contents below to a UTF-8 editor like notepad++ OR Sublime Text in Windows or gedit in Ubuntu.

    1. If you are using notepad++ then use the bottom right panel to change the type to Unix (LF).

  2. Or click here to download the file.

    #!/bin/bash
    
    # Disable Bluetooth services
    sudo systemctl stop bluetooth
    sudo systemctl disable bluetooth
    
    # Check if Bluetooth is already off
    if rfkill list bluetooth | grep -q "Soft blocked: yes"; then
        echo "Bluetooth is already disabled. No action needed."
    else
        # Block Bluetooth device
        sudo rfkill block bluetooth
        echo "Bluetooth disabled."
    fi
    
    
  3. Follow our guide to upload & publish the script using Scalefusion Dashboard.

Note:

  1. Some of the scripts and their contents are sourced from internet and yes, our new friend ChatGPT.

  2. Please validate the scripts on a test machine before deploying them on all your managed devices.

  3. Scalefusion has tested these scripts, however Scalefusion will not be responsible for any loss of data or system malfunction that may arise due to the usage of these scripts.


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