Macbook Air 7,2 - Arch Linux i3 Manual Install Instructions

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Author: Adham Nasr
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This document provides simple yet detailed instructions on how to install Arch Linux on a MacBook Air 7,2.

Please note that the install instructions are tailored to work on that particular system only!

So please read through the README before installing it on a different machine.

Table of Contents

• Device Specs
• What Works
• FAQ
• Installation:
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3

Make Your Life Easier

1. Read the official manual ---> ARCH INSTALL DOCS. Just go through the 1st few pages on how to install to have a better understanding of what's going on.

2. Read the whole README before taking any action.

3. Ask questions!

Device Specs & What Works

Device Specs

   - Host: MacBookAir7,2 1.0
   - CPU: Intel i5-5250U (4) @ 2.700GHz
   - GPU: Intel HD Graphics 6000
   - Max Resolution: 1440x900
   - Memory: 4GiB
   - Storage: 120GiB
   - Bluetooth 4.0
   - Network controller: BCM4360 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter
   - Multimedia controller: Broadcom Inc. 720p FaceTime HD Camera

What Works

• [x] initial boot
• [x] audio
• [x] bluetooth
• [x] wlan
• [x] trackpad
• [x] keyboard
• [x] webcam
• [x] function buttons
• [x] keyboard backlight
• [x] backlight control
• [x] brightness control
• [ ] suspend/sleep+wake (used to work, will troubleshoot)

FAQ

• How to solve the “unable to lock database” or “failed to synchronize any databases” errors?

  # sudo rm /var/lib/pacman/db.lck