Add tool to install xone

[genna87]

When playing docked I like to use my Xbox controllers with an Xbox Wireless Adapter. To do so I use a driver called xone.

It provides a better and more stable connection than BlueTooth and I don't have to struggle with pairing every time.

But every SteamOS update wipes it out so I need to reinstall it. Having a built-in installer here would be really helpful.

This is the script I'm using. There is definitely a lot of room for improvement.

#!/bin/bash

# references
# https://github.com/medusalix/xone
# https://discord.com/channels/733964971842732042/819644054563192846
# https://gist.github.com/cdleveille/e84c235c6e8c17042d35a7c0d92cdc96
# https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/yr248o/install_guide_for_xbox_controller_dongle_firmware

# set xone local repo folder location
XONE_LOCAL_REPO="/home/deck/xone"

# disable read-only filesystem
sudo steamos-readonly disable

# install required packages
sudo pacman-key --init && sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux
sudo pacman -Syu curl wget git base-devel gcc cabextract linux-neptune-headers dkms libisl libmpc

# rename/back up fakeroot.conf to avoid error
sudo mv /etc/ld.so.conf.d/fakeroot.conf /etc/ld.so.conf.d/fakeroot.conf.bck

# does the xone local repo folder already exist?
if [ ! -d $XONE_LOCAL_REPO ]
then
    # ...if no, clone the repo and cd into it
    git clone https://github.com/medusalix/xone $XONE_LOCAL_REPO
    cd $XONE_LOCAL_REPO
else
    # ...if yes, cd into it, run the uninstall script, and pull down any new updates from the remote repo
    cd $XONE_LOCAL_REPO
    sudo ./uninstall.sh
    git pull
fi

# run the xone install and get-firmware scripts
sudo ./install.sh --release
sudo xone-get-firmware.sh --skip-disclaimer

# re-enable read-only filesystem
sudo steamos-readonly enable

read -p "Done. You may now safely close the window." -n1 -s

[CryoByte33]

Hmm, I'll need to think if I want to include this. Thus far, all functionality has specifically been without needing to disable the read-only fs.

I'm open to maybe adding it to an "experimental" tab if the response is good enough, so please react to the post above if you want it!

[bugworm]

You can make systemd units that will reinstall your stuff automatically after update, since you already have it scripted. Nix on Steam Deck uses this to have a persistent nix installation, for example. You can read more here

[CryoByte33]

You can make systemd units that will reinstall your stuff automatically after update, since you already have it scripted. Nix on Steam Deck uses this to have a persistent nix installation, for example. You can read more here

Interesting, I'd never considered using systemd to persist these changes 🤔 Definitely an interesting idea. I'll play around with the idea and see if I can get something working in the next few weeks.

[CryoByte33]

@genna87 does running your script break the ability to launch CryoUtilities? I've seen several users with libc errors after using pacman.

[genna87]

@genna87 does running your script break the ability to launch CryoUtilities? I've seen several users with libc errors after using pacman.

I don't have issues, but I'll try re-executing it to see if it affects Cryoutilities as soon as I can

[genna87]

I did not tried it yet, but the last Steam update introduced support for the Xbox Wireless Adapter: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3664278558788454929

MAYBE there will be no need to install xone anymore in the near future

[ConvexTlc97]

PLEASE ADD THIS!!! It is a nightmare to try and install it normally on my steam deck at this time. Having an installer from a reputable dev would be amazing. I just want to play docked with my headset and controller and couch and use the mic on my headset too at the same time :'(

[srosato]

I can confirm the script still works with SteamOS 3.4.6, but since I already had previously installed xone on an older version, I had to modify the script to backup the fakeroot file before installing packages.

So instead of

# install required packages
sudo pacman-key --init && sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux
sudo pacman -Syu curl wget git base-devel gcc cabextract linux-neptune-headers dkms libisl libmpc

# rename/back up fakeroot.conf to avoid error
sudo mv /etc/ld.so.conf.d/fakeroot.conf /etc/ld.so.conf.d/fakeroot.conf.bck

I did:

# rename/back up fakeroot.conf to avoid error
sudo mv /etc/ld.so.conf.d/fakeroot.conf /etc/ld.so.conf.d/fakeroot.conf.bck

# install required packages
sudo pacman-key --init && sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux
sudo pacman -Syu curl wget git base-devel gcc cabextract linux-neptune-headers dkms libisl libmpc