If kernel patching is not possible, or any steps during official installation.md fail, you should try libuvc-backend version of librealsense This method is not officially validated but can run on wider range of platforms including older / newer kernel version
This script requires internet connection. Please make sure network proxy settings are correct
- Make sure no RealSense device is connected
- Open the terminal, run:
$ wget https://github.com/IntelRealSense/librealsense/raw/master/scripts/libuvc_installation.sh
$ chmod +x ./libuvc_installation.sh
$ ./libuvc_installation.sh
- Wait until
Librealsense script completed
message is displayed (may take some time) - Connect RealSense device
- Run
rs-enumerate-devices
from the terminal to verify the installation
At the moment, the script assumes Ubuntu 16 with graphic subsystem
If you encounter any problems or would like to extend the script to additional system, please let us know via a new GitHub issue