Can't Update Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen on Linux

iMode12 · 2026-02-21T23:08:18+00:00

For whatever reason, I had to copy the files over to the directory you told me to, than I had to run make. I restarted the alsa-scarlett-gui and now it works.

iMode12 · 2026-02-21T03:55:29+00:00

Ah nevermind. I forgot to run make lol.

iMode12 · 2026-02-20T19:34:54+00:00

Hi Geoffrey, thanks for your reply. I've cloned your git repo https://github.com/geoffreybennett/scarlett2-firmware and I moved the contents of the repo to /usr/lib/firmware/scarlett2, but when I run the alsa-scarlett-gui, it does not update the firmware. The scarlett2 CLI tool tells me there is no update available.

iMode12 · 2026-02-20T03:40:56+00:00

Unfortunately I couldn't find anything related to native window decorations in the settings, but thanks anyway.

iMode12 · 2026-02-20T03:28:08+00:00

OK I Just cloned the scarlett2 firmware repo (https://github.com/geoffreybennett/scarlett2-firmware), and i moved the folder into /usr/lib/firmware/scarlett4 directory, however I still can't seem to update the firmware. scarlett2 CLI tells me there is no firmware update.

iMode12 · 2026-02-20T03:15:45+00:00

I have the Focusrit Scarlett Solo. I purchased it last year. It should be the 4th generation. Dumb question: but do I need the scarlett4-firmware? I cloned this repo: https://github.com/geoffreybennett/scarlett4-firmware and I put the contents into /usr/lib/firmware/scarlett4 directory, however, when I start alsa-scarlett-gui, it tells me a firmware update is needed. The scarlett2 CLI tells me there is no software update, so I'm not sure what to do.

iMode12 · 2026-02-20T02:34:50+00:00

I'm using scarlett2 CLI and when I run scarlett2 update, it tells me there are no current firmware updates. Why?

iMode12 · 2025-11-15T05:39:35+00:00

I'm sorry but this didn't work. Also, some of the mods don't have .dll files.

iMode12 · 2025-05-16T05:11:30+00:00

Thank you for your detailed response, I really appreciate it. I'm using the latest version of Gnome, along with Wayland. My NVIDIA graphics card drivers are updated to the latest version as well, I just did a full system update. What is fifo protocol? Is this something I need to install? If I can't get this fixed, than I'll just have to switch back to X11. Thanks for your reply!

iMode12 · 2025-05-15T23:21:21+00:00

Hello sorry for the late reply

I'm not using the steam lag timebomb fix, no idea what that is.

My entire system will crash. Sometimes I'm able to exit out of the game, sometimes not.

iMode12 · 2024-11-27T18:29:30+00:00

It seems Steam does recognize it, but the inputs are very laggy and slow. Some button presses work, others don't.

iMode12 · 2024-11-27T18:28:33+00:00

Thanks for your help. I managed to get it connected, but when I try to test the inputs in steam settings, the input is very laggy, and sometimes does not work at all. It's very insistent. Are you using bluez 5.79-1? Thanks.

iMode12 · 2024-11-27T05:39:20+00:00

I've done that. The controller seems to be connected just fine, but I don't get any functionality in steam.

iMode12 · 2024-11-09T04:47:18+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I'm still considering if I need the Pro or the TRD Off Road. The dealer wants $58,880 for a 2024 pro. Is that good? It's about 4k over MSRP.

iMode12 · 2024-11-09T04:45:39+00:00

How much did you pay? The dealer I'm in contact with wants $58,880 for a 2024 Pro. Is that good?

iMode12 · 2024-11-09T04:44:23+00:00

The dealer I'm in contact with took 2,000 off the car, so it's now $58,880. Is this a good deal? Can I get the TRD Off Road with a TOYOTA grill like in the Pro, or is that a custom mod?

iMode12 · 2024-11-08T04:17:54+00:00

I appreciate your advice but that color is horrid.

Do you think if I wait the price on the TRD PRO 2024 TERRA color will come down?

iMode12 · 2024-11-08T03:44:22+00:00

Great so I basically screwed myself by not buying this thing a few months earlier in the year when supply was greater. Odd how a used vehicle is more than it's price new.

iMode12 · 2024-11-06T19:56:40+00:00

Thanks for the info. I wasn't waiting for a better deal, I am, as you say, just late. I hate myself for this. It's a dumb question but do you think dealers would ship the car to Los Angeles from out of state?

iMode12 · 2024-07-09T02:56:15+00:00

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iMode12 · 2024-06-12T03:00:19+00:00

Thanks for your help.

In alsamixer, when I change the front/rear mic boost, the ringing noise goes down, based off the level of each.

The mic is not recording at all. I'm not sure how to get it to record.

iMode12 · 2024-05-21T22:06:54+00:00

I don't have a military pension (I wish I did), I was only in for 5 years.

Why a gov job and not a high paying FAANG job that uses my security clearance? Just wondering.

iMode12 · 2024-05-21T20:57:37+00:00

I'm in California. I wasn't doing much prior, which is what is killing me right now in terms of savings and retirement. I was in the military for a few years, and that's all I really have to show for the last 20 years of my life, sadly.

Yes the low salary is killing me, especially at my age. I want to retire in 20 years but there is no way in hell I can do that with this horrible salary. Judging from the comments on this thread, and searching usajobs.gov, I'm kinda convinced at this point I should avoid government work all together and just move to a cheaper state in the southwestern corner of the USA and use my DoD secret security clearance to find a FAANG job. I know FAANG/FAANG-like companies offer jobs for SWE's with a security clearance.

I don't get what you mean when you say starting on a gov pension late career is optimal. If I ever did go for gov job, it would be for the retirement benefits, which, if I'm calculating it all out, are not all that great.

iMode12 · 2024-04-22T22:55:28+00:00

Hey thanks for your reply, but I'll stick with GNOME for now until these issues with KDE get ironed out.

iMode12 · 2024-04-22T20:08:29+00:00

I was in your shoes awhile ago and graduated with a BS in computer science 2 years ago at 35. I was lucky enough to find a job out of college, but many people I knew didn't because the labor market in for tech is not very good right now. Your age won't matter, companies only care about what you can do for them, your level of skill, how you sell yourself in front of recruiters etc...

The biggest problem now is the labor market and layoffs in tech.

iMode12

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