How to use my GTX Bluetooth USB dongle?

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How to use my GTX Bluetooth USB dongle?

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Hi all,

After I plugged it, I opened the Bluetooth application in LM Mate 18.3 but it couldn't find any devices, although my cellphone was within 3 feet distance.
So I am suspecting that I need to install drivers first (?).
I got this Bluetooth USB dongle a few years ago. I think I had only used it with Windows.
I am having the hardest time finding the Linux drivers.
Does anyone know how to go about this?

Thanks
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Re: How to use my GTX Bluetooth USB dongle?

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Never mind!
It's all good now!
No need to install additional software. Except for Blueman Bluetooth Manager, but I'm sure it's optional. I am using my headset with it.
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Re: How to use my GTX Bluetooth USB dongle?

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I sort of spoke too soon :(
It is connected. However, Blueman fails to switch to any profile/mode that would allow me to hear anything.
Could it be that the dongle is just too old?
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