Hi all! I recently set up Ubuntu 22.04 on my new Lenovo LOQ, but I'm having a hard time getting my Wi-Fi to work. It doesn't seem to recognize any networks at all. However, the Wi-Fi functions perfectly fine on Ubuntu 24.04 and Windows. Is there a way to resolve this without needing to upgrade the OS or replace the Wi-Fi card? I've tried various online fixes, but nothing has helped. Below are my system details and some logs for reference: My OS version is 22.04.5 LTS with a 6.8.0-90-generic kernel, and I've made sure that secure boot and fast boot are disabled. Despite this, my Wi-Fi network controller is showing as unclaimed. I'd appreciate any guidance you can give me!
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It's a bit puzzling why you'd install an older version like 22.04 on a new laptop. Usually, drivers for Wi-Fi adapters are better in newer versions. If I were you, I’d recommend switching to version 24.04 or even 25.10, which has the latest drivers and long-term support.
It's true that hardware support improves with newer kernel versions. It's strange that you’d opt for 22.04 when it has known issues with Wi-Fi adapters. You might want to consider updating if that's an option.
Seriously, just install 25.10 or at least 24.04 and see if that resolves your issue. You’re likely to have a smoother experience and better Wi-Fi functionality with the updated versions.
You might need to manually install the firmware for your wireless driver. Use the `lspci` command to identify your Wi-Fi module, then search online for its firmware. Download it and place it in `/usr/lib/firmware`. Just a heads up, continuing with 22.04 might be a mistake since it's not the newest version, and hardware compatibility tends to improve in the later releases.
I can relate! My driver never binds either, and I’m stuck with it showing as unclaimed. Looks like updating doesn’t really solve manual installation of firmware. What is frustrating!
I realized you meant version 24.04 there. But, I've already checked the firmware; my main issue is that the mt7921e driver isn't binding to the network device—it's stuck as UNCLAIMED, and I’m not seeing any firmware loading attempts in the logs.