RTL8723BE doesn't work

#1

On Armbian card firmware can’t be loaded.
Does someone know what is the problem? Why BT firmware loads but wifi dirmware can’t be loaded?

[ 16.969160] Bluetooth: hci0: RTL: loading rtl_bt/rtl8723b_fw.bin
[ 16.995427] Bluetooth: hci0: RTL: loading rtl_bt/rtl8723b_config.bin
[ 17.128045] rtl8723be 0000:01:00.0: enabling device (0000 -> 0003)
[ 17.146410] rtl8723be: Using firmware rtlwifi/rtl8723befw_36.bin
[ 17.157616] rtl8723be 0000:01:00.0: Direct firmware load for rtlwifi/rtl8723befw_36.bin failed with error -2
[ 17.160431] rtlwifi: Loading alternative firmware rtlwifi/rtl8723befw.bin
[ 17.189130] rtl8723be: probe of 0000:01:00.0 failed with error -22

#2

apt install armbian-firmware-full + reboot and it will work

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#3

Hello Igor,
Thank you for your replay!
It looks like you are maintainer of the package and obviously you have extended knowledge about firmware issues=.
Would you tell me, is it possible to install only firmware for my wifi card RTL8723BE?
Also I not only want to solve the issue but also would like to know what is the problem.
Would you tell me why I am getting this problem and how could I resolve it manually by installing correct firmware that is available online for download and making corresponding system files changes?
Thank you in advance!

#4

No, I am not a maintainer of this driver, don’t have extended knowledge and certainly don’t have time to fix your computer software.

Use provided information as a solution or as a reference point. Either way is a step from where you are now.