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I just installed Solaar to use with my Logitech K520. I'm running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Solar 0.9.2 Each time I reboot, I must unplug and replug the receiver, and then turn off and on the keyboard. After that, everything works great. The error message is the same one given right after installation:

Found a Logitech Receiver (/dev/hidraw1), but did not have permission to open it. If you've just installed Solaar, try removing the receiver and plugging it back in.

I get the same error after quitting and restarting the program, although this doesn't seem to interrupt the function of the keyboard. (No need to unplug, etc.)

Any ideas? Thanks

ryanmcg
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I had the same issue with SteamOS, after installing solaar 0.9.2 from the Debian repos. It didn't seem to have properly installed the udev rules. I haven't restarted to double-check (and if it changes anything I will edit this answer), but I believe the solution is as follows:

  1. Make sure all required libraries are installed.
  2. As root, create the file /etc/udev/rules.d/42-logitech-unifying-receiver.rules and open it in your favorite text editor.
  3. Paste in the contents of the udev rules from the github repository and save the file.
  4. Physically remove the receiver and re-insert it.
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