How to Fix the "Device Not Managed" Error in Network Manager

Open up the terminal., Edit the NetworkManager.conf file., Restart your PC or the Network Manager.

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open up the terminal.

    This can be done by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

    Then type in the following command: gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf You will be required to give an administrative password.
  2. Step 2: Edit the NetworkManager.conf file.

    In the last line, replace the managed=false to managed=true.

    Then save the file and exit the editor. , If you don't want to restart your PC, then give the terminal this command: sudo restart network-manager.
  3. Step 3: Restart your PC or the Network Manager.

Detailed Guide

This can be done by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

Then type in the following command: gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf You will be required to give an administrative password.

In the last line, replace the managed=false to managed=true.

Then save the file and exit the editor. , If you don't want to restart your PC, then give the terminal this command: sudo restart network-manager.

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