Editing config files in Retropie

[seandecoste]

Hey all, just trying to fix some Bluetooth issues on my Raspberry Pi 3B. I’m using Retropie 4 and I found a solution, but need help replacing a command with another in the terminal. I need to edit two config files. Can someone help me with that?
Here’s a link to what I’m doing:

https://raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/questions/122429/raspberry-pi-4-wont-pair-to-bluetooth-devices

Thanks in advance!

[seandecoste]

I guess once I open nano, I will be able to see the file and I’ll have the option to edit it. Correct?

[Gérard]

Hello,

You can access the terminal by closing EmulationStation (start menu --> quit --> quit emulationstation). Once your stuff is done in terminal you can get back to emulationstation simply typing "emulationstation".
You could also use ssh (ssh must be enabled from the raspi-config script).

Once in the terminal, type

nano /path/to/your/file/yourfile.cfg

This will open the text editor, edit your file and press ctrl+o to save the file, and ctrl+x to exit nano.

[seandecoste]

@Gérard
Thanks a lot!

[seandecoste]

@Gérard
I was able to get into the editor and I made the changes that were suggested, but unfortunately my Bluetooth controllers are still not working. They worked a few years ago when I originally bought my pi. I guess I’ll keep digging around on the Internet.