vinkmr / keychron-k2-k4-function-keys-linux

A small script to allow the Keychron K2/K4 Keyboard to boot up with function keys enabled by default.

Enable Function Keys On The Keychron K2/K4 Mechanical Keyboard Under Linux

Below, you'll find the steps required to create a systemd command that will run at boot to disable the media keys and restore f1-f12 functionality.

Step 1

Open a terminal window and enter the following command:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/keychron.service

Step 2

Paste the following into the window:

[Unit]
Description=The command to make the Keychron K2-k4 work with Function keys

[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/bin/bash -c "echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/fnmode"

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Press ctrl+o and then ctrl+x to exit.

Step 3

In the terminal, type the following:

sudo systemctl enable keychron

Step 4

That's it! A reboot, and you'll see that the function keys have been re-enabled.

Tips

If you want to simply drag/drop the file that you create manually in the steps provided, I have it under the scripts folder in this repo. Download it and drop it in /etc/systemd/system/, doing Step 3 at the end.

Your keyboard renponds now first for the F1-F12 Keys, using Fn you can access the multimedia keys as well.

If you are using a model without the "PrintScreen Key", you can use it by pressing Fn+PgUp for about 4 seconds, than this key will turn into your "PrintScreen Key", if you want to revert to "PageUp", just repeat the process by holding Fn+PgUp for about 4 seconds again.