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Install 3.5'' IPS Screen Driver on Ubuntu
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This section guides you through installing the 3.5'' IPS screen driver on **Ubuntu**.  
You will complete the initial system setup, install required tools, and then install the driver to enable display output on the 3.5'' IPS screen.

Install 3.5'' IPS Screen Driver (Important)
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#. Connect your Raspberry Pi to a monitor and power it on. Make sure an Ethernet cable is connected for network access.

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#. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup, including language, keyboard layout, region, username, and password.

#. After setup is complete, log in using your username and password, then search for and open the **Terminal**.

#. Install Git, which is required to download the driver:

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        sudo apt install git

#. Open the built-in Firefox browser and visit:

   ``35-ips-screen.rtfd.io``

#. Copy and run the following commands in the Terminal one by one to install the driver:

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        sudo rm -rf LCD-show-ubuntu
        git clone https://github.com/sunfounder/LCD-show-ubuntu.git
        chmod -R 755 LCD-show-ubuntu
        cd LCD-show-ubuntu/
        sudo ./MHS35IPS-show

#. After the installation is complete:

   * Disconnect the HDMI monitor.
   * The Raspberry Pi will reboot automatically.
   * After rebooting, the system will be displayed on the 3.5'' IPS screen.

Rotate the Display
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You can change the screen and touch orientation by running:

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    cd LCD-show-ubuntu/
    sudo ./rotate.sh 90

The system will reboot automatically. After restart, the display and touch direction will be rotated to **90°**.  
You can replace ``90`` with ``0``, ``180``, or ``270`` to set your desired orientation.