Graphics-Switcher

General Information

Bash file for switching between NVIDIA and Intel's video cards
Besides switching between graphics cards, it also fixes the video/screen tearing when using Intel cards .
This script does not fix screen tearing on NVIDIA Graphics Cards, that's why we need to switch between them.
** IMPORTANT ** This script might not work properly with NVIDIA QUADRO video cards. For more information see: #3

(05/07/2021) - #4 - PR claims to use prime-select query command for the detection of the active GPU thus dropping off the requirement of mesa-utils (Still needs to be tested before merged).

(03/08/2017) - Updated requirements list as suggested by issue #2 (#2).
(16/07/2017) - Updates to this script are planned to be released by ~~late August~~ .

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Nvidia binary driver - version 375.66 from nvidia-375 (proprietary, tested) (*)
glxinfo
Tested on: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - GeForce GT 735m + Intel Mesa - SonyVAIO FIT 15

(*) It might work with older or newer versions of the driver.

Assuming that you have an internet connection and you have fresh installed your ubuntu 16.04 LTS, follow the instructions below:

Open terminal and type: sudo apt-get update
Install the latest (375.66) Nvidia binary driver by following these steps:

1 - Open the Ubuntu's 'System Settings' from ubuntu's left bar.

2 - Click on the 'Software & Updates' icon.

3 - Select the tab 'Additional Drivers'.

4 - Check 'Using NVIDIA binary driver - version 375.66 from nvidia-375 (proprietary, tested).

5 - Click on 'Apply Changes', wait until the installation is complete.

6 - Reboot
Install 'glxinfo' by opening terminal and typing: sudo apt-get install mesa-utils
Download or Clone the graphics-switch script.
Open a terminal within the folder where graphics-switch bash file is located and type: chmod a+x Graphics-Switcher
Run the script by typing: ./Graphics-Switcher.