Fwupd, a simple tool that aims to make managing firmware updates on Linux-based systems easier and more automatic, rolled out v1.9.25, bringing a host of bug fixes and adding support for new hardware.
Among the bugs fixed in this release:
- Fixed checking new Synaptics MST firmware size: Addresses issues with verifying firmware sizes for Synaptics Multi-Stream Transport devices.
- Made another ModemManager instance ID visible for firmware matching: Improves firmware matching by recognizing additional ModemManager instances.
- Never set a zero-length device name when matching the vendor name: Ensures device names are properly set to avoid mismatches.
- Recalculated the device supported flag when reparenting devices: Fixes issues where devices might not be correctly identified after reconfiguration.
- Reduced idle power consumption of paired Logitech HID++ devices: Enhances power efficiency for connected Logitech devices.
- Retried the open action to fix BC901 NVMe reload: Implemented a retry mechanism to resolve issues with BC901 NVMe device reloads.
In addition to these fixes, fwupd 1.9.25 adds support for several new hardware devices:
- Algoltek devices supporting sector erase: Expands compatibility with Algoltek hardware that utilizes sector erase functionality.
- Dell K2 Dock: Provides firmware update support for Dell’s latest docking station.
- Intel USB4 Hub 5787: Adds support for Intel’s new USB4 hub, enhancing connectivity options.
- More MediaTek scaler devices: Increases the range of supported MediaTek devices, offering broader hardware compatibility.
- Nordic HID devices supporting DFUv1: Supports firmware updates for Nordic HID devices that use DFU version 1.
Fwupd 1.9.25 is now available for download, and users are encouraged to upgrade to take full advantage of the new features and improvements. For more details on all novelties, visit theย changelog.
