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{{Note|Listed devices may not be updatable through ''fwupd'' (''e.g.'' Intel integrated graphics). Alternative vendor solutions may be provided instead.}} | {{Note|Listed devices may not be updatable through ''fwupd'' (''e.g.'' Intel integrated graphics). Alternative vendor solutions may be provided instead.}} | ||
To download the latest metadata from the [https://fwupd.org/ Linux Vendor | To download the latest metadata from the [https://fwupd.org/ Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)]: | ||
$ fwupdmgr refresh | $ fwupdmgr refresh | ||
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* Updates that can be applied live will be done immediately. | * Updates that can be applied live will be done immediately. | ||
* Updates that run at bootup will be staged for the next reboot. | * Updates that run at bootup will be staged for the next reboot. | ||
* The root user may be required to perform certain device updates. | * The root user may be required to perform certain device updates.}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 4 May 2024
fwupd is a simple daemon allowing you to update some devices' firmware, including UEFI for several machines.
Supported devices are listed here and more are to come.
Installation
To use and install fwup daemon and user space client, add following part to your config:
services.fwupd.enable = true;
Usage
To display all devices detected by fwupd:
$ fwupdmgr get-devices
To download the latest metadata from the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS):
$ fwupdmgr refresh
To list updates available for any devices on the system:
$ fwupdmgr get-updates
To install updates:
$ fwupdmgr update