La new version 2.0.10 of fwupd, the open-source tool for updating firmware on Linux systems, is now available and comes packed with new features, further expanding the range of supported devices and improving some important features. With this release, fwupd consolidates its position as one of the essential options for keeping various hardware components up-to-date on computers using GNU/Linux distributions.
In this cycle, published just a few weeks after the previous delivery, Support for the Lenovo Legion touchpad and Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard is added and the Poly Studio V72 and V12 USB video bars. This means that users with these devices can now benefit from centralized and easy firmware updates, which is especially useful in business environments and for users who demand maximum reliability from their equipment.
New features and specific improvements in Fwupd 2.0.10
One of the highlights of fwupd 2.0.10 is The introduction of the AGESA version in the AMD Secure Processor device summary, allowing users and administrators to gain more detailed insight into the security status of their hardware. Additionally, support has been added for adding the UEFI PK certificate key ID to submitted issue reports, as well as an option for the customer to limit the GUID list to emulated devices, facilitating advanced management and diagnostics.
Among the practical changes, fwupd now prevents dbx updates on specific models such as the HP Elitebook 845 Gen10, warnings about easily fixable BIOS errors have been removed, UX capsule handling has been optimized when using Capsule-On-Disk, and the upower 'OnBattery' property is used to determine if the device is connected to power.
Bug fixes and regressions
Version 2.0.10 also resolves several issues found in previous releases. Fixed a regression related to the fwupdmgr emulation-save command when registering some devices, another that prevented the installation of KEKs, and a small memory leak when querying certain security attributes. These improvements aim to make firmware updates and management in Linux even more stable and reliable.
Download and availability
Those who wish to install this update can find the source files and full release notes at the official GitHub page of the projectHowever, the general recommendation is to use the stable repositories provided by the distribution itself to ensure a smooth integration.
fwupd continues to strengthen the Linux ecosystem by making it easier to keep devices up-to-date and secure, relying on an active community and growing support from more manufacturers.
