This project is designed for automatic firmware updates in Linux. By default, fwupd downloads firmware from Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS). This service is created for OEM manufacturers and firmware developers who want to make their firmware available to Linux users.
Some new features added in this release include:
- commands for interaction with ESP in fwupdtool
- plugin for Goodix fingerprint sensors
- plugin for updating BCM5719 network adapters
- plugin for updating Elan touchpads using USB HID
- support for ChromeOS Quiche and Gingerbread
- ability to block certain firmware versions by checksum
- ability to create firmware from multiple images
- support for loading DMI data from DT systems
Source: linux.org.ru
