linux firmware update - Forest0923/memo GitHub Wiki

• System
• Install
• Usage
• Tips

System

• OS: Ubuntu 18.04 (64bit), Arch
• Device: Thinkpad X1 Carbon (6th)

Install

• Install fwupd with:

# Ubuntu
sudo apt install fwupd
# Arch
sudo pacman -S fwupd

Usage

• Refresh data from server:

fwupdmgr refresh

• Check device for updates:

fwupdmgr get-updates

• Update and install:

fwupdmgr update

Tips

• If the update does not apply, follow the steps below.

1. Download .cab file
2. Install:

fwupdmgr install [path-to-.cab]