Firmware Release Notes

The present document provides detailed release notes for each firmware version of the Portenta X8. Explore the changes, improvements, and fixes for the released firmware.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Supported Device:

• Portenta X8

Compatible carriers with the supported device:

• Portenta Breakout board
• Portenta Max Carrier
• Portenta Hat Carrier

Firmware Versions

The following section highlights the critical updates and enhancements introduced in the latest firmware version. It presents the most significant progress and optimizations implemented to improve performance, enhance user experience, and strengthen security.

Latest Firmware Version: 822

The listing herein offers a glimpse into the Portenta X8 firmware's continuous improvement and enhancement. You can expect a concise overview of the integrated key new features, major bug fixes, and critical security patches to ensure the highest level of functionality and performance within the Portenta X8 system.

• New Features:

• Added

  libgpiod

  to enhance functionality across both software images.
• Introduced support for EC200A-EU in ModemManager, expanding compatibility.

• Enhancements:

• Enhanced ModemManager scripts to manage USB modem power cycles more effectively using

  gpiod

  .
• Implemented the

  aklite-offline

  run command post-update for streamlined offline operations.

• Bug Fixes:

• Resolved an issue where the U-Boot environment in RAM was inadvertently modified even when

  carrier_custom

  was set to 1.

• Security Updates:

• Decided against integrating SE05x support in lmp-base to maintain security standards.

• Additional Notes:

• Disabled the PCIe connector by default and removed the

  sara-r4

  overlay to simplify device tree configurations.
• Downgraded CAN and (X8H7) in general to align with arduino-88.91 specifications (tag: 746-portenta-x8) due to regression issues stemming from new Linux driver/firmware updates.

You can access the latest version of the firmware here.

Available Firmware Versions

Below is a list of all available firmware versions with their release notes.

OS Image 822

OS Image 746

OS Image 719

For instructions on how to install or upgrade to the latest firmware version, you can use the Portenta X8 Out-of-the-box or flash it manually downloading the newest version directly from this link.