Introduction to the 'fwupdtool' Command

fwupdtool – Using Linux Command to Update Firmware

1. Introduction to the command

fwupdtool is a Linux command line tool used to update firmware on devices supported by the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS). It is designed to be a simple, easy-to-use tool to manage firmware from the command line. It is able to detect and install firmware updates from the LVFS, as well as list devices and their supported firmware.

2. Basic usage and syntax

The basic syntax for fwupdtool is as follows:

  fwupdtool [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGUMENTS]
  

The available options and commands are:

• --version: Prints the version of fwupdtool
• --help: Prints the help message
• list: List all devices with supported firmware
• update: Update the firmware on a device
• status: Get the status of a firmware update
• history: List the history of firmware updates
• check: Check for new firmware updates

3. Examples of common use cases

• Listing devices and their supported firmware:

  fwupdtool list

• Updating the firmware on a device:

  fwupdtool update <device>

• Checking for new firmware updates:

  fwupdtool check

• Getting the status of a firmware update:

  fwupdtool status <device>

• Listing the history of firmware updates:

  fwupdtool history

4. Advanced options and flags

• --force: Force the firmware update even if the device is not in the LVFS
• --no-reboot: Do not reboot after the firmware update is complete
• --no-verify: Do not verify the firmware before updating
• --no-download: Do not download the firmware before updating
• --no-unlock: Do not unlock the device before updating

5. Examples in real-world scenarios

fwupdtool can be used in many real-world scenarios. For example, if you have a device that is supported by the LVFS, you can use fwupdtool to check for new firmware updates and install them if available. You can also use it to list all devices with supported firmware and view the history of firmware updates.

6. Troubleshooting tips and potential errors

When using fwupdtool, there are a few potential errors that you may encounter. If you are having trouble connecting to the LVFS, make sure that you have the correct credentials and that your firewall is not blocking the connection. Additionally, if you are having trouble updating the firmware on a device, make sure that the device is unlocked and that you have the correct permissions to update the firmware.