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Software Releases- New Release: Yocto Sumo V1.8 for i.MX 8QuadMax modules
Release date: 5/28/2020
Variscite is pleased to inform about the Yocto Sumo release v1.8 for the i.MX8QM System on Module.
Modules: VAR-SOM-MX8, SPEAR-MX8
Release: sumo-fsl-4.14.98-mx8-v1.8
Details:
- Filesystem:
Yocto Sumo (based on official NXP release L4.14.98-2.0.0_ga). - Linux kernel:
imx_4.14.98_2.0.0_ga_var01 release (based on official NXP release imx_4.14.98_2.0.0_ga, which is based on Linux 4.14.98). - U-Boot:
imx_v2018.03_4.14.98_2.0.0_ga_var01 release (based on official NXP release imx_v2018.03_4.14.98_2.0.0_ga, which is based on U-Boot v2018.03).
Noteworthy updates:
Release 1.8
- Upgraded SCFW to version 1.2.10
- Upgraded SCFW DRAM configuration to RPA V19 CBT
- Added SCFW support for reading DRAM configuration from EEPROM
- Enabled U-Boot SPL
- Enabled U-Boot support for reading DRAM size from EEPROM
- Fixed alsactl store/restore sequence
- Fixed Bluetooth suspend/resume sequence
Release 1.7
- Fixed Wi-Fi detection on latest revision of VAR-SOM-MX8
Release 1.6
- Upgraded SCFW to version 1.2.8
Release 1.5
- Added Android support for SPEAR-MX8
- Fixed capacitive touch interrupt for VAR-SOM-MX8
Release 1.4
- Added Yocto support for SPEAR-MX8
Release 1.3
- Added Android support for VAR-SOM-MX8
Release 1.2
- Added HDMI and DP support for VAR-SOM-MX8
- Fixed DRAM instability problem
- Disabled U-Boot splash on LVDS display
- Fixed occasional Wi-Fi driver crashes on reboot/poweroff
Release 1.1
- Initial Yocto release for VAR-SOM-MX8
External Information
Developers info: VAR-SOM-MX8, SPEAR-MX8
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