I just downloaded the latest image debian-11.3.0-amd64-DVD-1.iso, and unpacked extra firmware from https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unof ... ye/11.3.0/
Even after that, two missing files still are missing: ath10k/pre-cal-pci-0000:02:00.0.bin ath10k/cal-pci-0000:02:00.0.bin
What should I do? Should I open a bug on Debian firmware somewhere?
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Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
- Head_on_a_Stick
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Re: Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
Those files are for device calibration and so are not needed. I'm sure I've answered this before here but I can't find the link so I can't have a go at you for not searching. Shame
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Re: Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
@Head_on_a_Stick if those are not important, shouldn't Debian ignore them instead of making an error for the end-user? This can be very frustrating for a person trying to install for the first time.
Re: Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
Easy fix for missing firmwares
Run both lines as root or with sudo, if you are sudo user.
Firmwares have been dealt in many threads.
Code: Select all
# apt install isenkram
# isenkram-autoinstall-firmware
Firmwares have been dealt in many threads.
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Re: Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
If your hardware works, what difference does it make?
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Re: Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
It makes a subtle but important difference. I took the effort to write a post, even though my hardware works since I also want to contribute to making Debian better. I know many users (including software engineers) are afraid of Debian installation process and many times choose other OS just because of the installation. This error message is one of the first messages that pops-up when you start the installation.
I believe this could be addressed, and see some different solutions:
1. by adding `isenkram` pointed by @arzgi to extra firmware and making sure this is not diagnosed as missing by the installer.
2. by creating an ignore list of unneeded files, in case it is really as @Head_on_a_Stick suggested, in such a way that the installer does not complain about them.
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Re: Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
File a report, then.
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Re: Missing atheros firmware on 11.3.0
At least the expert installer mode asks if you need any external files during network setup. I always upgrade or install wired, so never needed that