FS#54636 - broadcom-wl-dkms doesn't include some firmware files
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Opened by Jonas (Jojonintendo) - Thursday, 29 June 2017, 09:54 GMT
Last edited by Doug Newgard (Scimmia) - Tuesday, 04 July 2017, 15:27 GMT
Opened by Jonas (Jojonintendo) - Thursday, 29 June 2017, 09:54 GMT
Last edited by Doug Newgard (Scimmia) - Tuesday, 04 July 2017, 15:27 GMT
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Description: When I install broadcom-wl-dkms to get wifi
working with my Broadcom BCM4352, the bluetooth of this same
chip stops working. Dmesg complains about a file named
"BCM20702A1-0489-e07a.hcd" that cannot be found. After I
downloaded it from github
(https://github.com/winterheart/broadcom-bt-firmware/blob/master/brcm/BCM20702A1-0489-e07a.hcd)
to /lib/firmware/brcm/ and rebooted, it is working again.
I don't know if this file could be included in the package, or if it is a problem with my system. If you need any additional information, please ask. Thank you very much for your time. Additional info:BCM20702A1-0489-e07a from github works. broadcom-wl-dkms: 6.30.223.271-12 Steps to reproduce: - Bluetooth works, but no wifi with BCM4352 (fresh Arch install) - Install broadcom-wl-dkms - Bluetooth no longer works, BCM20702A1-0489-e07a.hcd not found (dmesg output) - Download BCM20702A1-0489-e07a.hcd from github to /lib/firmware/brcm/ - Reboot - Bluetooth works perfectly again |
This task depends upon
https://github.com/winterheart/broadcom-bt-firmware/blob/master/LICENSE.broadcom_bcm20702
seems to prohibit redistribution from lines 26-28
"Licensee may not use, disclose,
modify, reproduce or distribute the Software except as expressly permitted in
this Agreement."
There is no further mention of reproduce or distribution in the license which implies to me those acts are not permitted by the license.
I guess for now I'll keep using this github file. Thank you for your help anyway !