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linmob

IIRC, it essentially boils down to:

- closed source software running on the LTE modem,

- proprietary firmware for the Realtek bluetooth/WiFi chip

- optional firmware for camera autofocus.

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- optional proprietary firmware on the type-C controller

- firmware in the touch controller

No closed source drivers in the kernel or userspace though.

What does the optional proprietary firmware on the type-c Controller get you? Just wondering.. I have the convergence mobian edition from ~January that seems to work well out of the box with the included usb-c hub. Does the convergence edition possibly come with that proprietary firmware?

If you don't flash it, you'll not be able to use PD chargers or alt-dp mode, or USB-C hubs/docks. It's pre-flashed in factory these days.

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