Re: problem to apply an update with fwupd

From	Liam O'Toole <liam.p.otoole@gmail.com>
Newsgroups	linux.debian.user
Subject	Re: problem to apply an update with fwupd
Date	2020-06-24 00:30 +0200
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On Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 20:57:30 +0200, Patrice Duroux wrote:
>    Hi,
>    I am facing a strange trouble with a Debian Sid laptop (Dell Precision
>    7540) both using gnome-software or fwupdmgr: a recent firmware update
>    does not apply.
>    So after reboots the update comes back again. Previously this worked
>    many times.
>    Is there a way to debug that?
>    Thanks,
>    Patrice

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I vaguely recall that firmware updates require that the laptop is
plugged in to the mains at boot time. Is your laptop on AC power when
you boot it?

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problem to apply an update with fwupd Patrice Duroux <patrice.duroux@gmail.com> - 2020-06-23 21:20 +0200
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