HardwareHackadayabout 2 hours ago
Raspberry Pi Firmware Locks Out Non-Original RAM
3 min read
The Raspberry Pi Foundation added firmware code that locks the boot process when non-original RAM chips are detected, responding to boards with surreptitiously replaced, often defective memory. Critics say it bricks upgraded devices; flashing older firmware from 2023 works but loses later improvements. Suggested alternatives include a non-matching-memory bit or a boot warning that keeps the machine running.
Level
Hype check
Tap to vote and see what everyone thinks.
