The Flipper Zero firmware project has seen a steady stream of contributions focusing on feature enhancements and bug fixes, with notable attention to improving NFC functionalities and user interface elements.
The Flipper Zero firmware is an open-source project aimed at providing a versatile tool for pentesters and hardware enthusiasts. It supports a wide range of functionalities, including RFID reading, infrared remote control, and GPIO management.
Recent issues and pull requests indicate a focus on expanding the device's capabilities while addressing existing bugs. Notable issues include ongoing challenges with NFC tag reading and emulation, particularly with Mifare and DESFire cards, suggesting potential regressions in recent updates. The community remains active, contributing detailed logs and reproduction steps for reported issues.
Portasynthinca3 (porta):
Silent (CookiePLMonster):
Aaron Tulino (aaronjamt):
WillyJL (Willy-JL):
Jan Wiesemann (janwiesemann):
| Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 30 Days | 20 | 12 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| 90 Days | 50 | 43 | 128 | 16 | 1 |
| 1 Year | 264 | 200 | 1093 | 77 | 1 |
| All Time | 1036 | 921 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
| Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| porta |  |
5 | 6/2/0 | 24 | 111 | 4487 |
| RebornedBrain |  |
1 | 3/3/0 | 3 | 38 | 1074 |
| あく |  |
2 | 1/2/0 | 3 | 5 | 513 |
| Silent |  |
1 | 5/4/0 | 4 | 23 | 197 |
| Georgii Surkov |  |
1 | 0/1/0 | 1 | 8 | 181 |
| Thomas Nemer |  |
1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 2 | 138 |
| hedger |  |
1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 12 | 107 |
| DerSkythe |  |
1 | 0/1/0 | 1 | 4 | 106 |
| Filipe Paz Rodrigues |  |
1 | 0/1/0 | 1 | 5 | 101 |
| christhetech131 |  |
1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 94 |
| Zinong Li |  |
1 | 3/3/0 | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| Astra |  |
1 | 3/3/0 | 3 | 48 | 75 |
| Valera Olexienko |  |
1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| WillyJL |  |
1 | 4/3/0 | 3 | 5 | 37 |
| Eric Betts |  |
1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Skorpionm |  |
1 | 0/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Angel (jerji) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (Hodge980) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aaron Tulino (aaronjamt) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jan Wiesemann (janwiesemann) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
The Flipper Zero firmware repository currently has 115 open issues, with recent activity indicating a mix of bug reports and feature requests. Notably, several issues highlight problems with NFC and Sub-GHz functionalities, suggesting ongoing challenges in these areas. There is an apparent trend of users reporting difficulties with reading and emulating various NFC tags, particularly Mifare and DESFire cards, which may indicate a regression following recent updates.
Several issues have been raised regarding specific protocols and devices, including requests for new features to enhance usability and compatibility. The community appears actively engaged, with users frequently providing detailed logs and reproduction steps for reported bugs.
Issue #3891: Feature Request: Mood Changer
Issue #3886: BLE RPC not responding after a factory reset
Issue #3885: Feature Request: Add Bluetooth signals Spamming/copying App
Issue #3884: Blackmagic: Reset/Reset Device don't work if execution is suspended on furi_check()
Issue #3883: Blackmagic: Warning upon attaching to Flipper FW
Issue #3877: Less granular value selection in Bluetooth HID Mouse Clicker
Issue #3876: Mouse Clicker Should have a "0" value setting for "as fast as possible"
Issue #3870: RFID not detecting some card types that other devices detect (e.g., Keysy)
Issue #3867: Flipper misidentifies Visonic_Powecode alarm signal as Dickert_MAHS.
Issue #3862: Unit test documentation is outdated.
The combination of active user engagement and the variety of reported issues suggests a dynamic development environment where both bugs and new features are being addressed continuously.
The pull request (PR) data from the Flipper Zero firmware repository reveals a vibrant and active development environment, with a total of 35 open PRs. The contributions span various features, bug fixes, and enhancements, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve functionality and user experience.
PR #3893: Put errno into TCB
Created by porta (portasynthinca3) 0 days ago. This draft PR introduces a mechanism to save errno in the Task Control Block using FreeRTOS features. It also includes an errno fuzzer for testing. Verification involves running the errno_test application.
PR #3892: Fix USB-UART bridge exit screen stopping the bridge prematurely
Created by porta (portasynthinca3) 2 days ago. This PR addresses a bug where the exit confirmation screen for the USB-UART bridge would prematurely stop the bridge without user input. It includes verification steps for proper functionality.
PR #3885: Add API to enforce ISO15693 mode
Created by Aaron Tulino (aaronjamt) 5 days ago. This draft PR adds an API to enforce a specific parsing mode for NFC applications, aiming to enhance stability and reliability during card emulation.
PR #3881: FuriThread: Improve state callbacks
Created by Silent (CookiePLMonster) 5 days ago. This PR refines thread state callbacks within the FuriThread implementation, ensuring safe memory release during state transitions.
PR #3861: Software SPI
Created by porta (portasynthinca3) 14 days ago. This PR introduces a Software SPI library and a testing application, improving communication capabilities for connected devices.
PR #3850: Added the ability to change the display brightness from the Lock Menu
Created by Jan Wiesemann (janwiesemann) 22 days ago. This PR enhances UI functionality by allowing users to adjust display brightness directly from the Lock Menu.
PR #3841: JS modules
Created by porta (portasynthinca3) 29 days ago. This PR adds new JavaScript modules for GUI and event handling, along with documentation and example scripts.
PR #3840: GUI: NumberInput small improvements
Created by WillyJL (Willy-JL) 29 days ago. This PR refines the NumberInput UI component, allowing it to start empty when initialized with zero.
PR #3822: MIFARE Classic Key Recovery Improvements
Created by Nathan N (noproto) 39 days ago. This draft PR enhances key recovery methods for MIFARE Classic cards, improving performance and functionality.
PR #3889: Release candidate
Closed without merging; created as a release candidate but not integrated into the main branch.
PR #3879: Desktop: Sanity check PIN length for good measure
Merged; this PR adds checks to ensure that PIN lengths are valid within specified limits.
The current set of open pull requests highlights several key themes in ongoing development efforts:
Feature Enhancements: Many PRs focus on adding new features or enhancing existing functionalities, such as software SPI support (#3861), improved UI elements (#3850), and new JavaScript modules (#3841). These enhancements reflect a commitment to expanding the capabilities of the Flipper Zero device and improving user experience.
Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements: A significant number of open PRs address bugs or stability issues, including fixes for USB-UART bridge behavior (#3892), improvements in thread management (#3881), and enhancements in NFC protocol handling (#3885). This focus on stability is crucial for maintaining user trust and ensuring reliable operation of the device.
Community Engagement and Contribution: The variety of contributors, including both seasoned developers and newer contributors, indicates an active community around the Flipper Zero project. The presence of detailed verification steps in many PRs suggests a collaborative approach to development, where contributors are encouraged to test their changes thoroughly before merging.
Documentation and Code Quality: Several PRs emphasize improving documentation and code quality, such as those that introduce new APIs or modify existing ones (#3836). This focus on documentation is essential for fostering community engagement and ensuring that future developers can easily understand and contribute to the codebase.
Long-standing Issues: Some older pull requests remain open or have been closed without merging, indicating potential challenges in reaching consensus on certain features or design choices. For instance, PRs related to NFC functionality (#3828) show that while there is enthusiasm for adding new features, there may be complexities involved in integrating them smoothly into existing systems.
In conclusion, the current landscape of pull requests reflects a dynamic development environment characterized by active feature enhancement efforts, rigorous bug fixing, community engagement, and an ongoing commitment to code quality and documentation. However, attention should be given to resolving older issues and ensuring that all contributions align with project goals to maintain momentum in development efforts.
RebornedBrain
Zinong Li
Silent (CookiePLMonster)
Christhetech131
Eric Betts (bettse)
Thomas Nemer (thomasnemer)
Portasynthinca3 (porta)
Astra (Astrrra)
WillyJL (Willy-JL)
Valera Olexienko (valeraOlexienko)
Hedger
Kidbomb
Skorpionm
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