The Flipper Zero team has released the first major firmware version for their portable, customizable hacking device after three years of development. Despite facing controversy and being banned or restricted in some countries and e-commerce platforms due to users showcasing illegal activities, the device is designed for pentesters.
Firmware 1.0 solidifies support for 89 radio protocols, 4 infrared protocols, and 20 RFID protocols. It also adds faster Bluetooth and NFC communications, JavaScript support, dynamic third-party application loading, and a month of battery life in standby mode. This release provides more stable operation and better performance compared to previous firmware versions.
Key features highlighted by the Flipper Zero team include:
* Dynamic app loading: Users can now install community-developed apps from an Apps Catalog, saving system memory by running apps from FAP (Flipper Application Package) files on the microSD card.
* NFC subsystem overhaul: The NFC system has been completely rewritten, improving card reading speed and adding support for new card types (e.g., ICODE SLIX, FeliCa Lite-S).
* JavaScript support: Flipper Zero now supports JavaScript, making app development more accessible compared to C/C++.
* Sub-GHz improvements: Added support for 89 radio protocols, the ability to listen to analog walkie-talkies, and a new BinRAW file format for efficient signal storage and sharing.
Users are recommended to upgrade their firmware version to the latest release for more reliable functionality. The latest firmware is available for free via the official downloads portal on the Flipper Zero site and can be installed either over Bluetooth from a mobile device or from a computer using the qFlipper app.
In the next steps, the team will shift focus to developing a new product while still expanding the capabilities of Flipper Zero, addressing existing issues, and accepting community-driven patches.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/flipper-zero-releases-firmware-10-after-three-years-of-development/