fwupdmgr

Display all devices detected by fwupd

$ fwupdmgr get-devices

$ fwupdmgr refresh

$ fwupdmgr get-updates

$ fwupdmgr update

$ fwupdmgr get-history

fwupdmgr [command]

fwupdmgr is the command-line client for fwupd, the Linux firmware update daemon. It enables updating device firmware including UEFI/BIOS, SSDs, Thunderbolt controllers, and other supported hardware.
The tool connects to the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) to download signed firmware updates. Manufacturers submit firmware to LVFS, which is then distributed to Linux users. Updates are applied either immediately or scheduled for the next reboot, depending on the device type.
UEFI updates require the EFI System Partition to be properly mounted and writable.

get-devices

Show all devices detected by fwupd

Download latest firmware metadata from Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)

List available firmware updates for detected devices

Download and install firmware updates

Show firmware update history

Downgrade firmware to older version

Show available firmware releases for a device

Reinstall current firmware

Display fwupdmgr version

Firmware updates carry risk of bricking hardware if interrupted. Ensure stable power during updates. Some updates require a reboot to apply. The /boot or EFI partition may need to be remounted with write permissions before updating UEFI firmware.

fwupdmgr is part of fwupd, created by Richard Hughes in 2015. The project was developed to bring reliable firmware updates to Linux, partnering with hardware vendors through the Linux Vendor Firmware Service. Major vendors including Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Logitech now distribute firmware via LVFS.

fwupdtool(1), efibootmgr(8)