Tanix TX3 Mini (Amlogic S905W) Broadcom WiFi issue

[Clonazepunk]

Hello guys!

First of all, i couldn't find a topic about the same problem im having, so, if this is a duplicate, just let me know and i'll delete it

 

So, i just installed Armbian Lunar Edge (Kernel 6.2.9) on my box. The WiFi chip is properly recognized, but the firmware for it won't load

This is the dmesg output 

 

[    8.897269] cfg80211: Loading compiled-in X.509 certificates for regulatory database
[    8.898654] cfg80211: Loaded X.509 cert 'sforshee: 00b28ddf47aef9cea7'
[    8.899871] platform regulatory.0: Direct firmware load for regulatory.db failed with error -2
[    8.899910] cfg80211: failed to load regulatory.db
[    8.912366] Adding 988264k swap on /dev/zram0.  Priority:5 extents:1 across:988264k SSFS
[    8.993849] systemd[1]: Listening on systemd-rfkill.socket - Load/Save RF Kill Switch Status /dev/rfkill Watch.
[    9.000207] brcmfmac: F1 signature read @0x18000000=0x16044330
[    9.017810] brcmfmac: brcmf_fw_alloc_request: using brcm/brcmfmac4330-sdio for chip BCM4330/4
[    9.019051] usbcore: registered new interface driver brcmfmac
[    9.020401] brcmfmac mmc2:0001:1: Direct firmware load for brcm/brcmfmac4330-sdio.amlogic,p281.bin failed with error -2
[    9.035609] brcmfmac mmc2:0001:1: Direct firmware load for brcm/brcmfmac4330-sdio.clm_blob failed with error -2

 

Given that the board is recognized, i dont think its a big deal. Still investigating the problem, but until that, can someone give me some tips on how to solve it?

Thanks in advance!

 

 

EDIT: I am an advanced user, and intend to give official support for this hardware. A lot of people own similar boxes

Edited June 15, 2023 by Clonazepunk
Support propose

[Clonazepunk]

Ok, i'm stupid

The firmware for this board is missing.

[ 9.020401] brcmfmac mmc2:0001:1: Direct firmware load for brcm/brcmfmac4330-sdio.amlogic,p281.bin failed with error -2

[    9.020401] brcmfmac mmc2:0001:1: Direct firmware load for brcm/brcmfmac4330-sdio.amlogic,p281.bin failed with error -2

 

the file brcmfmac4330-sdio.amlogic,p281.bin simply doesn't exist

Wonder if it works if i borrow it from Android...

 

 

EDIT: Found a workaround! I'll leave this thread for other user's further research

 

cp /usr/lib/firmware/brcm/brcmfmac4330-sdio.bin /usr/lib/firmware/brcm/brcmfmac4330-sdio.amlogic,p281.bin

 

For some reason, the kernel won't  use the default firmware, and want the specific board version. It works now!

Edited June 15, 2023 by Clonazepunk
Solution

[basodo]

hi mr.Clonazepunk I want to install arch on my device (rk322x) but I don't able to do. When I was researching for my problem I found your post ( 

) after that I want guide for how I can do it for my device. so please help me and sorry for my bad english.

Edited June 16, 2023 by basodo

[SteeMan]

38 minutes ago, basodo said:

I want to install arch on my device (rk322x)

This forum is for Armbian not arch.  This sub-forum is for amlogic based devices (not rockchip).  Everything about your post is not appropriate.  Please post arch questions in an arch forum.  Don't hijack a post that is completely unrelated to your question.

[Clonazepunk]

Sorry for that, @SteeMan, i'd give him support in my original thread, but they closed it...
@basodo, pm me.

 

Edited June 16, 2023 by Clonazepunk

[basodo]

ok @SteeMan, I understood. I asked, because only here I found my problem related thread. ok @Clonazepunk, thanks for reply.

 

Edited June 16, 2023 by basodo

[Buttercup]

@Clonazepunk: I must create an account just to say "Thank you!!!". Own you a beer, saving me a big headache. The WiFi on my Mecool BB2 Pro works fine now, don't have to waste a dongle & a usb port.

Edited December 21, 2023 by Buttercup