[June 16th - Minor Update] PiFi 1.5.21 + App 1.0.53 🥳 [All Pi 5 Models]

Latest Release: June 16th 2025

  • Minor update - fixes bug on some Pi 5 models for users not using PiFi Kit (internal radio AP issue)
  • :floppy_disk: There’s a new Pi 5 image (24.10.1-based) available today - download here
  • If you want to upgrade without re-flashing, see sysupgrade guide here

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  • :calling: There’s also a new app updates for both Android and iPhone/iPad available now
  • :muscle: These are stability updates for making it smoother and more stable

Pi 5: 1.5.2 Series: What’s New:

  • Improvements to wireless, bug fixes and Public WiFi

Plus, all of the following from our recent Pi 5 24.10 updates:

  • Support for Raspberry Pi 5 (2Gb + 16Gb versions) and improved support for 8Gb on newer boot-loaders
  • Based on OpenWrt 24.10.1 Support (no longer Snapshot)
  • Updated kernel (6.6.x)
  • Improved wireless driver (reworked for new kernel)
  • This one is for Pi 5-only (the Pi4-version and other updates are in the works, but due to new Pi 5 models and bootloaders this update is being pushed early)

Known Issues :warning:
None yet - encounter any be sure to share it here on the community


Pro Tip: Backup :cloud_with_lightning:
You can back-up by visiting 192.168.3.14 and going to System → Backup / Flash Firmware. Then choosing → Backup / Restore → ‘Download backup’.

You can then restore at System → Backup / Flash Firmware. Then choosing → Backup / Restore → ‘Restore backup’