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rpi-eeprom-update:tldr:27c74

rpi-eeprom-update: Cancel the pending update.
$ sudo rpi-eeprom-update -r
try on your machine

The command "sudo rpi-eeprom-update -r" is used to update the Raspberry Pi's EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) firmware.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo": It is a command used in Linux systems to run commands with administrative or superuser privileges. It allows the user to execute the following command as a system administrator.
  • "rpi-eeprom-update": This is the name of the command used to update the Raspberry Pi's EEPROM firmware. It is a utility provided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
  • "-r": This is an option or flag that can be passed to the "rpi-eeprom-update" command. In this case, "-r" stands for "restore". By using this option, you are telling the command to restore the EEPROM firmware to the default or factory version.

In summary, the command "sudo rpi-eeprom-update -r" is used to restore the Raspberry Pi's EEPROM firmware to its default or factory version.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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