Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi 500 bootloader firmware
new versionFirmwarely tracks 2 Raspberry Pi models on this firmware, under makers & open firmware: Pi 5 and Raspberry Pi 500. The latest firmware, 28.31-1, shipped on Sep 10, 2026.
- Latest firmware
- 28.31-1
- Released
- Category
- Makers & open firmware
- Last checked
- Models
- 2
Models
| Model | Version | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pi 5 | 28.31-1 | Track | |
| Raspberry Pi 500 | 28.31-1 | Track |
How to update the Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi 500 bootloader
- Run `sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade` for the OS and firmware packages.
- Bootloader and EEPROM: `sudo rpi-eeprom-update -a` then reboot.
- Check `vcgencmd bootloader_version` afterwards to confirm.
Always download firmware from the manufacturer or project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts firmware.
What changed
pieeprom-2026-09-10: 2712: Move rpi-fw-crypto functions to secure RAM…
Version history
| 28.31-1 |
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi 500 bootloader?
Version 28.31-1, released Sep 10, 2026. This page is refreshed every hour from the manufacturer's release page.
How do I update the Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi 500 bootloader?
See the step-by-step above. Follow the project's release page for the flashing or OTA procedure. Many maker devices update from a web installer or the project's desktop app.
How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?
Every hour we read the manufacturer's official release page for the Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi 500 bootloader and record the version, date and changelog. Subscribers watching this device get an email when it changes: the next morning on Pro, in the Monday roundup on the free plan.
Is this an official Raspberry Pi page?
No. Firmwarely is independent. Device and brand names belong to their manufacturers; always download firmware from the official source.
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