Raspberry Pi Imager releases
new versionRaspberry Pi Imager is tracked under makers & open firmware. Its latest version, 2.0.12, shipped on Oct 8, 2026. Firmwarely has recorded 2 versions since Aug 17, 2026.
- Latest version
- 2.0.12
- Released
- Category
- Makers & open firmware
- Last checked
How to update Raspberry Pi Imager
- 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 install releases from the project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts downloads.
What changed
What's changed: Embedded (Raspberry Pi network installer): - See a network that comes up late. Imager cached "offline" and only the netlink monitor cleared it, which embedded mode never started, so a PHY slow to negotiate (the Pi 5 Rev 1.2's MXL86110) was still down at the first poll and the instal…
Version history
| 2.0.12 | |
| 2.0.11.1 |
FAQ
What is the latest version of Raspberry Pi Imager?
Version 2.0.12, released Oct 8, 2026. This page is refreshed every hour from the project's release page.
How do I update Raspberry Pi Imager?
See the step-by-step above. Pull the new image or package and restart the service. Read the release notes and back up the data directory first; most projects can't downgrade once the database has migrated.
How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?
Every hour we read the project's official release page for Raspberry Pi Imager and record the version, date and changelog. Subscribers watching it 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. Project and product names belong to their owners; always install releases from the project's own source.
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