Check which devices support firmware updates

fwupdmgr get-devices lists every device fwupd knows about, with its current firmware version and update availability.

LinuxhardwarefirmwarefwupdLow risk

Run `fwupdmgr get-devices` and look for the ✱ marker next to devices that have an update available.

01Command

Command

$ fwupdmgr get-devices

02What it does

Beyond checking for updates, this command answers 'what firmware version does my BIOS/SSD/dock run?' — useful when troubleshooting hardware bugs or comparing against the vendor's changelog. Devices without LVFS support appear too but cannot be updated this way.

03Risk

RiskLow risk

Requirementsfwupd package

!Warning: None — read-only query.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

fwupdmgr(1) — show devices and firmware versions
Arch Linux · community · 2026-09-17
Evidence: get-devices lists hardware and current firmware versions
Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)
LVFS · community · 2026-09-17
Evidence: shows which vendors and devices are covered

Last verified: 2026-09-18 · Category: System & Settings

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