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rtl8852bs: bump to 7.2 - #10347

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rtl8852bs: bump to 7.2#10347
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How Has This Been Tested?

  • build rockchip64-7.2

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  • My code follows the style guidelines of this project
  • I have performed a self-review of my own code
  • I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
  • My changes generate no new warnings
  • Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules

Summary by CodeRabbit

  • Bug Fixes
    • Improved RTL8852BS wireless driver compatibility with kernels below version 7.3.
    • Updated the driver source reference for improved support.
    • Corrected regulatory behavior across supported kernel versions, including kernels before 6.1.
    • Removed an obsolete compatibility adjustment for kernel 6.1.

- update commit has
- drop upstreamed patch
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Walkthrough

The RTL8852BS build configuration now supports kernels below 7.3, uses a new driver commit, and removes application of the legacy 6.1 regulatory compatibility patch.

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RTL8852BS compatibility

Layer / File(s) Summary
Driver version and kernel compatibility
lib/functions/compilation/patch/drivers_network.sh, patch/misc/wireless-rtl8852bs-Update-rtw_regd_init-for-6.1.patch
driver_rtl8852bs now allows kernels below 7.3, uses commit 916053dd2805d16c458d92c3216c731ec956eb12, and no longer applies the legacy compatibility patch. The patch updates the rtw_regd_init kernel guard.

Estimated code review effort: 2 (Simple) | ~10 minutes

Possibly related PRs

  • armbian/build#9831: Modifies driver_rtl8852bs() with related kernel gating and source commit changes.
  • armbian/build#9841: Updates the same driver function, source commit, kernel compatibility, and patch handling.
  • armbian/build#10009: Adjusts Realtek driver kernel gating and patch application in drivers_network.sh.

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Suggested reviewers: adeepn, iav, igorpecovnik

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Title check ✅ Passed The title clearly and concisely describes the main change: updating the rtl8852bs driver to version 7.2.
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@github-actions github-actions Bot added 08 Milestone: Third quarter release size/small PR with less then 50 lines Needs review Seeking for review Hardware Hardware related like kernel, U-Boot, ... Framework Framework components Patches Patches related to kernel, U-Boot, ... labels Aug 6, 2026
@github-actions github-actions Bot added the Ready to merge Reviewed, tested and ready for merge label Aug 6, 2026
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✅ This PR has been reviewed and approved — all set for merge!

@github-actions github-actions Bot removed the Needs review Seeking for review label Aug 6, 2026
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igorpecovnik merged commit 3593d0d into armbian:main Aug 6, 2026
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EvilOlaf deleted the 8852bs-7.2 branch August 6, 2026 09:27
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