linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH v3 20/20] mt7601u: use request_firmware

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Date:   Mon, 12 Mar 2018 21:43:14 -0700
From:   Jakub Kicinski <kubakici@...pl>
To:     "Luis R. Rodriguez" <mcgrof@...nel.org>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH v3 20/20] mt7601u: use request_firmware_cache() to
 address cache on reboot

On Sat, 10 Mar 2018 06:15:01 -0800, Luis R. Rodriguez wrote:
> request_firmware_cache() will ensure the firmware is available on resume
> from suspend if on reboot the device retains the firmware.
> 
> This optimization is in place given otherwise on reboot we have to
> reload the firmware, the opmization saves us about max 1s, minimum 10ms.
> 
> Cantabile has reported back this fixes his woes with both suspend and
> hibernation.
> 
> Reported-by: Cantabile <cantabile.desu@...il.com>
> Tested-by: Cantabile <cantabile.desu@...il.com>
> Signed-off-by: Luis R. Rodriguez <mcgrof@...nel.org>

FWIW:

Acked-by: Jakub Kicinski <kubakici@...pl>

Thanks Luis!!