linux-kernel - Re: fsl_espi errors on v5.7.15

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Date:   Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:09:22 +0000
From:   Chris Packham <Chris.Packham@...iedtelesis.co.nz>
To:     Heiner Kallweit <hkallweit1@...il.com>,
        "broonie@...nel.org" <broonie@...nel.org>,
        "mpe@...erman.id.au" <mpe@...erman.id.au>,
        "benh@...nel.crashing.org" <benh@...nel.crashing.org>,
        "paulus@...ba.org" <paulus@...ba.org>,
        "tiago.brusamarello@...acom.ind.br" 
        <tiago.brusamarello@...acom.ind.br>
CC:     "linux-spi@...r.kernel.org" <linux-spi@...r.kernel.org>,
        "linuxppc-dev@...ts.ozlabs.org" <linuxppc-dev@...ts.ozlabs.org>,
        "linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: fsl_espi errors on v5.7.15


On 14/08/20 6:19 pm, Heiner Kallweit wrote:
> On 14.08.2020 04:48, Chris Packham wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm seeing a problem with accessing spi-nor after upgrading a T2081
>> based system to linux v5.7.15
>>
>> For this board u-boot and the u-boot environment live on spi-nor.
>>
>> When I use fw_setenv from userspace I get the following kernel logs
>>
>> # fw_setenv foo=1
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but SPIE_DON isn't set!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but rx/tx fifo's aren't empty!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: SPIE_RXCNT = 1, SPIE_TXCNT = 32
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but rx/tx fifo's aren't empty!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: SPIE_RXCNT = 1, SPIE_TXCNT = 32
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: Transfer done but rx/tx fifo's aren't empty!
>> fsl_espi ffe110000.spi: SPIE_RXCNT = 1, SPIE_TXCNT = 32
>> ...
>>
> This error reporting doesn't exist yet in 4.4. So you may have an issue
> under 4.4 too, it's just not reported.
> Did you verify that under 4.4 fw_setenv actually has an effect?
Just double checked and yes under 4.4 the setting does get saved.
>> If I run fw_printenv (before getting it into a bad state) it is able to
>> display the content of the boards u-boot environment.
>>
> This might indicate an issue with spi being locked. I've seen related
> questions, just use the search engine of your choice and check for
> fw_setenv and locked.
I'm running a version of fw_setenv which includes 
https://gitlab.denx.de/u-boot/u-boot/-/commit/db820159 so it shouldn't 
be locking things unnecessarily.
>> If been unsuccessful in producing a setup for bisecting the issue. I do
>> know the issue doesn't occur on the old 4.4.x based kernel but that's
>> probably not much help.
>>
>> Any pointers on what the issue (and/or solution) might be.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chris
>>
> Heiner