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Flipper Zero firmware differences

:: Last updated April 25, 2024. ::

This document will (hopefully) maintain a list of differences between various forks of the Flipper Zero firmware.
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Jump to: RogueMaster Unleashed Momentum Official Xtreme Xvirus Squachware Summary (TL;DR)

RogueMaster RogueMaster/flipperzero-firmware-wPlugins

  • Remains the best and most updated firmware in the community
  • Built off Unleashed as the base firmware (which is a fork of Official dev firmware.)
  • First to allow for rename through Name Changer app.
  • First to allow for removal of Sub-GHz regional transmission restrictions through Extend Range app.
  • Passport fully customizable
  • Removes Sub-GHz regional transmission restrictions after changes to extend_range.txt file.
  • Allows Sub-GHz extended frequency range (i.e. restaurant pagers) through extend_range.txt file.
  • Has Sub-GHz protocols and all the other changes taken from Unleashed FW (see changes).
  • Adds extra custom assets (Mifare classic dict, example files, fun files, etc).
  • Includes some PRs from Unleashed and Official firmware that are not yet merged (bleeding edge).
  • Includes a number of games, some experimental, as well as a real "Games Only Mode".
  • Includes an enhanced new "Dolphin Level" system.
  • Has added most known community tweaks, plugins & games
  • Also includes a number of other small tweaks and changes.
    • More details and full list in their README.

Unleashed DarkFlippers/unleashed-firmware

  • Somewhat active development and Discord community.
  • Removes Sub-GHz regional transmission restrictions by default.
  • Allows Sub-GHz extended frequency range (i.e. restaurant pagers) through dangerous_settings file.
  • Adds extra Sub-GHz frequencies by default through Official setting_user file.
  • Adds extra Mifare classic keys to included dict file and leaves user file untouched.
  • Can be used to capture and send dynamic encrypted protocols/rolling codes. (Modern garage doors, etc.)
  • Encrypted Sub-GHz signals and codes can be added manually.
  • Current modified and new Sub-GHz protocols list can be found here.
  • Comes with extra apps and plugins from the general community through SD Application loader (FAP files).
    • More details and full list of changes can be found in their README.

Momentum Next-Flip/Momentum-Firmware

  • Xtreme but without the NSFW BS, a direct continuation of the Xtreme firmware.
  • Adds custom UI and custom Main Menu themes, and asset packs (icons, animations)
  • Removes Sub-GHz regional transmission restrictions by default.
  • Allows Sub-GHz extended frequency range (i.e. restaurant pagers) through Momentum Settings App.
  • Allows changing Flipper's name via Momentum Settings App
  • Has Sub-GHz protocols and most of the other changes taken from Unleashed FW (see changes).
  • Adds extra custom assets (Mifare classic dict, more animations (installed separately), example files, etc).
  • Includes an enhanced/improved "Dolphin Level" system similar to RogueMaster.
  • Includes extra apps and plugins from the general community through SD Application loader (FAP files).
  • Also includes a number of other small tweaks, changes, and stability fixes.

Official flipperdevices/flipperzero-firmware

  • Has region-locked Sub-GHz transmission because of legal limitations.
  • Has no ability to save and send rolling codes (dynamic encrypted) in Sub-GHz, only shows them in captured list.
  • Factory-set device name that shows everywhere (Bluetooth broadcast, USB connection, etc) that cannot be changed.
  • The Flipper team has a list of device names with their corresponding production information (No shipping address) so they can assist you easier in case of an RMA.

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Xtreme Flipper-XFW/Xtreme-Firmware

  • Built from RogueMaster originally then converted to fork of Unleashed + Official FW for future development.
  • Adds custom UI and custom Main Menu themes, and asset packs (icons, animations)
  • Removes Sub-GHz regional transmission restrictions by default.
  • Allows Sub-GHz extended frequency range (i.e. restaurant pagers) through Xtreme Settings App.
  • Allows changing Flipper's name via Xtreme Settings App
  • Has Sub-GHz protocols and most of the other changes taken from Unleashed FW (see changes).
  • Adds extra custom assets (Mifare classic dict, more animations (installed separately), example files, etc).
  • Includes an enhanced/improved "Dolphin Level" system similar to RogueMaster.
  • Includes extra apps and plugins from the general community through SD Application loader (FAP files).
  • Also includes a number of other small tweaks, changes, and stability fixes.

Xvirus Xvirus-Team/xvirus-firmware

  • Fork of Unleashed FW
  • Adds custom-themed graphics that are not included in the Official Firmware.
  • Removes Sub-GHz regional transmission restrictions after changes to extend_range.txt file.
  • Allows Sub-GHz extended frequency range (i.e. restaurant pagers) through extend_range.txt file.
  • Has Sub-GHz protocols and most of the other changes taken from Unleashed FW (see changes).
  • Adds extra custom assets (Mifare classic dict, example files, etc).
  • Includes extra apps and plugins from the general community through SD Application loader (FAP files).

Squachware skizzophrenic/SquachWare-CFW - [TalkingSasquach](https://www.youtube.com/@TalkingSasquach)

  • (OEM+)
  • Fork of Official.
  • Adds custom-themed graphics that are not included in the Official Firmware.
  • Keeps Sub-GHz regional transmission restrictions like Official Firmware.
  • Has many of the apps that are available from RogueMaster.
  • Fresh and active firmware forked from OFW.
  • Adds custom animations/moods.
  • Includes built-in name changer! (No recompile required to change your devices name).
  • Includes extra community based apps and plugins through SD Application loader (FAP files).
  • Includes community based Bad USB scripts.
  • Includes community based Sub-GHz files.
    • More details can be found in their README.

📝 Summary (TL;DR)

  • Staying up to date with upstream (official) firmware is important.
  • TX restriction removal is illegal in most circumstances, use at your own risk.
  • RogueMaster is more focused on visual tweaks, new items, and changes (some experimental).
  • RogueMaster is based on Unleashed and OFW and keeps up to date on both on a daily basis.
  • Unleashed is more focused on core functionality, stability, and Sub-GHz protocols.
  • SquachWare is forked from OFW, adding lots of custom stuff to play with out of the box all while retaining the securities and comfort of OFW.