A new era for Flipper Zero with firmware 1.0

Flipper Zero, the versatile open-source device aimed at cybersecurity experts, ethical hackers, and tinkerers, gets a major update with firmware 1.0. Known as the Swiss Army knife of remote penetration testing, Flipper Zero can intercept and replicate various signals such as NFC, radio, infrared, Bluetooth, and sub-1GHz frequencies. The device features a 1.4-inch display, onboard controls, USB-C port, and microSD slot, ensuring complete operational independence. After three years of development, firmware 1.0 promises to take Flipper Zero to the next level of functionality and performance.

Performance improvements and added JavaScript support

The new firmware introduces a series of improvements ranging from performance to stability, through battery life and update and connectivity modes. A significant addition is support for the JavaScript language, facilitating the creation of new applications and use cases for the Flipper Zero. This innovation makes the device even more versatile, expanding the potential for developers and ethical hackers to customize their security operations.

What's new in connectivity: Bluetooth and optimized protocols

In terms of connectivity, firmware 1.0 brings with it important innovations. The speed of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) connections is doubled, while optimized data compression increases Bluetooth transfer speed by 40%. There are also new radio and infrared protocols, making Flipper Zero even more versatile. In particular, the BinRAW format has been introduced, which optimizes the storage of radio signals, making data management more efficient and precise.

Extended autonomy and future developments

Among the other improvements brought by the 1.0 firmware, the increase in battery life stands out: now the device can remain in standby for a month, against the previous duration of a week. The NFC subsystem has also been completely rewritten, resulting in it being three times faster and compatible with new memory cards such as ICODE SLIX and FeliCa Lite-S. Also important is the introduction of the dynamic download of applications developed by the community. This free update lays a solid foundation for further developments, with developers already focused on the creation of a new device that promises to lead to further evolution in the field of cybersecurity testing.