[PATCH] [MTD] [CHIPS] cfi_cmdset_0001.c: put chip into read-array mode after unlocking

Wolfram Sang w.sang at pengutronix.de
Tue Jul 14 09:56:21 EDT 2009


> We should try and keep the flash in the default read-array mode when
> possible so that we are much more likely to properly recover from
> unexpected reboot events (such as watchdog expiring).  If we only unlock

Hmm, the right thing to do would be fixing the watchdog to reset the flash
correctly, no? As your patch makes non-working watchdogs less obvious, I fear
that lockups will then happen when it's too late (= devices are deployed).

Regards,

   Wolfram

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