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Firmware history10 versions shipped

Every firmware.Every change.Dated and public.

PortableMind ships firmware updates as optional packs. Every change that has ever landed on a customer's drive is recorded here, with the date and the reason. No forced updates, no silent telemetry, just a public log so you can decide when to apply each one.

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  1. Firmware 1.8.0Current

    The biggest SCOUT Vision advancement yet: seven dedicated field scan modes with structured triage cards, danger flags, and confidence ratings. Plus faster performance, smarter hardware use, real-time adaptation, and a deep bug-squashing pass. The current shipping build.

    SCOUT Field ModesFine-Tuned VisionFaster + SmarterBug-Squashing Pass
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  2. Firmware 1.7.1

    Every rough edge from 1.7, sanded down. Faster first token, quieter memory, harder failure recovery.

    Faster First TokenQuieter MemoryHarder RecoveryLive VRAM Re-Route
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  3. Firmware 1.7

    Whole new model family, and images now work in every mode, not just SCOUT. GPU-accelerated voice on Windows.

    Qwen 3.5 RosterMulti-modal ChatGPU-Accelerated VoiceUnified Residency
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  4. Firmware 1.6

    The drive opens up. Download any Ollama-registry model with a progress bar, delete any model with one click, get VRAM-aware recommendations. Your USB, your rules.

    Model ManagerOllama-Registry InstallVRAM-Aware SuggestionsNew Light 1.5B
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  5. Firmware 1.5

    The biggest firmware update yet. Voice interaction, vision, phone pairing, and a real desktop-app experience.

    Voice ModeSCOUT VisionPhone AccessDesktop App
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  6. Firmware 1.4

    Introduced the built-in survival Field Manual, AES-protected packs, and the threads-based chat history model.

    Field ManualAES PacksThreads
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  7. Firmware 1.3

    Added official macOS launcher (Intel + Apple Silicon) and the offline preset library with multiple speed/depth profiles.

    macOS SupportPreset Library
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  8. Firmware 1.2

    Switched to quantized model formats to halve boot time and reduce RAM footprint on 8 GB machines.

    Quantized Models
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  9. Firmware 1.1

    Added the system prompt editor and basic thread persistence to the desktop UI.

    System Prompt Editor
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  10. Firmware 1.0

    The first PortableMind firmware ever to ship. Windows-only, chat mode, four bundled models.

    Public Launch
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Ship date, not roadmap date

Every entry here is firmware that actually shipped on a customer's drive. We don't announce releases before they exist.