Raspberry Pi locks devices to original RAM size, blocking aftermarket memory upgrades
ngxson · x · 2026-09-22
Raspberry Pi firmware now locks devices to their original RAM size, preventing users from swapping in larger memory chips. Engineer PhilE said the change is meant to "remove the commercial incentive" behind aftermarket upgrades. ngxson quipped that an engineer is making an economist's decision, and the move has sparked debate over user modding freedom vs. vendor business interests.
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