Lost network devices after firmware update (PopOS)

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System Details

  • Device: gogle pixelbook, EVE
  • OS: PopOS 24.04 LTS
  • Firmware Type: UEFI Full ROM
  • Firmware Version: i forget what it said but whatever the latest the script would have downloaded as of 3/6/26
  • Internal storage type: (pixelbook default, whatever it is)

Summary of the Issue

after firmware update and reboot, it hung on boot, stuck at the popos logo for 10+ minutes. i then hard-powered it down and turned it back on. after this and from now on, it boots ok but my os has lost all network devices (no wifi). i still see bluetooth.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. update popos to latest 24.04 LTS (updated on 3/6/26)

  2. run firmware script and apply UEFI full rom update, also done on 3/6/26

  3. reboot and observe issue

Expected Behavior

i expected a normal os env after update/reboot.

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i tried clearing nvram; at 1st, after a reboot, it hung again the same as after the fw update. i then cycled the power and it booted up ok but still no wifi. i also noticed no audio either. related? for now, i found a usb-c ethernet adapter which works OK so i’m connected online. would love to figure this out. i also have a secondary pc to use in the meantime.

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kernel driver issue, there are threads here on a workaround

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i’ll look around. thank you.

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found it (on here as you said); adding bootloader kernel parameter: pcie_aspm=off, resolved it. thank you. now, next, my pixelbook lacks functioning audio from its internal speakers (I honestly haven’t checked the courage port yet either). looking for that now….

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terminal command alsamixer helped me with audio.

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talking to some kernel devs, looks like it can be better fixed from the firmware side, so I’ll do that for the next release