I did find a workaround! I’ll share the full script when I get home, but here’s the gist of what it does:
The script checks if the system is using any version other than rtw8852c_fw.bin (the working 0.27.56.14 version) and if so, it:
- Creates a backup of the current firmware file (whether it’s rtw8852c_fw-1.bin, rtw8852c_fw-2.bin, etc.)
- Creates a symbolic link from rtw8852c_fw.bin (the working 0.27.56.14 version) to replace the current firmware file
This effectively forces the system to use the known-working firmware version even when the kernel expects a newer one. It’s not an ideal solution, but it resolves the audio stuttering without requiring hardware replacement.
I’ll post the actual script with proper paths and error handling when I’m back at my desk.