[U-Boot] jffs2 in u-boot

[Wolfgang Denk]

Dear Jack,

In message <3DFFB0670A395946974CE996C72073241BAEEC34 at NDHMC4SXCH.gdc4s.com> you wrote:
> 
> I need to support a JFFS2 file system in u-boot.  My plan is to boot
> from uboot using mtd device and update any new images (field software
> upgrade) from the linux side.

Are you sure you really want to do this? JFFS2 is far from being th
optimal file system for most usage cases. You might want to check
other options, like YAFFS or, in case of NAND memory, especially UBI /
UBIFS.

> How can I add support for jffs2 in u-boot. Currently my u-boot
> bootloader does not support jffs2. What do I need to do to add this
> support?

JFFS2 support has been available in U-Boot for many years. Just enable
it.

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Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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