Issue with USB PD 3.1 Charging on Linux

Framework Laptop 13 Linux
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Which Linux distro are you using?

Aurora OS - KDE version of Bluefin

(If rolling release, last date updated?)

Last updated today

Which kernel are you using?

7.2.6

Which BIOS version are you using?

Current

Which Framework Laptop 13 model are you using? (AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series, AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 1, 13th Gen Intel® Core™ , 12th Gen Intel® Core™, 11th Gen Intel® Core™)

13 Pro Intel Core Ultra Series 3

When attemping to charge the laptop using USB PD 3.1 the laptop will only charge when sleeping.

I am able to charge fine at 80+ watts if I put the laptop to sleep or if I switch to a USB PD 3.0 port on my charger but using 3.1 with the laptop awake the red light on the side of the laptop just blinks slowly and negotiation of charging never happens.

I am using the UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W charger.

2

try swapping to a “generic” usb-c to usb-c cable (no e-marker, 60W max)

3

It sounds like you’re able to charge your laptop. What would charging via USB PD 3.1 give you - would it be faster?

4

This is more of a post to hopefully have Framework look into it and see if there is a board firmware issue with PD negotiation. These protocols should all be backwards compatible. I don’t need a workaround for my own setup.

5

Absolutely, fair enough. You’ll need to raise a support ticket for this. See Support -> Contact Support -> Submit a support request from the homepage.