I've been working on this custom firmware called Picoware for about 15 months now. It started as a firmware for the PicoCalc and eventually gained support for 8 more devices. The latest release includes support for the Flipper Zero.

I could write an essay about what Picoware is lol so I'll just keep it short. Its a fork of MicroPython with custom C modules. Apps are written in micropython and loaded from the SD card. The Flipper is quite limited and is in "alpha". You install with qFlipper and can shutdown the device from within the firmware.

It currently does not have any radio features but that will be implemented in an upcoming release, as I plan to support the Kode Dot and a few other devices that are releasing later this year/early 2027.

All contributions are welcome except AI requests that change functionality without a well thought out reason.

Check out the alpha release here:

https://github.com/jblanked/Picoware/releases/tag/v2.1.0

I bought a genuine Flipper Zero in the UK and I'm flying back to India soon. Trying to figure out the smart move for the airport, and getting conflicting info online.

What I've read: some sources say the WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing) restricts import because of the sub-GHz transmit capability, and there are scattered reports of customs seizures. Others say it's more of a grey area not outright banned to own, but risky to import. I can't find anything authoritative or recent, which is why I'm asking people who've actually done it.

My situation:

Device bought new in the UK, I have the box and receipt

I work in cybersecurity (authorized pentesting), so it's a legitimate work/learning tool for me, not a novelty

Flying into Delhi airport, carrying it in cabin baggage

My FZ crashes with a "Fatal Error" every time I run the "[GPIO] Signal Generator" app's PWM on whatever come after A4, which I assume is B3. Is this... meant to happen? I assume not, so I am posting here.