Patches Trying To Bring Mainline Linux Support For The Infineon/Intel XMM6260 Modem
Patches are being developed to add mainline Linux support for the outdated Intel XMM6260 modem. Originally launched in 2011, the modem is now considered obsolete, yet efforts are underway to integrate it into the Linux kernel. This includes a series of code revisions and testing on older hardware, with hopes for successful implementation in 2026.
- ▪The Intel XMM6260 modem was launched in 2011 and is designed for 3G smartphones.
- ▪Recent patches aim to provide mainline kernel support for this modem.
- ▪Testing is being conducted on an LG Optimus Vu smartphone from 2012.
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Patches Trying To Bring Mainline Linux Support For The Infineon/Intel XMM6260 Modem Written by Michael Larabel in Intel on 20 May 2026 at 10:25 AM EDT. Add A Comment While it has been nearly seven years since Apple acquired the Intel Mobile Communications' smartphone modem business and fifteen years since Intel acquired the wireless solutions division of Infineon, in 2026 we might see mainline Linux kernel support for the out-of-date XMM6260 modem. The Intel XMM6260 W-CDMA slim modem launched back in 2011 during the 40nm days and was promoted for 3G smartphones with "true 21 Mbps downlink performance". It's woefully outdated in 2026 but surprisingly patches were recently posted in trying to provide mainline kernel support for the Intel XMM 6260 modem.
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