Re: [PATCH 1/2] kernel-fitimage: add support for custom ITS file override

[kavinaya@qti.qualcomm.com]

Hi Adrian,

Thanks for your question. To clarify:

We are not hardcoding anything or bypassing upstream logic. All BitBake variables and artifact handling remain unchanged. The only difference is that if FIT_CUSTOM_ITS_FILE is set, we use that file instead of generating one dynamically.
This ensures we still rely on the existing process for preparing kernel, DTBs, and other artifacts.
Regarding extending the ITS generator: yes, we considered it, but our required compatible string format is very specific and would need major changes to the generator, adding complexity and maintenance overhead. Using a custom ITS file is simpler, low-impact, and keeps upstream behavior intact while meeting our UEFI compatibility needs.

Let me know if you’d like more details or if you see a better alternative.

Thanks,
Kavinaya