# Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.12 adds io_uring sequential writes and network installer fixes

> **Key takeaway:** The new release introduces io_uring for sequential writes on Linux and improves network installer reliability for slow-negotiating hardware.

**Published:** 2026-10-22T07:10:46+00:00 
**Source:** Linux Today 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/raspberry-pi-imager-2012-adds-iouring-sequential-writes-and-.html 

## Summary
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.12 has been released, bringing performance and reliability improvements. On Linux, the tool now utilizes io_uring for sequential writes, and the network installer has been updated to wait for a usable IP address rather than just a link-up status.

## Improvements in Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.12
- Implements **io_uring** for sequential writes on Linux systems.
- The network installer now waits for a **usable IP address** instead of just a link-up signal.
- This fix addresses issues with slow-negotiating PHYs, such as the **MXL86110** found in the Raspberry Pi 5 Rev 1.2, which could be missed during the initial poll.