This patch series contains preparations for fixing the WMI reprobing issue discussed here: https://lkml.kernel.org/1252c8fb-8d5f-98ad-b24a-5fabec2e1c8b@xxxxxx It mainly aims to decouple some parts of the WMI subsystem from the wmi_block_list, which is going to get replaced in the future. It also fixes some issues, like a probe failure when failing to register WMI devices and a potential issue when opening the wmi char device. The changes where tested on a Dell Inspiron 3505 and appear to work, but additional feedback especially on the third patch is appreciated. Armin Wolf (6): platform/x86: wmi: Update MAINTAINERS entry platform/x86: wmi: Decouple probe deferring from wmi_block_list platform/x86: wmi: Fix refcounting of WMI devices in legacy functions platform/x86: wmi: Fix probe failure when failing to register WMI devices platform/x86: wmi: Fix opening of char device platform/x86: wmi: Decouple WMI device removal from wmi_block_list MAINTAINERS | 3 +- drivers/platform/x86/wmi.c | 263 ++++++++++++++++++++++--------------- 2 files changed, 159 insertions(+), 107 deletions(-) -- 2.39.2
