French technology outlets are reporting that Raspberry Pi has moved to prevent users from expanding the memory on its single-board computers. According to Les Numériques, the company acted without public announcement to block a modification that had been popular among hobbyists. The restriction is said to be enforced through the device firmware rather than through a physical change to the hardware.
Coverage of the same development appeared across several French publications. PhonAndroid reported that Raspberry Pi has deliberately limited the option of increasing RAM on its devices. Génération NT described the move as the company blocking memory modifications on its motherboards, while Programmez! reported that the limitation is built into the firmware itself. Next.ink also referenced the story in its news brief.
The reports point to a change in how much control users have over hardware they own, a subject that has drawn attention in the maker and tinkering community that Raspberry Pi's products have long served. The outlets frame the decision as a deliberate step by the company rather than an unintended side effect.
Raspberry Pi has not been quoted in the material reviewed, and no technical explanation from the company was included in the reports. Details such as which specific board models are affected, when the change took effect, and how the firmware enforces the limit were not specified in the available coverage.
Users and developers will be watching for an official statement from Raspberry Pi clarifying which devices are covered and whether any workaround will remain available.
