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Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Adds Wi-Fi SSID Fixes, Removes External API, and Improves UI
The Raspberry Pi Foundation released version 2.0.10 of its official Raspberry Pi Imager on 19 June 2026. The update bundles all changes that appeared in the 2.0.9 beta and adds several new features that address user‑reported issues and improve the overall reliability of the tool.
The most visible change is improved handling of Wi‑Fi SSIDs during the OS‑customisation step. In earlier releases the Imager sometimes truncated or mis‑parsed SSIDs that contained special characters or spaces. The new version corrects this behaviour, allowing users to enter any valid SSID without error.
Another key improvement is the removal of a dependency on the REST Countries API. Earlier versions of the Imager queried the API to auto‑detect the user’s country and pre‑select the appropriate language and keyboard layout. The API was not required for core functionality, and its removal eliminates a single point of failure and reduces network traffic when the Imager is run offline.
The 2.0.10 release also includes a major refactor of the QML code that drives the user interface. The refactor is intended to make the UI more responsive and easier to maintain for future development. While the change is internal, users may notice smoother transitions and a more consistent look and feel.
Additional refinements touch the “Write Another” workflow, keyboard navigation in confirmation dialogs, and accessibility support. New FocusableText and FocusableHeading components give screen‑reader users clearer focus cues, and keyboard shortcuts for navigating dialogs have been expanded.
The Raspberry Pi Imager is the standard tool for writing Raspberry Pi OS images to SD cards or USB drives. Raspberry Pi OS, a Debian‑based Linux distribution maintained by Raspberry Pi Holdings, is available in 32‑bit and 64‑bit flavours and is optimized for the Pi’s hardware. The Imager is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and is widely used by hobbyists, educators, and developers.
The 2.0.10 update follows a pattern of incremental releases that focus on stability and usability. According to the developers, the changes in 2.0.10 address a number of user‑reported bugs and improve the reliability of the customisation options that let users set hostnames, locales, and Wi‑Fi credentials before the Pi boots for the first time.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has not announced any new hardware or operating‑system releases tied to this update. The Imager continues to support all current Raspberry Pi models, including the latest Raspberry Pi 5, and remains the recommended method for installing Raspberry Pi OS.
Users who have the 2.0.9 beta can upgrade to 2.0.10 by downloading the latest installer from the Raspberry Pi website or by using the built‑in update feature within the Imager. The update is available for all platforms that support the previous version.
In summary, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 delivers a more robust Wi‑Fi configuration experience, removes an unnecessary external dependency, and refactors the UI for better performance and accessibility. The update is part of the Foundation’s ongoing effort to keep the Imager reliable and user‑friendly for the broad community that relies on it to set up Raspberry Pi devices.
The most visible change is improved handling of Wi‑Fi SSIDs during the OS‑customisation step. In earlier releases the Imager sometimes truncated or mis‑parsed SSIDs that contained special characters or spaces. The new version corrects this behaviour, allowing users to enter any valid SSID without error.
Another key improvement is the removal of a dependency on the REST Countries API. Earlier versions of the Imager queried the API to auto‑detect the user’s country and pre‑select the appropriate language and keyboard layout. The API was not required for core functionality, and its removal eliminates a single point of failure and reduces network traffic when the Imager is run offline.
The 2.0.10 release also includes a major refactor of the QML code that drives the user interface. The refactor is intended to make the UI more responsive and easier to maintain for future development. While the change is internal, users may notice smoother transitions and a more consistent look and feel.
Additional refinements touch the “Write Another” workflow, keyboard navigation in confirmation dialogs, and accessibility support. New FocusableText and FocusableHeading components give screen‑reader users clearer focus cues, and keyboard shortcuts for navigating dialogs have been expanded.
The Raspberry Pi Imager is the standard tool for writing Raspberry Pi OS images to SD cards or USB drives. Raspberry Pi OS, a Debian‑based Linux distribution maintained by Raspberry Pi Holdings, is available in 32‑bit and 64‑bit flavours and is optimized for the Pi’s hardware. The Imager is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and is widely used by hobbyists, educators, and developers.
The 2.0.10 update follows a pattern of incremental releases that focus on stability and usability. According to the developers, the changes in 2.0.10 address a number of user‑reported bugs and improve the reliability of the customisation options that let users set hostnames, locales, and Wi‑Fi credentials before the Pi boots for the first time.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has not announced any new hardware or operating‑system releases tied to this update. The Imager continues to support all current Raspberry Pi models, including the latest Raspberry Pi 5, and remains the recommended method for installing Raspberry Pi OS.
Users who have the 2.0.9 beta can upgrade to 2.0.10 by downloading the latest installer from the Raspberry Pi website or by using the built‑in update feature within the Imager. The update is available for all platforms that support the previous version.
In summary, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 delivers a more robust Wi‑Fi configuration experience, removes an unnecessary external dependency, and refactors the UI for better performance and accessibility. The update is part of the Foundation’s ongoing effort to keep the Imager reliable and user‑friendly for the broad community that relies on it to set up Raspberry Pi devices.
