Re: [PATCH RFT v2] drm/msm/dpu: enable virtual planes by default
From: Dmitry Baryshkov
Date: Sun Mar 15 2026 - 23:24:53 EST
On Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 04:06:37PM -0300, Val Packett wrote:
> On 2/26/26 10:49 AM, Dmitry Baryshkov wrote:
>
> > Turn on the switch and use virtual planes by default, enhancing
> > utilisation of the display pipelines. It is still possible to use legacy
> > implementation by using `msm.dpu_use_virtual_planes=false` kernel boot
> > parameter.
> >
> > Signed-off-by: Dmitry Baryshkov <dmitry.baryshkov@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > ---
> > This is being sent as an RFT for now. Please give it a test with your
> > compositor of choice. X11. Weston. Sway. Wlroot. CrOS. I plan to turn
> > the switch for 7.1
>
> Tested-by: Val Packett <val@xxxxxxxxxxxx> # x1e80100-dell-latitude-7455,
> with niri
>
> Running with this for a few days, seems like no change, everything works as
> before. Any way to confirm virtual planes are being used?
You can compare, which SSPPs are used by checking
/sys/kernel/debug/dri/*/state.
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With best wishes
Dmitry