Raspbian distro is missing module (usb_f_fs ) -- no write access to configFS /sys/kernel/config/ otherwise

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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
35/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
c, linux
Domain
embedded-iot, operating-systems

Research direction

Start by examining the kernel configuration and Raspberry Pi build definitions for the usb_f_fs module on the Lite and Full Stretch variants. Check whether the module is enabled and whether /sys/kernel/config/ is usable from userspace; done means native builds provide the requested module and configFS access without a custom kernel.

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Waiting for external input

I know that if I compile my own and chose this module to be added when building, this module works.
I want this native support as it was included in older versions of Raspbian.

There is no access to this mounted area without module (usb_f_fs ) from userland otherwise and no access to configFS /sys/kernel/config/ from userspace.
Own by the kernel to load HW settings

can we get this natively working on the Lite and the Full version of stretch?

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