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Perhaps, but then again, no major games have required a fix since the last firmware release. I think it is safe to say we won't see any new functionality updates though.
Anyway if anyone is in the market for a flash cart these days.. I would recommend getting something other than a R4, like the CycloDS. But, if you already have an R4, no reason to go and sell it for another cart.