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Release Notes for Zebra Android Oreo 01-21-18.00-OG-U00-STD
Quick guide to the Zebra Android Oreo 01-21-18.00-OG-U00-STD release. Includes new features, installation upgrade paths, known constraints, and device compatibility for Zebra mobile computers.
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Quick Guide to this Release
This document provides release notes for the Android GMS Oreo 01-21-18.00-OG-U00-STD software build. It covers new features, software update packages, known constraints, and device compatibility for a wide range of Zebra mobile computers.
Software Packages
The update is available in two formats:
- Full Package Update: HE_FULL_UPDATE_01-21-18.00-OG-U00-STD.zip
- Delta Package Update: HE_DELTA_UPDATE_01-18-02.00-OG_TO_01-21-18.U00-OG.ZIP
New Features
Key additions in this release include:
- Support for new products: EC30 and L10A.
- Support for various TC8300 and MC9300 SKUs.
- Soft PTT buttons for PTT-Express on devices without physical keys.
- Single Barcode Staging with SUW Bypass.
- Interface for configuring hardware vs. software wake-up sources.
- Keyboard audible feedback, NFC, vibrator, and camera support for MC9300.
- EC30 Locking Cradle support.
- Support for new Bluetooth scanners: DS2278, DS8178.
- Voice trigger support for DataWedge.
Upgrade Options
The shortest path to upgrade depends on the current software version on your device:
- From 01-12-01.00-OG-Uxx: Apply Full Package Update.
- From 01-13-20.00-OG-Uxx: Apply Full Package Update.
- From 01-18-02.00-OG-Uxx: Apply Delta Package Update (Recommended) or Full Package Update.
Known Constraints
- WiFi sleep policy is set to Always (Android O limitation).
- GMS Restricted Mode is introduced; functionality from Enable/Disable GMS apps has moved to GMS Manager.
- Get Status for all Wake-Up sources returns Enabled even when all sources are disabled.
- Staging error message may appear after enabling wake-up source via StageNow, even if the operation succeeds.
- Some applications may not render properly in portrait or landscape; use the bundled Display Settings APK to adjust display size and font size.
Device Compatibility
This release is approved for the following device families:
- TC52, TC57, TC72, TC77, TC52HC
- PS20x
- TC8300, VC8300
- MC9300
- L10A
- CC600, CC6000
Official resources from the manual
Manufacturer information
Zebra Technologies
Practical help
Common problems
WiFi sleep policy set to Always
This is an Android O limitation.
Get Status for all Wake-Up sources returns Enabled
This occurs even when all wake-up sources are disabled.
Staging error message after enabling wake-up source
The error message appears even though the operation is successful.
Application layout issues in portrait/landscape
Use the bundled Display Settings APK or the settings menu to change display size and font size.
Before use
- Verify the current software version on your device.
- Identify the correct update package (Full or Delta) based on your current version.
- Ensure your device model is listed in the Device Compatibility section.
- Consult Zebra Tech Docs for settings related to GMS Restricted Mode.
- Ensure the device is charged and ready for the update process.
Specs in practice
- Android Version
- 8.1.0
- Linux Kernel
- 4.4.78
- Security Patch Level
- July 1, 2019
Model compatibility
- Compatible with TC52, TC57, TC72, TC77, TC52HC, PS20x, TC8300, VC8300, MC9300, L10A, CC600, and CC6000.
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