Release Notes – Zebra ET6xW Tablet Software
Windows 11 Pro 24H2 OS Recovery Package
Device Support
The products supported in this release: ET60W, ET65W
Please see Device compatibility details under Addendum Section.
Known Constraints
BIOS A04 recognizes bootable USB sticks <=128GB
Software Packages
| Package Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ET6xW-W11PRO-080125_AUTO-INSTALLER.zip | Full Windows 11 Pro OS recovery image |
Recommended BIOS Firmware
Revision A04 or newer
Version Information
Major Windows and product-specific component versions (Updates Highlighted Below)
| Component / Description | Version |
|---|---|
| Zebra OS Build Revision | 080125 |
| Windows 11 Professional OS Build | 10.0.26100 |
| Windows 11 Pro Feature Experience Pack | 24H2 |
| Windows 11 Patch Level | 4652 |
| BIOS | BIOS flashing will occur if BIOS <= MLA04 |
| Drivers | |
| FPC Fingerprint Reader (Legacy) | 30.34.1.23 |
| MoC_Fingerprint_Device (Current) | 10.102.22621.136 |
| Identiv Smartcard Reader | 01.11.00.00 |
| Intel Chipset (Meteor Lake) | 10.1.47.12 |
| Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology | 9.0.11909.60720 |
| Intel Ethernet Connection 1219-LM | 20.0.2.22 |
| Intel Graphics | 32.0.101.6737 |
| Intel GNA Scoring Accelerator module | 3.5.0.1578 |
| Intel HID Event Filter | 2.2.2.12 |
| Intel Innovation Platform Framework (IPF) | 2.2.10001.3 |
| Intel Integrated Sensor Solution | 5.8.36.0 |
| Intel Management Engine Interface | 2407.6.1.0 |
| Intel Neural Processing Unit (NPU) | 32.0.100.3717 |
| Intel Platform Monitoring Technology (PMT) | 3.1.2.6 |
| Intel Serial IO (GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART) | 30.100.2418.12 |
| Intel Smart Sound Technology | 20.40.11032.0 |
| Intel Wireless Bluetooth | 23.140.0.5 |
| Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (Gale Peak 2) | 23.110.0.5 |
| Intel Wireless CCD | 7.1.100.49 |
| Intel AVStream Camera (IPU) | 64.26100.13.18135 |
| Intel Rear Camera Sensor OV13B10 | 9.9.28.271 |
| NXP NFC Client Driver (PN7161) | 14.0.2.0 |
| PAC193x Energy Metering Device | 16.37.16.483 |
| Quectel PCI Express (if RM520N-GL-5G WWAN present) | 1.3.0.7 (pkg) |
| WWAN Carrier Firmware: Default | RM520NGLAAR03A03M4G_05.206.05.206 |
| WWAN Carrier Firmware: Verizon | RM520NGLAAR03A20M4G_05.205.05.205 |
| Quectel PCI Express Generic Mobile Broadband Adapter | 1.3.0.4 (in-box) |
| Quectel Wireless Location Sensor | 1.3.0.2 |
| Quectel QMUX Interconnect | 1.3.0.4 |
| Quectel UDE Device | 1.3.0.3 |
| HighSpeed USB Composite Device(UDE) | 1.0.0.3 |
| Applications | |
| Fortemedia APO Control (Noise Cancellation) | 1.0.10.0 |
| Intel Management and Security Status (ISS) [Requires Intel VPro Hardware] | 2502.7.3.0 |
| Realtek High Definition Audio Driver – ALC256 | 6.0.9706.1 |
| Realtek Hardware Support Application | 11.0.6000.337 |
| Zebra Control Hub | 1.0.12 |
| Zebra Cordless Scan To Connect | 4.02.0007 |
| Zebra_123RFID_Desktop | 3.0.0.9 |
| Utilities (Not Installed) [See c:\Drivers\Package\Utilities] | |
| Zebra 123 Scan | 6.00.0021 |
| Zebra CoreScanner Driver | 3.07.0050 |
| Zebra Scanner Management Service | 4.02.0015 |
| Zebra Scanner SDK | 3.06.0038 |
Usage Notes
Creating Installation USB Stick
Follow these steps to create bootable installation USB stick.
This is critical: Only FAT32 format is recognized by the tablet BIOS for the steps below.
Note: Use 32GB stick or larger.
- Insert USB stick to Windows PC.
- From Windows Explorer right click USB stick and Format to FAT32.
- Rename stick as “BOOTME” by right click in Explorer and rename.
- Download OS image zip file, extract the contents into a folder and copy entire contents of this folder to the root of the formatted installation USB stick.
- NOTE: Make sure the recovery media is downloaded completely. Check the size of the downloaded recovery media Zip file posted on the Support Central at Zebra.com. Partial downloads will not unzip and will need to be re-downloaded.
- Attach installation USB stick to tablet USB port/USB hub.
- Attach AC power.
- Power on the tablet, at BIOS splash screen, tap touch screen or repeatedly press the F12/FN+F12 to access the BIOS boot menu.
- At the BIOS boot menu select to boot to the inserted USB device.
- Installation automation will load the recovery image files.
- Imaging is complete when prompted to remove the USB stick, then the tablet will reboot several times then shutdown.
- Power on system to begin the Out of Box Experience phase of the Windows Installation.
New Features
- Initial release
Resolved Issues
- BSPW-3090 – Resolved issue where some devices were not entering C10 power states
- BSPW-2882 – Resolved NFC tap to pair issue of Bluetooth devices.
- BSPW-2873 – Resolved where some Mifare Ultralight NFC cards not detected
- SPR-56609 – Fixed Smartcard reads using BIOS >=A03
Important Links
Addendum
Device Compatibility
This software release has been approved for use on the following devices.
| Device Family | Part Numbers | Device Specific Manuals and Guides |
|---|---|---|
| ET60W | ET60WW-0S5DPSK0A0-00 | ET6xW Support Page |
| ET60WW-0S5DPS00A0-00 | ||
| ET60WW-0S6DPS00A1-00 | ||
| ET60WW-0S7EPSJ0A0-00 | ||
| ET60WW-0S8EPEJ0A0-00 | ||
| ET60WW-0S6DPS00A0-00 | ||
| ET65W | ET65WW-ES8EPEJ0A0-00 | |
| ET65WW-ES5DPS00A0-00 | ||
| ET65WW-ES6DPS00A0-00 | ||
| ET65WW-ES5DPSK0A0-00 | ||
| ET65WW-ES5DPE00A0-00 | ||
| ET65WW-ES7EPSJ0A0-00 | ||
| ET65WW-ES7EPSL0A0-00 |
Revision History
| Rev | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Initial Release | September 23, 2024 |
| 1.1 | OS Refresh | August 5, 2025 |
