Release Notes - Zebra ET55 Android M LifeGuard Update 06 WWAN (Non-GMS)

Highlights

This release contains the following software package which is compatible with the ET55 Non-GMS. LifeGuard patches are cumulative and include all previous fixes that are part of earlier patch releases.

Software Packages

Security Updates

• Android Security Patch Level: 2018-08-05 (Critical Patch Level: 2020-08-01)

Use the below link to see the Android Security bulletin for more information: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/

1. CFE v6 Updates:

• CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-06.zip (NGMS)
  • SPR39621 - Fixed an issue wherein Ul manager CSP was crashed while setting EKB as default.
  • SPR39572 - Resolved an issue wherein sim Card was not detected in earlier modems sporadically. Enable DataWedge Camera Decode and support multi-decode unique continuous mode.
• Updated Components:
  • WebView 83.0.4103.106

2. CFE v5 Updates:

• CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-05.zip (NGMS)
  • SPR38483 - Resolved an issue where Bluetooth slowness seen with printer operation.
  • SPR37841 - Cypress fixed the issue with power save which made the device not to receive the buffered packets.
  • SPR38958 - Resolved an issue where VPN and ethernet connection was not using Domain name.
  • SPR37982 - Resolved an issue wherein incorrect power consumption was reported against Bluetooth module
  • SPR37434 - Resolved an issue wherein High CPU utilization is observed when StageNow is used to configure Fusion Advance logs.
  • Updated the firmware for fixing Kr00k vulnerability issue seen with Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets
• Updated components:
  • WebView 84.0.4117.0
  • FUSION_BA_3_10.0.5.014_M

3. CFE v4 Updates:

• CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-04.zip (NGMS)
  • Updated components:
    • Webview: 73.0.3683.90
    • Fusion: FUSION_BA_3_10.0.5.013_M
    • BIOS: 5.04.42.0052-A-Z-017
      • Includes Microarchitectural Data Sampling fixes.
  • SPR-36441 - Resolved an issue where unable to write on ATP SD Card.

4. CFE v3 Updates:

• CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-03.zip (GMS)
  • Updated below mentioned components:
    • Mx MF (8.2.4.8)
      • SPR34771 - Resolved an issue wherein sync was not proper while checking with access manager for permission with Mx component.
    • Bluetooth
      • SPR35735 - Resolved an issue where more than 7 HID devices were not connecting.
      • SPR36162 - Added Support for Dex
    • Zebra License Manager (3.1.1) has been included.
    • Data Analytics changes:
      • DataAnalytics has been renamed to Zebra Data Service.
      • DAInBuiltDCA has been renamed to Zebra Data Service Plugin.
      • SettingsEULA has been renamed to Zebra Data Services.
    • Cellular Manager (6.0.16)
      • Enhanced the Cellular data toggle UI to confirm the user confirmation on E4755 Modem devices.

Version Information

Important Links

Installation Requirements

ADB installed on the PC (including adb drivers)

Installation Instructions

BEFORE UPDATING THE OS IMAGE, EXTERNAL POWER MUST BE APPLIED TO THE TERMINAL VIA USB CHARGING CABLE OR CRADLE.

PLEASE ENSURE BATTERY LEVEL IS > 30%

CFE v4 HAS BEEN RELEASED IN THIS POSTING.

CFE v4:

• CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-05.zip (NGMS)

1) If the device has 03-21-20-MN-0R-M1-U00-STD build

To see what GMS build version is currently on the device, go to "Settings" and scroll down to "About tablet" scroll down to "Build Fingerprint"

If it shows 03-21-20-MN-0R-M1-U00-STD the device has base build

AND

To see what GMS patch version is currently on the device, go to "Settings" and scroll down to "About tablet" Then select "SW Components "Scroll down to Device Patch Version:

If "Device Patch Version: 0 "the device has base build, if it shows 1 it has UPDATE 01 installed, if it shows 2 it has UPDATE 02 installed. If is shows 3 then it has updated CFE3 If it shows 4 then it has updated to CFE4.

2) If the device is having AUO display the device cannot be downgraded to the older OS RevA(v01-08-20)/RevB(v02.14.30)/RevC(v03.21.20 base build) or to the L OS

To find the display type please run the below command in ADB shell "getprop ro.boot.spid".

If the line [ro.boot.spid]: [0000:0000:000a:0007:000a:0005] is present then the device is having the AUO 8" display.

Or,

From Settings->About tablet->SW Components->Touch Config ->f1.0b.01.01.00.00 Display type is checked from second parameter 0b, means device is having AUO 8" display.

Software update procedure for ET55:

1. For applying the patch, please refer Zebra ET5x Android Flashing Procedure.pdf

2. There are two ways to Check the Android Patch Level after installing the update package in the device,

1. Settings->About tablet-> SW Components->Device Patch Version: 6
2. Run "getprop ro.device.patch.version” command in ADB Shell.

3. After installing the CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-06.zip on the device, the OS build number would be 03-21-20.00-MN-U06-STD.

4. Now you are all set to use your ET55.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Procedure to update ET5x Android M using the recovery image (ET55_FP01_MN_032120.zip) & CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-06.zip using the UPL method.

1. This procedure uses Multi-Package update (UPL) mechanism.
2. All packages/files should be present in same folder path. Note: external sdcard, files should be placed in root folder.
3. .upl file is the input for this process, which will have the list of packages to be installed.
4. In the upl file the list of package names should start with “package:

Sample upl file contents for ET5x M to flash to any LG patch based on OS 03.21.20:

• package: ET55_FP01 MN_032120.zip
• package: ROLLBACK TO ET55 NG 03.21.20.zip
• package: CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-06.zip

Where

1. ET55_FP01_MN_032120.zip – ET55-M GMS/Non-GMS recovery update package.
2. ROLLBACK_TO_ET55_NG_03.21.20.zip- The patch to rollback to OS 03.21.20.
3. CFE-ET55-M-XX-032120-N-00-06.zip – The LifeGuard patch 05 created on top of OS 03.21.20.

Device Support

This software release has been approved for Android ET55 M NonGMS models mentioned below.

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