Zebra Android 13 Release Notes

Highlights

• This Android 13 GMS release 13-18-19.00-TG-U00-STD-HEL-04 covers MC20, RZ-H271, TC52AX, CC600, CC6000, TC21, TC21 HC, TC26, TC26 HC, TC52, TC52 HC, TC52x, TC57, TC57x, TC72, TC77 & WT6300 family of products.
• Please see device compatibility under Addendum Section for more details.
• AVOID DATA LOSS WHEN UPDATING TO ANDROID 13: Read Migrating to Android 13 on TechDocs.

Software Packages

Zebra Conversion Package for migrating to Android 13 without data loss.

Current Source OS Versions

Security Updates

This build is Compliant up to Android Security Bulletin of May 05, 2023.

Version Information

Device Support

The products supported in this release are MC20, RZ-H271, TC52AX, CC600, CC6000, TC21, TC21 HC, TC26, TC26 HC, TC52, TC52 HC, TC52x, TC57, TC57x, TC72, TC77 & WT6300 family of products. Please see device compatibility details under Addendum Section.

New Features

• In A13, data encryption method is changed from full disk (FDE) to file based (FBE).
• Zebra Charging Manager new feature is added in Battery Manager App to improve battery Life.
• RxLogger new features includes - Additional WWAN dumpsys commands and Configurable logcat buffer size through RxLogger settings.
• Worry-free Wi-Fi is now renamed as Wireless Analyzer.
• Wireless Analyzer supports 11ax scan list feature, FT_Over_DS feature, 6E Support to add (RNR, Multi-BSSID) in Scan list and FTM API integration with Wireless Insight.
• In A13 StageNow JS Barcode support is added. XML Barcode will not be Supported by StageNow in A13.
• DDT New release will have new package name. Old package name support will be discontinued after some time. Older version of DDT must be uninstalled, and newer version should be installed.
• In A13 Quick setting UI has changed.
• In A13 Quick setting UI QR scanner code option is available.
• In A13 Files app is replaced by Google Files App.
• Initial Beta Release of Zebra Showcase App (Self Updatable) explores the latest features and solutions, a platform for new demos built on Zebra Enterprise Browser.
• DWDemo has moved to the ZConfigure folder.

Resolved Issues

• SPR48592: Resolved an issue with EHS crashing.
• SPR47645: Resolved an issue with EHS suddenly disappears, and Quickstep shows up.
• SPR47643: Resolved an issue with Rescue Party screen during Wi-Fi ping test.
• SPR48005: Resolved an issue with StageNow - the string length of Passphrase WPAClear is too long when using \ for \ in passphrase.
• SPR48045: Resolved an issue with MX not able to use HostMgr Hostname.
• SPR47573: Resolved an issue with Short Press should not open Power Menu.
• SPR46586: Resolved an issue with EHS Unable to set EHS as default Launcher with StageNow.
• SPR46516: Resolved an issue with Audio Settings Do Not Persist upon Enterprise Reset.
• SPR45794: Resolved an issue with Selecting\changing Audio Profiles does not set volume to preset levels.
• SPR48519: Resolved an issue with Clear Recent Apps MX Failing.
• SPR48051: Resolved an issue with StageNow where FileMgr CSP not working.
• SPR47994: Resolved an issue with Slower to update the tile name at every reboot.
• SPR46408: Resolved an issue with Stagenow Not showing downloading pop up when downloading os update file from custom ftp server.
• SPR47949: Resolved an issue with Clearing recent apps is opening Quickstep launcher instead in EHS.
• SPR46971: Resolved an issue with EHS Auto launch app list is not preserved when EHS configuration is saved from EHS GUI.
• SPR47751: Resolved an issue with Default Launcher Problem setting when device has blacklisted com.android.settings applied.
• SPR48241: Resolved an issue with System UI crash with MobileIron's DPC launcher.
• SPR47916: Resolved an issue with OTA Download through Mobile Iron (using Android Download Manager) Fails in 1Mbps network speed.
• SPR48007: Resolved an issue with Diag daemon at RxLogger increases its consumption memory.
• SPR46220: Resolved an issue with BTSnoop log module inconsistency in generating CFA logs.
• SPR48371: Resolved an issue with SWAP battery - the device doesn't restart - Power on doesn't run after swapping.
• SPR47081: Resolved an issue with Fixing a timing issue with USB during suspend/resume.
• SPR50016: Resolved an issue with gnss engine stays in locked state.
• SPR48481: Resolved an issue with Wi-Fi beacon miss issue between Device and WAP.
• SPR50133/50344: Resolved an issue with Device entering Rescue Party mode randomly.
• SPR50256: Resolved an issue with Mexico Daylight Savings Changes.
• SPR48526: Resolved an issue with Device Freezing randomly.
• SPR48817: Resolved an issue with Auto shutdown disabled in TestDPC Kiosk.
• Integrated Mandatory Functional Patch from Google: Description: A-274147456 Revert intent filter matching enforcement.

Usage Notes

Existing customers can upgrade to A13 with data persistence using one of the following methods:

• Using FDE-FBE conversion package ( FDE-FBE conversion package )
• Using EMM enterprise persistence (AirWatch, SOTI)

Known Constraints

• Dessert Upgrade to A13 will have Enterprise reset because of Encryption change from FDE to FBE.
• Customers who upgrade from A10/A11 to A13 without FDE-FBE conversion package or EMM persistence will result in data wipe.
• Dessert upgrade from A10, A11 to A13 can be done with UPL with reset command. Oreo reset command is not supported.
• This software is not applicable for TC52X-HC and TC52AX-HC.
• DHCP Option 119 & Auto PAC Proxy feature is currently not supported in this release. Zebra is working on enabling these 2 features in future Android 13 releases.
• Workstation Connect Not supported in this Release.
• SPR50645: vibration repeats with the message "charging slowly". This will be fixed in upcoming A13 releases.
• SPR47380: OS level exception caused by the initialization of an NFC internal component, resulting in the crash log present upon reboot. After the OS exception, the NFC chip retries the initialization, and it is successful. There is no functionality loss.
• SPR48783: Speaker grill detaching in field. This will be fixed in upcoming A13 releases.
• SPR48869: MX - CurrentProfileAction set to 3 and Turning off DND. This will be fixed in upcoming A13 releases.
• Scanner and keypad volume restrictions are not persisted after A13 upgrade. This is restriction is only for May A11 LG. Fix for this issue will be available in upcoming conversion package.
• Staging via NFC is not supported.

Important Links

• SDM660 A13 OS Update instructions
• FDE-FBE conversion package
• Zebra Techdocs
• Developer Portal

Addendum

Component Versions

Revision History