ZEBRA TC Series Mobile Computer Instruction Manual
This Android 14 GMS release 14-28-03.00-UG-U42-STD-ATH-04 covers: TC53, TC58, TC73, TC735430, TC78, TC78-5430, TC22, HC20, HC50, TC27, HC25, HC55, EM45, EM45 RFID, ET60, ET65 and KC50 product. Please see device compatibility under Addendum Section for more details.
This release requires a mandatory step OS Update method to upgrade to A14 BSP software from A11. Please refer for more details under “OS Update Installation Requirements and Instructions” section.
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Security Updates
This build is compliant up to Android Security Bulletin of May 01, 2025.
LifeGuard Update 14-28-03.00-UG-U42
- Adds Security updates to be compliant with Android Security Bulletin of May 01, 2025.
- For devices TC22, TC27, HC20, HC50, HC25, HC55, EM45 and EM45 RFID it is mandatory to first install March 2025 Android 13 LifeGuard release (13-39-18) before proceeding with any updates to the Android 14 OS.
- New Features
- Resolved Issues
LifeGuard Update 14-28-03.00-UG-U00
- Adds Security updates to be compliant with Android Security Bulletin of April 01, 2025.
- For devices TC22, TC27, HC20, HC50, HC25, HC55 , EM45 and EM45 RFID it is mandatory to first install March 2025 Android 13 LifeGuard release (13-39-18) before proceeding with any updates to the Android 14 OS.
- New Features
- Initial A14 release for KC50, EM45, EM45 RFID, HC25 & HC55 products.
- Resolved Issues
- SPR-55240 -Kernel changes in spoc_detection and MSM USB HS PHY driver to handle USB device
enumeration failure when attached in suspend mode. Changes include increasing the debounce delay and handling the suspend case in USB PHY driver for handling the USB device enumeration along with the SPR55240 use case of USB-CIO connection issue with RFD90 via eConnex interface.
- SPR-55240 -Kernel changes in spoc_detection and MSM USB HS PHY driver to handle USB device
- Usage Notes
- New Features
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U198
Adds Security updates to be compliant with Android Security Bulletin of March 01, 2025.
- New Features
- Resolved Issues
- Usage Notes ·
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U160
Adds Security updates to be compliant with Android Security Bulletin of February 01, 2025.
- New Features
- Resolved Issues
- SPR-54688 Fixed an issue where sometimes orientation of locked screen not persisting.
- Usage Notes
- Due to new mandatory privacy requirements from Google, the Setup Wizard Bypass feature has been discontinued on devices running Android 13 and later. Consequently, it is now restricted to skip the Setup Wizard screen, and the StageNow barcode will not function during the Setup Wizard, displaying a toast message stating “Not supported.”
- If the Setup Wizard has already been completed and its data was configured to persist on the device in the past, there is no need to repeat this process following an Enterprise Reset.
- For more details, please refer to the Zebra FAQ documentation: https://techdocs.zebra.com/zebradna/latest/faq/#setupwizardsuw
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U116
Adds Security updates to be compliant with Android Security Bulletin of January 01, 2025.
- New Features
- Resolved Issues
- Usage Notes
- None
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U110
Adds Security updates to be compliant with Android Security Bulletin of January 01, 2025.
- New Features
- Resolved Issues
- Usage Notes
- None
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U87
- New Features
- Camera:
- Added support for camera driver for new 16MP rear camera module on TC53,TC58,TC73,TC78,ET60 & ET65 products.
- Camera:
- Resolved Issues
- SPR54815 – Resolved an issue where in DWDemo issue with sending barcode data containing embedded TAB characters.
- SPR-54744 Resolved an issue where in sometimes FFDservice feature was not working.
- SPR-54771 / SPR-54518 – Resolved an issue where in sometimes when device battery is critically low device stuck in boot screen.
- Usage Notes
- Devices with the new camera module cannot be downgraded the minimum build requirement is 14-20-14.00-UG-U160-STD-ATH-04 on A14 or newer.
- To identify the new camera type user can check ‘ro.boot.device.cam_vcm’ using getprop from the adb. Only new camera devices will have the below property: ro.boot.device.cam_vcm=86021
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U57
- New Features
- Added a new feature for the device microphone, which controls audio input through connected audio device
- Added support for WLAN TLS1.3
- Resolved Issues
- SPR-54154 Resolved an issue where in resetting the pending event flag to avoid radio power cycling loop
- Usage Notes
- None
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U45
- New Features
- FOTA:
- Incremental software release with optimization and improvements for A14 OS support.
- Zebra Camera App:
- Added 720p picture resolution.
- Scanner Framework 43.13.1.0:
- Integrated latest OboeFramework library 1.9.x
- Wireless Analyser:
- Stability fixes under Ping, Coverage View, disconnect scenarios while running Roam/Voice.
- Added a new feature in Scan List to display the Cisco AP Name.
- FOTA:
- Resolved Issues
- SPR54043 Resolved an issue where in scanner changes, Active Index should not be reset if clear submit failed.
- SPR-53808 Resolved an issue where in few devices were unable to scan enhanced dot data matrix labels consistently.
- SPR54264 Resolved an issue where in snap on trigger not working when DS3678 is connected.
- SPR-54026 Resolved an issue where in EMDK Barcode parameters for 2D inverse. · SPR 53586 – Resolved an issue where in battery draining was observed on few devices with
external keyboard.
- Usage Notes
- None
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U11
- New Features
- Added a Allows User to select a portion of available device storage to be used as system RAM. This feature can be turned ON/OFF from device admin only. Please refer to https://techdocs.zebra.com/mx/powermgr/ for more details
- Scanner Framework 43.0.7.0
- FS40 (SSI Mode) Scanner Support with DataWedge.
- Enhanced Scanning performance with SE55/SE58 Scan Engines.
- Added support for RegEx checking in Free-Form OCR and Picklist + OCR Workflows.
- Resolved Issues
- SPR-54342 Fixed an issue where NotificationMgr feature support has been added which was not working.
- SPR-54018 Fixed an issue where Switch param API is not working as expected when hardware trigger is disabled.
- SPR-53612 / SPR-53548 – Resolved an issue wherein a random double decode occurred
- while using the physical scan buttons on TC22/TC27 and HC20/HC50 devices.
- SPR-53784 – Resolved an issue wherein chrome changes tabs while using L1 and R1
- keycode
- Usage Notes
- None
LifeGuard Update 14-20-14.00-UG-U00
- New Features
- Added a new feature to read EMMC flash data via EMMC app and adb shell.
- Wireless Analyzer(WA_A_3_2.1.0.006_U):
- A full-functional real-time WiFi Analysis and troubleshooting tool to help analyze and resolve WiFi issues from a mobile device standpoint.
- Resolved Issues
- SPR-53899: Resolved an issue where all application permissions were accessible to the user in System restricted with Reduced Accessibility.
- SPR 53388: Firmware Update for SE55 (PAAFNS00-001-R09) Scan Engine with Critical bug fixes, and performance enhancements. This update is highly recommended.
- Usage Notes
- None
LifeGuard Update 14-18-19.00-UG-U01
- LifeGuard Update 14-18-19.00-UG-U01 contains security updates only.
- This LG patch is applicable for 14-18-19.00-UG-U00-STD -ATH-04 BSP version.
- New Features
- None
- Resolved Issues
- None
- Usage Notes
- None
- New Features
LifeGuard Update 14-18-19.00-UG-U00
- New Features
- The Hotseat home screen “Phone” icon has been replaced by the “Files” icon (For Wi-Fi-only devices).
- Added support for Camera Stats 1.0.3.
- Added support for Zebra Camera App Admin control.
- Added support for DHCP Option 119. (DHCP option 119 would work only on managed devices over WLAN only and WLAN profile should be created by device owner)
- MXMF:
- DevAdmin adds the ability to control Android Lock Screen visibility on the remote console if the Lock Screen appears on a device while being remotely controlled.
- Display Manager adds the ability to select screen resolution on the secondary display when a device is connected to an external monitor through a Zebra Workstation Cradle.
- UI Manager adds the ability to control whether to display the remote-control icon in the Status Bar when the device is being remotely controlled or viewed.
- DataWedge :
- Support has been added to enable and disable decoders, such as US4State and other Postal decoders, in the Free-Form Image Capture Workflow and other workflows where applicable.
- New Point & Shoot feature: Allows the simultaneous capture of both barcodes and OCR (defined as a single alphanumeric word or element) by simply pointing at the target with the crosshair in the viewfinder. This feature supports both Camera and Integrated Scan Engines and eliminates the need to end the current session or switch between barcode and OCR functionalities.
- Scanning:
- Added support for improved Camera scanning.
- Updated SE55 firmware with R07 version.
- Enhancements on Picklist + OCR allow capture of barcode or OCR by centering the desired target with the aiming crosshair/dot (Supports Camera and Integrated Scan Engines).
- Enhancements on OCR also includes:
- Text Structure: ability to capture a Single Line of text and the initial release of a single word.
- Report Barcode Data Rules: ability to set rules for which barcodes to capture and report.
- Picklist Mode: ability to allow for Barcode or OCR, or limit to OCR only, or Barcode Only.
- Decoders: ability to capture any of Zebra supported decoders, previously only the default barcodes were supported.
- Added support for postal codes (via camera or imager) in
- Free-Form Image Capture (workflow Input) - Barcode Highlighting/Reporting
- Barcode highlighting (Barcode Input).
Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Japanese Postal, Australia Post, US4state FICS, US4state, Mailmark, Canadian postal, Dutch Postal, Finish Postal 4S.
- Updated version of Decoder library IMGKIT_9.02T01.27_03 is added.
- New Configurable Focus Parameters offered for devices with SE55 Scan Engine.
- Resolved Issues
- Resolved Enable Touch Feedback.
- Resolved an issue with camera preview when COPE is enabled.
- Resolved an issue with decode audio feedback setting to none.
- Resolved issue with SE55 R07 firmware.
- Resolved an issue with scanning application getting frozen when switching from Guest mode to Owner mode.
- Resolved an issue with Picklist + OCR.
- Resolved an issue camera scanning.
- Resolved an issue with localization of Barcode highlighting in Datawedge.
- Resolved an issue with Document Capture template not getting displayed.
- Resolved an issue with parameters not visible in Device Central app for BT scanners.
- Resolved an issue with Picklist + OCR using Camera.
- Resolved an issue with pairing of BT scanner.
- Usage Notes
- None
Version Information
Below Table contains important information on versions
Device Support
The products supported in this release are TC53, TC58, TC73, TC73-5430, TC78, TC78-5430, TC22, HC20, HC50, TC27, HC25, HC55, EM45, EM45 RFID, ET60, ET65 and KC50 family of products.
Please see device compatibility details under Addendum Section.
OS Update Installation Requirements and Instructions
- For devices TC53, TC58, TC73 and TC78 to update from A11 to this A14 release, user must follow below steps:
- Step-1: Device MUST have A11 May 2023 LG BSP Image 11-21-27.00-RG-U00-STD version or a greater A11 BSP version installed which is available on zebra.com portal.
- Step-2: Upgrade to this release A14 BSP version 14-28-03.00-UG-U00-STD-ATH-04. For more detailed instructions refer A14 6490 OS update instructions
- For devices TC53, TC58, TC73, TC78, ET60 and ET65 to update from A13 to this A14 release, user must follow below steps:
- Step-1: Device must have Android 13 September LifeGuard release(13-33-18) or higher version installed which is available on zebra.com portal.
- Step-2: Upgrade to this release A14 BSP version 14-28-03.00-UG-U00-STD-ATH-04. For more detailed instructions refer A14 6490 OS update instructions .
- For devices EM45, EM45 RFID, TC22, TC27, HC20, HC50, HC25 and HC55 to update from A13 to this A14 release, user must follow below steps:
- Step-1: It is mandatory to first install March 2025 Android 13 LifeGuard release (13-39-18) or newer before proceeding with any updates to the Android 14 OS, which is available on zebra.com portal.
- Step-2: Upgrade to this release A14 BSP version 14-28-03.00-UG-U00-STD-ATH-04. For more detailed instructions refer A14 6490 OS update instructions .
Known Constraints
- Limitation of Battery Stats in COPE mode.
- System settings access (Access llMgr) – Reduced settings with Accessibility allows users to access application permissions, using Privacy Indicators.
Important Links
- Installation and setup instructions please refer below links.
Addendum
Device Compatibility
This software release has been approved for use on the following devices.
Component Versions
Revision History
Documents / Resources
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ZEBRA TC Series Mobile Computer [pdf] Instruction Manual TC53, TC58, TC73, TC735430, TC78, TC78-5430, TC22, HC20, HC50, TC27, HC25, HC55, EM45, EM45 RFID, ET60, ET65, KC50, TC Series Mobile Computer, TC Series, Mobile Computer, Computer |