CN51 Android OS
Android™ - 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Overview
OS release to upgrade WEH 6.5 to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Google GMS certifications for the CN51.
Supported Hardware
All CN51 configurations delivered with WEH 6.5
Version numbers
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Version
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Build number(s)
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74.01.01.0006
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Android version
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6.0
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Common ES Tool
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4.01.00.3566
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Baseband version
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03.320
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AutoInstall
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4.01.00.3481
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Carrier Selection
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1.7.0
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CN51 Android New Features -
Upgraded to Android 6.0 from WEH 6.5
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This version comes with Google GMS Certification.
CN51 Android Release Known Issues -
Upon re-boot, occasionally the scanner and/or camera will not function and may return to normal operation upon a subsequent reboot.
Resolution: Install CN51-6.0-72_74.01.01.0006_SP1.3_signed.zip available from Downloads, OS/Firmware/Drivers section.
CN51 Android Procedures
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Please review the following notices prior to proceeding with the upgrade.
The upgrade of CN51 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow cannot be reversed. Once upgraded, the device will only run Android 6.0 and cannot be changed back to the previous operating system.
Do not attempt to upgrade pre-production CN51 devices to Android 6.0. Pre-production units contain labeling indicating they are “Not for Sale”.
All user apps and data will be lost during the upgrade process. Ensure you have backed up data you wish to retain.
You need obtain the license for each upgrading device
If upgrading CN51 devices via a Mobile Device Management (MDM) product, follow the instructions provided by the MDM vendor.
Prepare:
CN51 device with WEH 6.5 operating system
Upgrade OS: sd-CN51-74.01.01.0006.zip.
Upgrade License file for CN51 Android 6.0
OS installation
Check your SD card:
The SD card needs to be formatted to FAT32, and the partition of SD card needs to be set as the primary partition (logical partition will not work). Most SD cards are formatted thisway by default. If necessary, partition tools such as partitionguru can be used.
Upgrading:
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Decompress the downloaded sd-CN51-74.01.01.0006.zip, copy the decompressed contents to root directory of SD card on a PC.
2. Insert the card into devices and power on the device, the update should start, you will see a progress bar then a robot, mostly it will spend over 20 minutes.
3. If it doesn't start but just boot into current OS, turn off your device by holding the Power-key for 8 seconds, then short press power-key to start the upgrade
4. After upgrade finishes, it will boot into the new OS. check settingAbout phoneBuild number, to make sure the version you flash were updated. (Below is just a example, you will see the build version that you upgraded)
Then long press power-key and select power-off from the pop-up menu, then remove SD card. Now the devices is ready to use.
Licensing:
On an unlicensed CN51 Android 6.0 device, the watermark ‘unlicensed software version…’ will be displayed on the screen as below.
Obtaining License: Order license from pricebook PN: 454-078-001
License installation:
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Connect CN51 device with PC via Transfer files(MTP) USB connection.
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Copy the license bundles xml file(e.g. CN51 Android 6.0 License.xml) into the root directory of Internal Storage(e.g. Computer\CN51 QCF\Internal storage).
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Reboot the device.
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The license will be installed successfully in few seconds, once the device boots into desktop. Then the watermark and notification will be removed.
Note: The license file copied into internal storage at Step 2 will be deleted immediately once the license is installed. And license will not be deleted if you do the factory reset.
Additional Information The CN51 handheld computer manual and downloads are located at:
www.intermec.com | Products | Computers | Handheld Computers | CN51
Support Assistance
For product assistance or to report an issue/observation, contact Technical Support by calling 1-
800-755-5505 then option 4, 2. Outside North America, contact your normal support persons and
they will enter a Knowledge Central case. If you would like to submit an online case, follow this
link: http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/ask If you don’t have an account, one can be created via the link on the right hand side.
For more information about ADB, visit: http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html.
For more information about USB Tethering, please see the latest CN51 Android User Guide. Available at: http://www.intermec.com/support/downloads/
Application Support
Common ES Tools:
Download Honeywell_CommonES_Android_ReleaseMelbourne_4.01.00.3566.zip from downloads/Application section
Honeywell Mobility SDK :
Download Honeywell_MobilitySDK_Android_CN51_v1.00.00.0021.zip from downloads/ Developer Tools section
Version History
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Version
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Date Available
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74.01.01.0006
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August 2016
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