Release Notes – Zebra MC33x Android

N LifeGuard Update 07 for NGMS

Introduction
Description
Device Compatibility
Component Contents
Installation Requirements
Installation Instructions
Downloadable Software Included in this Release

Introduction

Zebra MC33x is the next generation key-based, rugged mid-range hand-held mobile computing
device. MC33x supports multiple form-factors offering a combination of different physical keys,
data capture and memory options. Running on a stable Android-N (7.1.2) OS, MC33x offers the
Zebra Value Adds software solutions to enhance your Enterprise workflow.
The MC33x is the professional-grade Android device built from the ground up for the Enterprise.
· Zebra's Mobility Extensions (Mx)
· Mobility DNA, a suite of mobility enabling applications, development tools and utilities
· Most advanced scan engine with longer range date capture capability
· Rugged and ready for every day Enterprise use inside and outside the four walls

Description

This release contains the following software package which is compatible with the MC33 NGMS
product.
LifeGuard patches are cumulative and include all previous fixes that are part of earlier patch
releases.

1. CFE v7 Updates:
❖ CFE_ATLAS_P07_NN_01-01.49.zip (NGMS)

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 1. Android Security Patch Level: May 1, 2018
Use the link below to see the Android Security bulletin for more information:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/

2. Fix for Zebra setup wizard popup after OS upgrade.

3. Updated below components:
o MX: 8.0.0.10
o StageNow client: 3.1.0.1037
o DataWedge: 6.8.50
o Enterprise Keyboard: 1.8.0.8
4. Build ID format has been updated.
5. Included Zebra Software License Manager v3.0.1.
6. Added Wi-Fi power table for Japan.
7. SPR34179 – Resolved an issue wherein device connects slowly to an AP.
8. SPR34175 – Resolved an issue wherein device does not show preview information in
Messaging App when language toggles from right-to-left.
9. SPR34259 – Added support to use USBMgr CSP to limit the standard 4 options on
device to only allow UsbExternalStorageUsage.
10. SPR34307 – Resolved an issue wherein the device was unable to be staged via
StageNow.
11. SPR34083/34014/32519 – Resolved an issue wherein disabling WWAN radio via
Airwatch using StageNow XML fails.
12. SPR33977 – Resolved an issue wherein set time zone issue observed with StageNow.
13. SPR34213/31491 – Resolved an issue wherein the device was unable to stage via
StageNow.
14. SPR34420 – Resolved an issue wherein floating scan bubble issue observed with
Enterprise Keyboard.
15. SPR33755 - Resolved an issue wherein the Whitelisted apps were unable to submit
XML to MX.
16. SPR33207 - Resolved an issue wherein the Device Diagnostic tool had an issue with
reading the Battery Cycles in the application for PP+ batteries.
17. SPR33671 - Resolved an issue wherein user was unable to create WIFI profile with
username as backslash followed by number.
18. SPR33862 - Resolved an issue wherein the Screen Time off settings using Display
manager CSP was not working.
19. SPR34145 - Resolved an issue wherein indexing of the WEP key was not handled
correctly.
20. SPR33973 - Resolved an issue wherein erroneously loading default profile by providing
feature to ignore disabled profiles in DataWedge.
21. SPR33848 - Added support to included category field in intent profile in StageNow.
22. SPR34189 - Resolved an issue wherein low ram and oom limit adjustments to provide
more free memory.
23. SPR33876 - Resolved an issue wherein Display Timeout was unable set via StageNow.
24. SPR33607 - Resolved an issue where few fresh devices were unable to stage after
unbox the device.
25. SPR33538 - Resolved an issue wherein the Scanner beam stuck off and No LED beam
while pressing scanner button.
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 26. SPR33981 - Resolved an issue Czech Republic Regulatory Country could not be set
using Wifi config profile.
27. Added Enterprise Browser package (com.symbol.enterprisebrowser) to white listed
apps.
28. Resolved an issue wherein Settings App crashes while performing "Network Settings
Reset".
29. Resolved an issue wherein Bluetooth tethering was not working.
30. A new device settings menu and an initial setup screen have been added to easily
configure the Zebra analytics engine. The initial setup screen will be displayed upon
bootup following an Enterprise Reset or Factory Reset. This screen can be skipped on
an Enterprise Reset by provisioning using a StageNow profile (PowerMgr CSP), similar
to what is available for the Google setup wizard bypass.

2. Update005 Updates:
❖ CFE-VC80x_MC33-01-01-48-NN-00-A-05.zip (NGMS)

Components New Features

OS Added support for FIPS
Battery Added support for battery hotswap with up to 30 seconds for Wifi/BT
persistence
Scanning Added Simulscan on the part numbers with imager
Added support for RS507x
Fixed Bluetooth scanner firmware update failure
DataWedge Fixes:
• SPR-33973 Resolved issue where Wrong profile gets loaded
when SwitchToProfile intent is used

• SPR 33538 – Not able to load the correct profile when Switch To
Profile intent is used.

Features:
• Changed the default Simul Scan template in a DataWedge profile
to "Default - Barcode 4.xml".
• Added support for Dynamic template parameters in SimulScan
configuration.
• Added Multibarcode support.
• Added a barcode separator for multbarcode feature.
• Intent API extensions…
1. Added support to import full configuration database or profile
configuration database via intent API.

2. Added support to get and set configuration of Serial Input

Plugin settings.

• Added support to install an application while in device in suspend

mode and make it to work with DataWedge. (SPR - 33639)

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 EMDK Fixes:
• Unable to create a DataWedge profile using EMDK Profile
Manager.
• "getLabelType()" method returns "UNDEFINED" for mailmark and
Hanxin barcode

Features:

Enhanced Barcode Manager API:

• Added support for the Mutli-Barcode decoding feature. This

feature allows scanning multiple barcodes in one single scan:
o Added new value "MULTI_BARCODE" in enum ScanMode to
enable decoding multiple barcodes at a time.
o Added new class "MultiBarcodeParams" in ScannerConfig
with parameter "barcodeCount" to set the barcode count to be
scanned.

Enhanced SerialComm API:

• The new flowControlMode feature has been added in the
SerialConfig class with RTS_CTS, XON_XOFF and NONE as
possible values.

MX Fixes:
• "Zebra Mobility Extensions Version" is shown as 1.3 on Airwatch
agent when UUT RAM is 85% filled
• SPR- 34145: Fixed issue where Wlan with WEP key INDEX 2 is
not kept

OEMConfig Fixes:
• "SignalOccurrenceOfThreat" parm is not added in threatStep

Ivanti Velocity Integrated Velocity ATTE 2.0

3. CFE v4 Updates:
❖ CFE-VC80x_MC33-01-01-48-NN-00-A-04.zip (NGMS)

1. Android Security Patch Level: March 5, 2018

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

2. Updated below components:

o Datawedge: 6.7.34
o StageNow: 2.10.1.1386
o EMDK: 6.8.20.1120
o MX: 7.2.0.6
o File browser: 1.19.1.2
3. SPR33311 – Resolved an issue wherein RS507 is unable to connect via Bluetooth using
Voxware voice application.

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 4. SPR33302 – Resolved an issue wherein disabling the oval capacitive key via StageNow
fails.
5. SPR34267 – Resolved an issue wherein USB debugging failed to get enabled via
StageNow.
6. SPR33639 – Resolved an issue wherein device stops emitting scan beam after waking
up from suspend state.
7. SPR33799 – Resolved an issue wherein DataWedge was sending char 10 instead of
char 13.

4. CFE v3 Updates:
❖ CFE-VC80x_MC33-01-01-48-NN-00-A-03.zip (NGMS)
1. Spectre and Meltdown (CVE-2017-5753, 5715, 5754) remediation provided by updates to
timer access for CVE-2017-13218.
2. Fix for bug: BT connection state does not persist across reboots, if location settings is in
enabled state

Device Compatibility

This software release has been approved for use on the following devices.

Device Part Number Operating System Device Part number Operating System
MC330K-GE3HA3NA Android N MC330M-RL4SG2RW Android N
MC330K-GE3HA3RW Android N MC330M-SI2HA2RW Android N
MC330K-GE4HA3NA Android N MC330M-SI30A2RW Android N
MC330K-GE4HA3RW Android N MC330M-SI3HA2NA Android N
MC330K-GE4HA4NA Android N MC330M-SI3HA2RW Android N
MC330K-GE4HA4RW Android N MC330M-SI40A2NA Android N
MC330K-GI3HA3NA Android N MC330M-SI4HA2NA Android N
MC330K-GI3HA3RW Android N MC330M-SI4HA2RW Android N
MC330K-GI3HA4RW Android N MC330M-SI4HG2NA Android N
MC330K-GI4HA3NA Android N MC330M-SL2HA2RW Android N
MC330K-GI4HA3RW Android N MC330M-SL2HG2RW Android N
MC330K-GI4HA4NA Android N MC330M-SL3HA2NA Android N
MC330K-GI4HA4RW Android N MC330M-SL3HA2RW Android N
MC330K-GI4HG3NA Android N MC330M-SL4HA2NA Android N
MC330K-GI4HG3RW Android N MC330M-SN3HA2RW Android N
MC330K-GI4HG4NA Android N MC330M-SN4HA2NA Android N
MC330K-GI4HG4RW Android N MC330M-RL2SG2US Android N
MC330K-GL2HA3RW Android N MC330M-SL4HG2US Android N
MC330K-GL3HA3RW Android N MC330M-SL3HG2US Android N
MC330K-GL3HA4RW Android N MC330M-RL4SG2US Android N
MC330K-GL4HA3NA Android N MC330M-RL3HG2US Android N
MC330K-GL4HA3RW Android N MC330M-SN4HG2US Android N
MC330K-GL4HA4NA Android N MC330M-SI3HG2US Android N
MC330K-GL4HA4RW Android N MC330M-GL4HG2US Android N
MC330K-GL4HG3RW Android N MC330M-GL3HG2US Android N
MC330K-RC3HA4NA Android N MC330M-GL2HG2US Android N

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MC330K-RC3HA4RW Android N MC330M-GI3HG2US Android N
MC330K-RC3HG4RW Android N MC330M-GI2HG2US Android N
MC330K-RC4HA4NA Android N MC330K-SN4HG3US Android N
MC330K-RC4HA4RW Android N MC330K-SI3HG3US Android N
MC330K-RL3HA3RW Android N MC330K-GL4HG3US Android N
MC330K-RL3HG3RW Android N MC330K-RC4HG4US Android N
MC330K-RL3SG3RW Android N MC330K-RC3HG4US Android N
MC330K-RL4HA3NA Android N MC330K-GL4HG4US Android N
MC330K-RL4HA3RW Android N MC330K-GI3HG3US Android N
MC330K-RL4HG3NA Android N MC330K-SP4HG4US Android N
MC330K-SB3HA4NA Android N MC330K-SP3HG4US Android N
MC330K-SB3HA4RW Android N MC330K-SB3HG4US Android N
MC330K-SB3HG4RW Android N MC330K-SE4HG3US Android N
MC330K-SB4HA4NA Android N MC330K-SE3HG3US Android N
MC330K-SB4HA4RW Android N MC330K-SE2HG3US Android N
MC330K-SB4HG4NA Android N MC330K-GE4HG3US Android N
MC330K-SE2HA3RW Android N MC330K-GE3HG3US Android N
MC330K-SE3HA3NA Android N MC330K-GE2HG3US Android N
MC330K-SE3HA3RW Android N MC330K-SG4HG4US Android N
MC330K-SE4HA3NA Android N MC330K-SG3HG4US Android N
MC330K-SE4HA3RW Android N MC330K-SG2HG4US Android N
MC330K-SG3HA4NA Android N MC330K-GE4HG4US Android N
MC330K-SG3HA4RW Android N MC330K-GE2HG4US Android N
MC330K-SG4HA4NA Android N MC330K-GI3HG3US01 Android N
MC330K-SI2HA3RW Android N MC330M-SN3HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SI3HA3NA Android N MC330M-SL3HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SI3HA3RW Android N MC330M-SI4HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SI3HG3RW Android N MC330M-SI3HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SI4HA3NA Android N MC330M-SI2HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SI4HA3RW Android N MC330M-RL3HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SI4HG3NA Android N MC330M-RL2SG2RW Android N
MC330K-SL2HA3RW Android N MC330M-GL4HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SL4HA3RW Android N MC330M-GL2HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SN3HA3RW Android N MC330M-GI4HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SN4HA3NA Android N MC330M-GI4HG2IN Android N
MC330K-SN4HA3RW Android N MC330M-GI3HG2IN Android N
MC330K-SP3HA4NA Android N MC330M-GI2HG2RW Android N
MC330K-SP3HA4RW Android N MC330K-SP4HG4RW Android N
MC330K-SP4HA4NA Android N MC330K-SP3HG4RW Android N
MC330K-SP4HA4RW Android N MC330K-SN4HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI2HA2NA Android N MC330K-SN3HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI2HA2RW Android N MC330K-SL4HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI30A2RW Android N MC330K-SL2HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI3HA2IN Android N MC330K-SI4HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI3HA2NA Android N MC330K-SI2HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI3HA2RW Android N MC330K-SG3HG4RW Android N
MC330M-GI3HG2RW Android N MC330K-SG2HG4RW Android N
MC330M-GI40A2NA Android N MC330K-SE4HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI4HA2IN Android N MC330K-SE3HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI4HA2NA Android N MC330K-SE2HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GI4HA2RW Android N MC330K-SB4HG4RW Android N
MC330M-GI4HG2NA Android N MC330K-RL4HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GL2HA2NA Android N MC330K-RC4HG4RW Android N

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MC330M-GL2HA2RW Android N MC330K-GL4HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GL3HA2NA Android N MC330K-GL3HG4RW Android N
MC330M-GL3HA2RW Android N MC330K-GL3HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GL3HG2RW Android N MC330K-GL2HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GL40A2NA Android N MC330K-GI3HG4RW Android N
MC330M-GL40A2RW Android N MC330K-GI3HG3RW Android N
MC330M-GL4HA2NA Android N MC330K-GE4HG4RW Android N
MC330M-GL4HA2RW Android N MC330K-GE4HG3RW Android N
MC330M-RL2SA2NA Android N MC330K-GE3HG3RW Android N
MC330M-RL2SA2RW Android N MC330K-GE2HG4RW Android N
MC330M-RL3HA2NA Android N MC330K-GE2HG3RW Android N
MC330M-RL3HA2RW Android N MC330K- Android N
GI3HG3RW01
MC330M-RL3SA2NA Android N MC330K-GE2HA3US Android N
MC330M-RL3SA2RW Android N MC330K-GE2HA4US Android N
MC330M-RL3SG2NA Android N MC330K-SE2HA3US Android N
MC330M-RL3SG2RW Android N MC330K-SG2HA4US Android N
MC330M-RL40A2NA Android N MC330K-GE2HA3RW Android N
MC330M-RL4SA2NA Android N MC330K-GE2HA4RW Android N
MC330M-RL4SA2RW Android N MC330K-SG2HA4RW Android N

Component Contents

Component / Description Version (Non GMS)

Product Build Number 01-01-49-NN-00-A-U07-STD

Android Version 7.1.2

Linux Kernel 3.10.84

Android SDK Level 25

Platform QC8956

Bluetooth Stack 1.1

Flash Size 16/32GB

RAM Size 2/4GB

Security Patch Level May 1,2018

Fusion version FUSION_BA_2_10.0.0.019_N

Simulscan v3.0.2

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Zebra Software License Manager v3.0.1

Installation Requirements

Install baseline 01-01-48-NN-00-A (Non-GMS)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Upgrading to this OS version (01-01-49-NN-00-A-U07-STD LG patch v7) blocks the

downgrade prior to Update005 releases.
• Users updating from 01-01-49-NN-00-A BSP baseline to LG patch v7 will be allowed only to
downgrade till Update005.

Installation Instructions

Using ADB Sideload

The installation instructions assume you have ADB installed on your PC (the adb drivers and such)
and your MC33x has Developer options enabled and USB debugging ON:
Instructions on HOW TO enable ADB is also captured in user guide.

1. Connect the MC33x to the PC using the USB data cable or through the cradle.
2. You may need to pull down the top menu and if you see “USB for charging”, touch it and
then change it to “File transfers”.
3. Open Command Prompt, run “adb devices” and check to see if you are able to see the
device’s serial number.
If yes, proceed to next step
If not please get the PC set up with the proper drivers or install an External SD Card.
4. You may also get a pop up on your PC (Win 7) that you will be connected as a
Portable MediaPlayer. This can be ignored.
5. Download Image
a. CFE_ATLAS_P07_NN_01-01.49.zip listed above in content section
b. Reset files (Optional)
6. Entering into Recovery Mode
a. Option 1: In Command Prompt, type “adb reboot recovery” and click enter.
b. Option 2:
• Reboot the device and keep the GUN (grip) trigger held.

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 • When Zebra Technologies logo appears on the screen release the trigger
7. MC33x will reboot and land up on the Android Recovery screen.

8. If applying patch via sideload method

a. Use UP and DOWN keys on the keypad to navigate up/down highlight item
b. Use ENTER key on the keypad to select menu item – “Apply update via adb sideload”

9. With your Command Prompt, open, type “adb sideload” and add a space and then drag and
drop the patch file on to it and click enter.
a. Your PC screen will show files being installed and a little blue horizontal progress bar
on your device will show status… And after about 6 minutes (could be 10+ minutes if
installing GMS) it should be done and you should be back at the Android Recovery
screen.
b. Repeat above steps for all mandatory packages
10. “Reboot system now” is highlighted. Press the Power Key to Reboot.
11. Device reboots and you see Zebra on top and POWERED BY android at the bottom and after
about 1 minute will transition to the MC33X splash screen with 5 dancing white dots at
bottom… it will stay at this screen for a little over another minute (could be another 7+
minutes if installing GMS) and then you are at the Factory “Welcome” screen.
12. If you installed a GMS BSP, you will need to complete the process by setting up Wi‐Fi and E‐
mail accounts and such. If on AOSP (non‐GMS), there is no process to follow.
13. At the Home Screen, we need to verify that the BSP upgrade took place and set the Date &
Time.
a. Go to “Settings” and scroll down to “About phone” and look at the “Build number”.
It should start with “01-01-49-NN-00-A-U07-STD”. Now you are on the correct BSP.
b. Setting the Date and Time. If you associate to a WLAN AP, do so now, as it should
automatically set the time and date… the only thing left is to set the time zone. Go
to “Settings” and scroll to and select “Date & time”. Scroll down to and select
“Select time zone”, and scroll down to and select the appropriate time zone and you
are done.
14. To Check the Android Patch Level after installing the CFE package in the device,

a. Settings->About Phone->SW Components: Device Update Version: 7

b. ADB Shell method: Execute following command from PC's command prompt:
$ adb shell getprop ro.device.patch.version
$7

15. Now you are all set to use your MC33X.

Using External SD card

1. Plug the MC33X into the USB & Charging Cable and then the Cable to the PC. If you have a
Cradle with USB connectivity, you may use that as well.

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 2. You may need to pull down the top menu and if you see “USB for charging”, touch it and
then change it to “File transfers”.
3. Download CFE_ATLAS_P07_NN_01-01.49.zip and drag & drop the file on External SD card
4. Entering into Recovery Mode
• Reboot the device and keep the GUN (grip) trigger held.
• When Zebra Technologies logo appears on the screen release the trigger
5. Your MC33X will reboot and land up on the Android Recovery screen.
6. Applying update via External SD card
a. Use UP and DOWN keys on the keypad to navigate up/down highlight item
b. Use ENTER key on the keypad to select menu item – “Apply update from
External SDCard”
c. Repeat above steps for all mandatory packages
7. “Reboot system now” is highlighted. Press the Power Key to Reboot.
8. Device reboots and you see Zebra on top and POWERED BY android at the bottom and after
about 1 minute will transition to the MC33X splash screen with 5 dancing white dots at
bottom… it will stay at this screen for a little over another minute (could be another 7+
minutes if installing GMS) and then you are at the Factory “Welcome” screen.
9. If you installed a GMS BSP, you will need to complete the process by setting up Wi‐Fi and E‐
mail accounts and such. If on AOSP (non‐GMS), there is no process to follow.
10. At the Home Screen, we need to verify that the BSP upgrade took place and set the Date &
Time.
a. Go to “Settings” and scroll down to “About phone” and look at the “Build number”.
It should start with “01-01-49-NN-00-A-U07-STD”. Now you are on the correct BSP.
b. Setting the Date and Time. If you associate to a WLAN AP, do so now, as it should
automatically set the time and date… the only thing left is to set the time zone. Go
to “Settings” and scroll to and select “Date & time”. Scroll down to and select
“Select time zone”, and scroll down to and select the appropriate time zone and you
are done.

11. To Check the Android Patch Level after installing the CFE package in the device,
a. Settings->About Phone->SW Components: Device Update Version: 7
b. ADB Shell method: Execute following command from PC's command prompt:
$ adb shell getprop ro.device.patch.version
$7

12. Now you are all set to use your MC33X.

Downloadable Software Included in this Release

Package Name Description

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 OTA incremental LifeGuard CFE v7 update software
CFE_ATLAS_P07_NN_01-01.49.zip for Non-GMS build compatible for MC33 and VC80x
products

Last Revised: May 24, 2018

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