Power Manager

EMDK For Android - 6.3

Overview

The PowerMgr allows an app to perform certain OS- and power-related actions on the device, such as resetting to a factory-fresh state, putting the device into Sleep mode, rebooting or performing an OS update. PowerMgr performs only actions; there are currently no queries supported other than the ability to query the version of the CSP that implements PowerMgr itself.

It's important to note that PowerMgr actions such as Reboot and Reset, once executed, will prevent the execution of subsequent actions submitted by the Request XML document, including the submission of a Result XML to the application sending the original Request. Zebra therefore recommends using Condition Manager in conjunction with PowerMgr to ensure that appropriate conditions exist on a device before attempting to perform "risky" operations such as OS updates, the failure of which can render a device unusable, severely limited or otherwise in need of service.

Main Functionality

Put a Device into Sleep Mode
Reboot a Device
Perform an Enterprise Reset on a Device
Perform a Factory Reset on a Device
Wipe a Device (and erase all cards)
Update the OS on a Device

Sleep Mode

On Android devices, Sleep mode turns off the device display screen and places some subsystems into low-power states. Depending on device configuration settings, certain apps and/or subsystems such as Wi-Fi and Cellular might remain active.

Reboot

Rebooting an Android device generally causes only volatile information such as application state and transient data to be lost. Non-volatile data such as device settings and stored apps and data are preserved. A Reboot is sometimes referred to as a "Reset" or "Normal Reset," but is not to be confused with an Enterprise Reset or Factory Reset (explained below).

Note: The Reboot Action causes the device to immediately restart, preventing any subsequent Actions from executing, including the submission of a Result XML to the application sending the original request.

Enterprise Reset

Enterprise Reset is intended to return the device to an Enterprise-defined default state, generally as determined by the contents of the /enterprise partition. On Zebra Android devices, an Enterprise Reset is the same as a Factory Reset except that the /enterprise partition is preserved. This action is supported only on Zebra devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and higher. On Zebra Android devices running Android Jelly Bean lower, the same action could be performed using the "OS Update" action if a suitable OS Update ZIP file was used.

Note: This Action causes the device to Reboot (into Recovery Mode), preventing any subsequent Actions from executing, including the submission of a Result XML to the application sending the original request.

Factory Reset

The Factory Reset is intended to return the device to its factory-fresh condition with the exception of certain conditions related to its internal storage card(s) (see below). On Zebra Android devices, a Factory Reset erases all key partitions and storage cards containing /data, /cache, and /enterprise partitions. This action is supported only on Zebra devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and higher. On Zebra Android devices running Android Jelly Bean lower, the same action could be performed using the "OS Update" Action if a suitable OS Update ZIP file was used.

Resetting Storage Cards

A Factory Reset will erase a storage card if:

The card was implemented within the /data or /enterprise partitions

A Factory Reset will NOT erase a storage card if:

The card was implemented with its own dedicated partition
The card is physically removable

Full Device Wipe

The Full Device Wipe is intended to return the device to its condition as it would have shipped from the factory with its current OS plus any subsequent OS update(s). On Zebra Android devices, a Full Device Wipe is the same as a Factory Reset plus the unconditional erasure of all storage cards. This action is supported only on Zebra devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and higher. On Zebra Android devices running Android Jelly Bean lower, the same action could be performed using the "OS Update" Action if a suitable OS Update ZIP file was used.

OS Update

The OS Update allows the device operating system to be replaced or patched using a specified OS Update Zip File. Depending on the contents of the file, this process also can be used to perform an Enterprise Reset, Factory Reset or Full Device Wipe to facilitate the installation of the update or patch contained in the file.

Reset Action

Used to invoke a OS- or power-related action on the device. Read Overview carefully for important information about Reset Actions.

Parm Name: ResetAction

Option	Name	Description	Requires
0	Do nothing	This value (or the absence of this parm from the XML) will cause no action to be performed on the device; any previously selected setting will be retained.	MX: 4.2+
1	Sleep Mode	Puts the device into Sleep mode, reducing power usage and some app functions. See Overview for more information.	MX: 4.1+
4	Reboot	Reboots the operating system on the device, resetting volatile memory and terminating execution of any subsequent PowerMgr actions (non-volatile settings and storage are preserved).	MX: 4.2+ Android API Level: 16+
5	Enterprise Reset	Performs an Enterprise Reset, returning the device to an enterprise-defined default state as generally determined by the contents of the /enterprise partition. See Overview for more information.	OSX: 4.2+ MX: 4.2+ Android API Level: 19+
6	Factory Reset	Performs a Factory Reset, erasing all data partitions, including /data, /cache and /enterprise, and some storage cards. See Overview for more information.	OSX: 4.2+ MX: 4.2+ Android API Level: 19+
7	Full Device Wipe	Erases all data on the device and storage cards, if any. See Overview for more information.	OSX: 4.2+ MX: 4.2+ Android API Level: 19+
8	OS Update	Launches an OS Update on the device using the specified OS Update Zip file. See Overview for more information.	MX: 4.1+ Android API Level: 16+

OS Update ZIP File

Used to specify the path and filename of the file to be consumed when updating the device using the OS Update Reset Action. The desired OS Update ZIP file must be transferred to the device and stored in a supported location in the device file system before an OS Update can be initiated.

The update file must be present on the device at the time of the Reset Action, and must be stored in a location according to the rules and table below. Location rules and characteristics vary by device.

Android Location Rules

Update file location must not be blocked by SdCardMgr or any other means.
Removable media must be physically present. Storage partitions implemented on a removable medium such as a Micro SD Card must be inserted in the device when the Reset Action is initiated.
The location must not be encrypted. A location that is encrypted cannot be used for OS Updates. For example, if Full Storage Card Encryption is enabled for a particular Storage Card, that card contains no suitable locations for OS Updates. Similarly, if an Encrypted File System was mounted on a Storage Card, that card also would be unsuitable for OS Updates.
The update entity must have write permissions in the update file location.
Emulated Storage Cards are not supported on Jelly Bean. This limitation does not apply to devices running KitKat and higher.

Note: The path specified using this parameter would normally be the same as the path to which the file was written when it was transferred to the device. However, path names can sometimes appear to be different while ending at the same destination, and it's possible that some such paths will fail to initiate an OS Update when specified using this parameter. Therefore, Zebra recommends using paths in the following table when specifying the OS Update file to the PowerMgr.

Device Location Rules

Device Model	Android Version(s)	Supported Paths	Comment
ET1N0	JB 4.1-4.3.1	/sdcard /data/tmp	Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present) Internal Data Partition (folder exists and is world-writable)
ET1N2	JB 4.1-4.3.1	/sdcard /data/tmp	Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present) Internal Data Partition (folder exists and is world-writable)
MC32	JB 4.1-4.3.1	/sdcard /data/tmp	Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present) Internal Data Partition (folder exists and is world-writable)
MC40	JB 4.1-4.3.1	/sdcard /data/tmp	Internal Storage Card Internal Data Partition (folder exists and is world-writable)
MC40	KK 4.4	/sdcard /storage/sdcard0	Internal Storage Card Internal Storage Card
MC67	JB 4.1-4.3.1	/sdcard /data/tmp	Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present) Internal Data Partition (folder exists and is world-writable)
TC55	KK w/GMS 4.4	/sdcard /storage/sdcard0 /storage/sdcard1	Internal Storage Card Internal Storage Card Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present)
TC55	KK 4.4	/sdcard /storage/sdcard0 /storage/sdcard1	Internal Storage Card Internal Storage Card Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present)
TC70 GA1	KK 4.4	/sdcard /storage/sdcard0 /storage/sdcard1 /data/tmp	Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present) Removable Micro SD Card (must be physically present) Internal Storage Card Internal Data Partition (folder exists and is world-writable)
TC75	KK 4.4	/sdcard /storage/sdcard0 /data/tmp	Internal Storage Card Internal Storage Card Internal Data Partition (folder exists and is world-writable)

Parm value input rules:

String from 1 - 255 characters containing full path and file name of OS Update Zip File

Shown if: The Reset Action is "OS Update"

Parm Name: ZipFile

Requires:

MX: 4.1+

Android API Level: 16+

Examples

Reboot the Device


<wap-provisioningdoc>
    <characteristic type="PowerMgr" version="4.2" >
        <parm name="ResetAction" value="4"/>
    </characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>

Enterprise Reset the Device


<wap-provisioningdoc>
    <characteristic type="PowerMgr" version="4.2" >
        <parm name="ResetAction" value="5"/>
    </characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>

Factory Reset the Device


<wap-provisioningdoc>
    <characteristic type="PowerMgr" version="4.2" >
        <parm name="ResetAction" value="6"/>
    </characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>

Full Device Wipe


<wap-provisioningdoc>
    <characteristic type="PowerMgr" version="4.2" >
        <parm name="ResetAction" value="7"/>
    </characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>

OS Update


<wap-provisioningdoc>
    <characteristic type="PowerMgr" version="4.2" >
        <parm name="ResetAction" value="8"/>
        <characteristic type="file-details">
            <parm name="ZipFile" value="/sdcard/osupdate.zip"/>
        </characteristic>
    </characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>