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OSX, MX and Android version information for a device can be found in the Android Settings panel or by querying the device through ADB, EMDK or the MX CSP. More info.
The Power Manager (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. On some devices, such as the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices, it also can control device heaters and perform actions based on vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition status. PowerMgr performs only actions; it currently supports no queries other than to determine 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.
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.
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 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 or 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.
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 or 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.
A Factory Reset will erase a storage card if:
/data
or /enterprise
partitionsA Factory Reset will NOT erase a storage card if:
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 or 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.
The OS Update allows the device operating system to be replaced or patched using a specified OS Update Zip File or a text file containing a list of OS updates and/or patches. Depending on the contents of the file(s), 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(s).
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.
Used to invoke an OS- or power-related action on the device. Read Overview section carefully for important information about Reset Actions.
Note: Upload list (.upl) files are not supported on TC70/TC75 devices running Android KK
Parm Name: ResetAction
Option | Name | Description | Note | 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+ |
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 16+ |
Used to specify the path and filename of the file to be consumed when updating the device using the OS Update Reset Action. The OS Update file must either be the specific .zip file being applied, or a text file (with .upl extension) containing a list of patches (multiple .zip files) to be applied in the desired order from top to bottom.
For example, if the .zip files M99N0KXXVPUCP14500.zip
and CFE-M99-L-N0-010101_G_00_02.zip
are to be applied in that order, the OS Update text file should be created as follows:
//Contents of the "osupdate.upl" text file:
package:M99N0KXXVPUCP14500.zip
package:CFE-M99-L-N0-010101_G_00_02.zip
// Note the package files are preceded by the notation "package:"
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 Model | Android Version(s) | Supported Paths | Comment |
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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) |
(multiple) | Lollipop and higher |
/data/tmp/public | Zebra recommends using this path; it will be supported on all devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop and higher. See note below. |
Note: Zebra devices running Android Lollipop and Marshmallow might support update-file locations other than the location recommended in the table above. Other supported locations might include:
/storage/sdcard0
(internal)/storage/sdcard1
(external)However, support of such locations is subject to changes that are beyond Zebra's control. Zebra recommends testing any update procedure on a working device before the process is considered for mass deployment.
Parm value input rules:
Note: Upload list (.upl) files are not supported on TC70/TC75 devices running Android KK
Shown if: The Reset Action is "OS Update"
Parm Name: ZipFile
Requires:
- MX: 4.1+
- Android API: 16+
Controls whether to bypass the "Android device setup wizard" (also known as the "Welcome Screen") and the Zebra Setup Wizard (with Analytics data collection agent opt-out) following an Enterprise Reset initiated through PowerMgr. Applies only on devices with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and only when Enterprise Reset is initiated by PowerMgr.
Important: The bypass setting does not persist on the device following an Enterprise Reset. If SUW bypass is desired following an Enterprise Reset, this parameter must be included and set to "true" in the same Profile that is used to initiate the Enterprise Reset. The bypass flag was intended to be available as an option ONLY when Enterprise Reset is selected. However, MX 7.1 and 7.2 allow SUW bypass to be configurable regardless of the Enterprise Reset parameter setting. Once pushed to such devices, a bypass flag value of "true" will persist until an Enterprise Reset is executed or the flag is changed to "false" by a subsequent profile.
Note: Once running, the setup wizard can be exited on some devices by scanning a barcode. More info.
Shown if: The Reset Action is "Enterprise Reset"
Parm Name: SUWByPass
Option | Name | Description | Note | Requires |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Do Nothing | This value (or the absence of this parm from the XML) causes no action on the device; the default value is used. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
1 | true | Causes the Android and Zebra device setup wizards to be skipped following an Enterprise Reset initiated through PowerMgr. |
MX: 7.1+ |
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2 | false | Allows Android and Zebra setup wizards to be performed following an Enterprise Reset initiated through PowerMgr (default). |
MX: 7.1+ |
Used to specify an action to perform on the selected port. Turning off power when not needed for a port can help reduce pin corrosion. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Parm Name: PortAction
Option | Name | Description | Note | 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: 7.1+ |
|
1 | Turn Output Power On | Applies power to the selected port. |
MX: 7.1+ |
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2 | Turn Output Power Off | Removes power from the selected port. |
MX: 7.1+ |
Used to select a port upon which to perform an action using the Port Action parameter, such as turning power on or off. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Shown if: The Port Action is not "Do Nothing"
Parm Name: PortSelect
Option | Name | Description | Note | Requires |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Serial Port 1 | Selects Serial Port 1 for the specified Action. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
2 | Serial Port 2 | Selects Serial Port 2 for the specified Action. |
MX: 7.1+ |
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3 | USB Port 2 | Selects USB Port 2 for the specified Action. |
MX: 7.1+ |
This is the On/Off switch for performing actions on the device heater(s), including the ability to set temperature thresholds using the relevant Threshold parameters. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Parm Name: HeaterAction
Option | Name | Description | Note | 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: 7.1+ |
|
1 | Enable | Enables the selected heater. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
2 | Disable | Disables the selected heater. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
3 | Set ON/OFF Thresholds | Enables temperature thresholds to be set for the selected heater. |
MX: 7.1+ |
Used to specify the device heater upon which to perform an action using the Heater Action parameter. Device heaters are used to compensate for external temperatures and humidity levels, to help maintain proper device operation, prevent screen and/or internal frost or condensation, and to keep the device battery at optimal temperature. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Parm Name: HeaterSelect
Option | Name | Description | Note | Requires |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Serial IO | Selects the heater connected to a serial port. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
2 | USB IO | Selects the heater connected to the USB port. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
3 | Battery | Selects the battery heater. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
4 | Touch Panel | Selects the touch-panel heater. |
MX: 7.1+ |
Used to specify the temperature (in degrees Celsius) at which the device heater should turn on. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Parm value input rules:
Shown if: The Heater Action is "Set ON/OFF Thresholds"
Parm Name: OnThreshold
Requires:
- MX: 7.1+
Used to specify the temperature (in degrees Celsius) at which the device heater should turn off. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Parm value input rules:
Shown if: The Heater Action is "Set ON/OFF Thresholds"
Parm Name: OffThreshold
Requires:
- MX: 7.1+
Indicates whether automatic power controls will be configured. When enabled (value=1), settings configured in Auto-power parameters will be used. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Parm value input rules:
Parm Name: AutoPowerControl
Requires:
- MX: 7.1+
Used to control whether the device will power up when vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition is turned on. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Shown if: The Auto-Power Control is "Checked"
Parm Name: AutoPowerOn
Option | Name | Description | Note | Requires |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Never | Does not power up device when vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition is turned on. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
1 | When Ignition Turned On | Powers up device when vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition is turned on. |
MX: 7.1+ |
Used to control whether the device will power down when vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition is turned off. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Shown if: The Auto-Power Control is "Checked"
Parm Name: AutoPowerOff
Option | Name | Description | Note | Requires |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Never | Does not power down device when vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition is turned off. |
MX: 7.1+ |
|
1 | When Ignition Turned Off | Powers down device when vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition is turned off. |
MX: 7.1+ |
Used to specify the time (in minutes) before the device will shut down after vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices ignition is turned off. Default value is 30 minutes. This feature applies only to the VC80x vehicle-mounted computer and similarly equipped Zebra devices.
Parm value input rules:
Shown if: The Auto Power Control is "Checked" and Auto Power-off Action is "When Ignition Turned Off"
Parm Name: AutoPowerOffTimeout
Requires:
- MX: 7.1+
Used to control the button-presses that wake the device from suspend mode. Supported devices by default wake only when the power button is pressed. Enabling this paramater (option 1) adds the push-to-talk (PTT) button (on the left side of the device) and scan buttons as wake-up sources.
Note: Supported on TC20/TC25 devices only.
Parm Name: WakeUpSources
Option | Name | Description | Note | Requires |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Do not change | This value (or the absence of this parm from the XML) causes no change to the device; any previously selected setting is retained. |
OSX: 7.7+ MX: 8.0+ |
|
1 | Enable | Enables power, PTT and scan buttons to wake the device from suspend mode. |
OSX: 7.7+ MX: 8.0+ |
|
2 | Disable | Allows only the power button to wake the device from suspend mode. |
OSX: 7.7+ MX: 8.0+ |
This is the On/Off switch for Doze Mode energy saving features on the device. When Doze Mode is enabled, only apps specifically added to the "exemption whitelist" prevent the device from entering this low-power state. Apps are designated as such using the App Manager CSP.
Parm Name: DozeModeUsage
Option | Name | Description | Note | Requires |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Do not change | 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: 7.2+ |
|
1 | Enable | Enables Doze Mode energy saving features on the device. |
MX: 7.2+ |
|
2 | Disable | Disables Doze Mode energy saving features on the device. |
MX: 7.2+ |
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