The following instructions describe how to install the MD Client on a Zebra device using StageNow to perform an OS update. For more information on using StageNow, go to techdocs.zebra.com/stagenow.
Before you begin:
Install StageNow version 5.5.0.1010 or later on your host computer. You can find the latest version at zebra.com/stagenow.
Install the StageNow app on the target device.
Make sure the host computer and target device are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Download the appropriate installation file with the most recent version and date to your host computer. For a list of device configurations and the associated installation files, see Supported Configurations.
Attempting to install the incorrect file causes the installation to fail.
On your host computer, open StageNow.
Select
Create New Profile
.
Select select the latest MX version.
Select
Perform OS Update
Create
.
Enter the profile name
DimensionSoftwareUpdate
.
Select
Start
.
For
StageNow Network
, select
The devices I wish to provision are already connected to a network that will be used for Staging
.
Select
Continue
.
For
Update Type
, select
Full OS Update
.
Select
Continue
.
For
Update Method
, select
No, I would like to Download the file
.
Select
Continue
.
For
Wi-Fi Sleep
, select
yes
.
This prevents Wi-Fi from turning off while the file is downloading.
For
Download OS
, enter a target path and file name on the device.
This specifies where to save the installation file on the target device.
For example, to save the file to the device's SD card enter the following:
/sdcard/CMP_EU_0_18_0_0_20220406.zip
For
Source File Location
, select
...
and choose the installation file.
Select
OK
Continue
.
For
WIFI Sleep Policy after Downloading the OS Package
, select
No
Continue
.
Configure the settings on the
Apply Update
screen.
Uncheck
Save Setting for Re-use
.
Ensure
ZIP or URL File
has the correct path.
Set
Wake-Up Method
to
Do not change
.
Set
Wake-Up Action
to
Do not change
.
In the
Staging Profile
screen, select
Complete Profile
.
In the
Staging Client
column, select the checkbox next to
PDF417
.
Select
Test
.
A barcode generates.
On the target device, open the StageNow app and scan the barcode.
The installation file is copied to the device and then the device restarts.
After the device restarts, wait about three minutes before using the the Mobile Parcel app while it updates.
