1. RS5 Series
  2. RS5000x Quick Start Guide
  3. RS5000XFirmware Update
  4. Updating Firmware
  • RS5000/RS5000x
Updating Firmware

Updating Firmware

Update the scanner's firmware using the
Device Central
 app on a host device.
Scanner and Host Device Compatibility
Scanner
Host Device
RS5000
WT6000, WT41N0, WT6300, WT6400
RS5000x
WT6000, WT6300, WT6400
  1. Connect the host device to your PC with a USB cable.
  2. On the host PC, download the firmware update package from the Zebra Support website.
    1. Go to zebra.com/rs5000-info and select the correct model from the
      Get Support
       dropdown menu.
    2. Select the
      Downloads
       tab on the support page.
    3. Download the new firmware file.
  3. Save the firmware update file to the host device's terminal in the folder
    /sdcard/Android/data/com.symbol.ddevicecentra/files/
    .
  4. Connect the scanner to the host device.
    Go to Connecting the Scanner to a Host Device for instructions on connecting the cable.
  5. On the host device, touch:
    All apps icon.
    Device Central app icon.
    Device Central app main screen.
  6. On the
    Peripherals
     tab, touch the RS5000/RS5000x peripheral information to open the
    Device Details
     screen.
  7. Scroll to the bottom of the
    Device Details
     screen and touch
    Firmware Update
    .
    Firmware Update button.
  8. Touch
    Browse File
     and select the firmware upgrade file.
    Browse File button.
  9. Touch
    Update Firmware
    .
  10. Touch
    Yes
     to confirm the firmware update.
    Firmware Update dialog.
    When the firmware update begins, do not unplug the scanner.
    Firmware Update process dialog.
  11. Track the firmware update progress from the host device's notification bar.
    Firmware update progress notification.
  12. When the update is complete, reboot the scanner by disconnecting and reconnecting it to the host device.
  13. View the new firmware version on the host device's
    Device Details
     screen.