Version History

Added in EHS 3.0

  • Support added for devices running Android 8.1 Oreo.
  • Supports Pinned Shortcuts feature of Oreo similar to traditional shortcuts.
  • Foreground services can now be auto-launched in devices running Oreo.
  • VectorDrawable format supported for app launcher icons. Learn more.
  • Privileged Settings feature requires manual activation of certain settings when entering Admin Mode on a device.
  • The default Config.xml file now places the DataWedge Demo app in the User screen, replacing the Calculator app found in prior versions.

ABOUT OREO UPGRADES: If the operating system on a device (except TC20/TC25) is being upgraded to Android 8.1 Oreo from Marshmallow or Nougat, the previous EHS installation must be removed before EHS 3.0 is installed. Follow instructions to uninstall EHS before installing EHS on an Oreo device.

Note: Prior configuration settings, if any, are re-applied automatically.

Device Support

EHS 3.0 now supports these devices running Android 8.1 Oreo

  • MC33
  • PS20 Personal Shopper
  • TC52
  • TC57
  • TC72
  • TC77
  • TC51
  • TC56
  • TC70x
  • TC75x
  • VC80x

End of Support

  • Support for Android 5.x Lollipop is dropped. Use EHS 2.8 if Lollipop support is required.
  • Bypass Keyguard feature is dropped - Use DevAdmin through Zebra EMDK or StageNow tools to configure this setting. NOTE: Bypassing the keyguard in this way requires the Settings app (com.android.settings) to be enabled on the device; EHS disables it by default. Therefore, Zebra recommends bypassing the keyguard before EHS is installed or launched for the first time.
  • Secure Mode feature is dropped - Log files are no longer designated as "SECURED" or "UNSECURED" in log entries.

Added in 2.8

Device Support

EHS 2.8 adds support for the following devices running Android Nougat:

  • WT6000

New Features

  • Simplified Chinese - EHS has been approved to run on device operating systems localized for the Simplified Chinese language.

  • Enhanced Device Identifier Options - Information to uniquely identify a device—its serial number, MAC address, network host name, Bluetooth address, Bluetooth name or IMEI number—can be displayed as the title bar text of the EHS home screen.

  • Custom EHS icon no longer limited to home screen - When a custom icon is used to replace the stock EHS icon, the icon can optionally be set to also display on other screens, including those for Battery Info, Wireless Info, Preferences and the Tools menu.

  • File browsing in Preferences panel - When selecting a title-bar icon or wallpaper image through the Preferences panel, tap-navigation is now possible to locate the image file and specify its path. File location is no longer limited to /enterprise/usr folder.

Enhancements/Fixes

  • Airplane mode enable/disable option is displayed in the Preferences panel only on devices on which it is supported.

  • Disabling access to the camera and/or search apps from the lock screen no longer disables them from the User-Mode screen if camera and/or search usage are permitted on the device. This issue arose when rebooting from the lock screen, and has been fixed for TC20 and TC25 models as well as devices running KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow. See Android Nougat Notes.

  • Password encryption has been enhanced for the Admin login. See important notes.

  • A colored screen is displayed while EHS is starting up.

  • Wallpaper and Title Bar Icon features now support .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png and .webp file formats and file location is no longer limited to /enterprise/usr folder.

Deprecations

  • Secure Mode remains supported but is no longer being advanced
  • The following features have been removed from EHS 2.8 and higher:
    • Enable/disable status bar pull-down
    • Enable/disable status bar settings icon
    • Enable/disable "exit instead of reboot"

Notes:

  • The discontinued features listed above can be accessed using Zebra's StageNow administrative tools or EMDK developer tools.
  • A config file that contains settings for discontinued features generates an error in the EHS log file.

Added in EHS 2.7

This version does not support Android KitKat.

EHS 2.7 supports Zebra devices running Android Lollipop and higher only. Zebra continues to support earlier versions of EHS for use on devices running KitKat. To use EHS on a device running KitKat, please download EHS 2.6 or an earlier version.

Device Support

EHS 2.7 adds support for the following devices running Android Nougat:

  • MC33
  • TC20*
  • TC25*
  • TC51
  • TC56
  • TC70x
  • TC75x

( * ) Requires a device-specific .apk file. See download page for details.

New Features

Added in EHS 2.6

  • Support for ET50/ET55 tablet computers running Marshmallow

Added in EHS 2.5

Device Support:

Update for June, 2017:

  • Support added for MC18 and MC40 running Lollipop
  • Support added for TC70x running Marshmallow

EHS 2.5 No Longer Supports:

  • Devices with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • TC70 with Android 4.4.2 KitKat (BSP version 112414)
    Zebra continues to support EHS on the TC70 with Android 4.4.2 KitKat and on Zebra devices running Jelly Bean. Download EHS 2.4 to target these devices.

New Features in EHS 2.5:

  • Easier download and installation. The EHS 2.5 download package now includes a single APK for installing on all supported Zebra devices; no more multi-APK installer.

  • Now links to TechDocs, Zebra's premier web site for user-facing documentation--now a standard component on every EHS installation.

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Added in EHS 2.4

  • Support for the Zebra WT6000 - wearable terminal running Android 5.0 Lollipop. (see Android Notes)

  • Bundle Data Option - allows injection of app parameters, user data or other key-value pairs into an app on launch.

  • App Launch Flags - permit one or more Android Intent flags to be specified when an application is launched, directing launch behavior as required.

  • Service Auto-Launch - permits one or more Android services to be started whenever EHS launches.

  • Wildcard Character - reduces the lines of code required in the EHS config file to specify apps for display in User Mode.

  • Custom App Icons - permits customized icons for apps and links, overriding the default system icons.

  • Custom Title-bar Icons - permits a custom icon to be displayed in the EHS Title Bar, overriding the default EHS icon.

  • App Icon Size - provides five sizes for Admin- and User-mode application icons.

Added in EHS 2.3

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