Version Differences for PHL8xxx - Opticon Technical Support Portal

The barcode scanner inside the PHL8xxx runs its own firmware independent of that running Windows. Consequently this firmware can be upgraded should it become necessary.

* Download the latest firmware for your device from the Downloads table below.

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* Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection.

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**For PHL-8xx2 devices (Except PHL8152), download the image in the name format C01-53.XX-EFA2-YYYY where xx is the latest version number.

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**For PHL-8xx4 devices and the PHL8152, download the image in the name format C01-54.XX-EFA3-YYYY where xx is the latest version number.

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* Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection. If you use an SD card ensure you use FAT format on an SD card with capacity no greater than 2GB. HC SD cards are not supported.

* Double-tap the barcode icon at the bottom of the screen.

* Tap the 'Firmware Upgrade' tab

* Tap 'Open' and browse to the firmware file you have copied to the device.

* Tap 'Upgrade'. Select 'Yes' when prompted.

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* The process is complete when you see the message 'Firmware update completed'

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* The process is complete when you see the message 'Firmware update completed'.

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:Note, this same process can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file.

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**Notes: This same process can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file.

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**A battery with at least 30% charge must be installed.

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**Both swivel locks must be locked.

==Models and Options==

 The barcode scanner inside the PHL8xxx runs its own firmware independent of that running Windows. Consequently this firmware can be upgraded should it become necessary.
 * Download the latest firmware for your device from the Downloads table below.
-								* Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection.
+								**For PHL-8xx2 devices (Except PHL8152), download the image in the name format C01-53.XX-EFA2-YYYY where xx is the latest version number.
 								**For PHL-8xx4 devices and the PHL8152, download the image in the name format C01-54.XX-EFA3-YYYY where xx is the latest version number.
 								* Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection.  If you use an SD card ensure you use FAT format on an SD card with capacity no greater than 2GB. HC SD cards are not supported.
 * Double-tap the barcode icon at the bottom of the screen.
 * Tap the 'Firmware Upgrade' tab
 * Tap 'Open' and browse to the firmware file you have copied to the device.
 * Tap 'Upgrade'. Select 'Yes' when prompted.
-								* The process is complete when you see the message 'Firmware update completed'
+								* The process is complete when you see the message 'Firmware update completed'.
-								:Note, this same process can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file.
+								**Notes: This same process can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file.
 								**A battery with at least 30% charge must be installed.
 								**Both swivel locks must be locked.
 ==Models and Options==