ZEBRA VC8300 Embedded Controller Instructions
- August 9, 2024
- ZEBRA
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Release Notes – Zebra VC8300 8”/10”
Embedded Controller Firmware Update rev. 3.3.02
Description
This Embedded Controller firmware update resolves an issue where VC8300
terminals red warning LED flashes and the UPS battery fails to charge.
This update is compatible with VC8300 8” Android 8, Android 10, Android 11 and
Android 13 releases and VC8300 10” Android 11 and Android A13 releases.
Device Compatibility
This software release has been approved for use with the following Zebra devices.
| North America | VC8300 8” | VC8300 10” |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse | VC83-08SOCQBAABANA | VC83-10SSCNBAABANA |
| Freezer | VC83-08FOCQBAABANA | VC83-10FSCNBAABANA ** |
| Rest of the World | VC8300 8” | VC8300 10” |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warehouse | VC83-08SOCQBAABA-I | VC83-10SSCNBAABA-I |
VC83-10SSCNBAABARU
VC83-10SSCNBAABATR
Freezer| VC83-08FOCQBAABA-I| VC83-10FSCNBAABA-I
Warehouse AZERTY| VC83-08SOCABAABA-I| N/A
Freezer AZERTY| VC83-08FOCABAABA-I| N/A
China| VC8300 8”| VC8300 10”
---|---|---
Warehouse| VC83-08SOCQBABBACN| VC83-10SOCQBABBACN
Freezer| VC83-08FOCQBABBACN| VC83-10FOCQBABBACN **
Note: SKUs marked as ** are not released yet.
Component Contents
| Package Name | Description |
|---|---|
| VC8300_FW_EC_3.3.02.zip | Embedded Controller firmware v3.3.02 recovery package |
Component Version Info
| Component / Description | Version |
|---|---|
| Embedded Controller Firmware | 3.3.02 |
Installation Requirements
This update is compatible with VC8300 8” Android 8, Android 10, Android 11 and Android 13 releases and VC8300 10” Android 11 and Android A13 releases.
Installation Instructions
The Embedded Controller recovery update package can be installed using an
external USB memory stick.
Using External USB memory stick
This is the preferred update method since it does not require an adb
connection between your PC and the VC8300.
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Download Embedded Controller recovery file VC8300_FW_EC_3.3.02.zip to your PC. Copy the file onto an external USB memory stick
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Entering Recovery Mode
• Reboot the VC8300 using the power button menu.
• When the screen goes black, hold the Power and Blue buttons.
• When the Zebra Technologies logo appears on the screen release the buttons -
The VC8300 will reboot and display the Android Recovery screen.
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Applying update via USB memory stick
• Plug the USB memory stick into the VC8300 USB connector
• Use + and – buttons to move the highlight item up and down
• Use the Power button to select the menu item “Apply update from USB drive”
• Select the update to apply (VC8300_FW_EC_3.3.02.zip) and press the Power button
• The Embedded Controller update will be installed and the VC8300 will reboot back to the Android Recovery screen. -
Highlight the “Reboot system now” menu item and press the Power Key to reboot.
Special Note:
Embedded Controller firmware 3.3.0.2 version is recommended for the new
battery (BT000254A50).
Change Notes:
Added support for new battery profile (BT000254A50).
Last Revised: June 24, 2024.
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