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Overview
This article describes the procedure for field upgrading the firmware on Omnii hand-held or VH10 vehicle mounted computers. There are two methods for upgrading the firmware:
After the upgrade on Windows Embedded Hand-Held 6.5-based systems, you must install the add-on CAB. You may have to obtain a new Intermec imager driver from the Help Desk.
Affected Versions
Checking the Firmware Version Of Omnii or VH10
On Windows Embedded CE 6.0-based systems
On Windows Embedded Hand-Held 6.5-based systems (Omnii only)
Method 1—Using a USB Memory Stick
Equipment Required
Omnii vehicle mount cradle, model number ST1002 with an interface cable attached (model number CA3001) Procedure
Prepare the Memory Stick
On Omnii, Power Micro, FPGA, Syscon, Boot Code (BooSt), and the OS are all upgraded simultaneously from one file.
The filename is similar to 7545_..._MULTI_nnnn.img.
Load the file containing the firmware upgrade in the root directory of the memory stick. The file must be renamed 7545os.img.
Prepare the accessory
Omnii
Ensure that the accessory is using an external power source. ST1002 using a CA3001 interface cable: Use either of the two USB ports.
VH10
Upgrade the firmware
Omnii On Windows Embedded CE 6.0-based systems: Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [ENTER/Power] key, and the [SCAN] key, simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds.
VH10
On Windows Embedded CE 6.0-based systems: Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [ENTER/Power] key, and the [SPACE] key, simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds.
On Windows Embedded Hand-Held 6.5-based systems: Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [Power] key, and the [SCAN] key, simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds. If the upgrade seems to happen very quickly and several messages similar to this appear:
Load skipped, image in primary storage appears to match this image
the upgrade firmware is identical to the existing firmware.
When the update is complete, Omnii/VH10 reboots to the main operating system, and the desktop is displayed.
Complete the upgrade
Verify that the firmware version on Omnii/VH10 is the one that should be there after this upgrade.
When you have completed the upgrade, remove the memory stick from the accessory or VH10 USB port. Method 2—Using a microSD Card (Omnii only)
Equipment Required
Procedure
Prepare the microSD card
On Omnii, Power Micro, FPGA, Syscon, Boot Code (BooSt), and the OS are all upgraded simultaneously from one file.
The filename is similar to 7545_..._MULTI_nnnn.img.
The file must be renamed 7545os.img.
Insert the microSD card into Omnii
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the SD cover.
Slide the microSD card onto the guides on the SD card door.
Upgrade the firmware
On Windows Embedded CE 6.0-based systems: Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [ENTER/Power] key, and the [SCAN] key, simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds.
On Windows Embedded Hand-Held 6.5-based systems: Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [Power] key, and the [SCAN] key, simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds. If the upgrade seems to happen very quickly and several messages similar to this appear:
Load skipped, image in primary storage appears to match this image
the upgrade firmware is identical to the existing firmware.
When the update is complete, Omnii reboots to the main operating system, and the desktop is displayed. Complete the upgrade
Rename, or delete, 7545os.img so as to prevent the upgrade from running if Omnii is placed in BooSt. After the Firmware Upgrade
On Windows Embedded Hand-Held 6.5-based systems
Omnii does an automatic restart to complete the installation.
On Omniis with Imagers
After an OS update, you need to update the Imager Control Service (ICS). You can find ICS CAB files posted on Ingenuity Working for most imagers. If your Omnii has an Intermec imager, you must contact the Psion Help Desk to obtain the ICS CAB file.
