Users Manual Chapter 6

116 Thor VM3A Vehicle-Mounted Computer
Install Software Updates with AutoInstall
Important: The Thor VM3A must have power for the entire length of the upgrade process or it
could become unstable.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps.
2. Tap Settings > Honeywell Settings > Provisioning mode.
3. Tap the toggle button to turn Provisioning mode On.
4. Save the upgrade file (*.zip or *.apk) in one of the following folders on the VM3A
computer:
• Internal shared storage\honeywell\autoinstall
Software upgrades saved to this folder for installation, do not persist when a
Full factory reset or Enterprise data reset is performed.
• IPSM card\honeywell\autoinstall
Software upgrades saved to this folder, do not persist when a Full factory
reset is performed. However, the upgrade does persist if an Enterprise data
reset is performed.
5. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps.
6. Tap AutoInstall Settings and verify Autoinstall is enabled .
7. Tap Packages Update from the AutoInstall Settings screen.
The computer automatically initiates a reboot and installs the
software upgrade. The system update screen appears during the upgrade pro-
cess. When the update is finished, the lock screen appears.
8. Once installation is complete, turn Provisioning mode Off.
Note: Some updates do not require the computer to reboot before installation.
Optional SD Card Method
The VM3A comes equipped with a SD card socket. You can install an upgrade from
an SD card you insert in the computer.
Important: The Thor VM3A must have power for the entire length of the upgrade process or it
could become unstable.
1. On the computer, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all
apps.
2. Tap Settings > Provisioning mode under Honeywell Settings.
3. Tap the toggle button to turn Provisioning mode On.
4. Tap AutoInstall Settings . Verify AutoInstall is enabled .