Maintenance and service
6.2 Software updates/installations
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF360M/RF660M
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Operating Instructions, 08/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-02
6.2
Software updates/installations
6.2.1
App update and installations
You can update the "SIMATIC Mobile Reader" app of the mobile reader using an update file
and a USB stick. You can find a current version of the update file on the Siemens Industry
Online Support pages (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14971/dl
Using *.apk files, you can also install additional apps on the mobile reader, as long as they
support the target platform of the reader (ARM).
NOTICE
Apps from trusted sources
Make sure that the apps installed and operated on the device are from trusted sources.
Requirements
•
The update file (*.apk) has been downloaded and transferred to a USB stick.
•
The charging/docking station is connected to the power supply.
•
The mobile reader is in the charging/docking station.
Procedure
Follow these steps to perform an app update:
1.
Plug the USB with the update file into the USB port of the charging/docking station.
As soon as the USB stick has been detected by the reader, a USB symbol is displayed in the
navigation bar in the top left of the reader display. If the symbol is not displayed, restart
the reader.
2.
Open the "Total Commander" app.
3.
If necessary, click the "Home" button of the Total Commander
to return to the main page
of the program.
4.
Select the USB stick.
Reaction: The folders and files of the USB stick are displayed.