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June 2022, v1

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  • Page 1 Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Smartphone Release Notes Spectralink Versity Software Release 2.5.1.1651 Spectralink Versity Software R 2.5.1.1651 June 2022, v1...
  • Page 2 The drawings and specifications contained herein are the property of Spectralink and shall be neither reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of Spectralink, nor be implied to grant any license to make, use, or sell equipment manufactured in accordance herewith.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to Versity by Spectralink ........9 Smartphone Features ....................... 9 Spectralink Apps Summary ....................10 Finding the Current Spectralink Software Release Version .........11 Platform version ......................11 App version ........................13 Chapter 1: Versity Software R2.5.1.1651 ......... 14 Security Patch ........................14 Chapter 2: Versity Software R2.5.0.1534 .........
  • Page 4 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software VQO ..........................27 Fixed Issues ........................27 Known Issues ........................29 Chapter 7: Versity Software R2.2.2.1144 ......... 30 Security Patch ........................30 Chapter 8: Versity Software R2.2.1.1114 ......... 31 Fixed Issues ........................31 Chapter 9: Versity Software R2.2.0.1077 ......... 33 New Features ........................33...
  • Page 5 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Revert to 1.8 ........................46 Fixed Issues ........................46 Known Issues ........................46 Toggles issue .........................46 Wi-Fi issue ........................47 Sound Stage app issues ....................47 Diagnostics app issues ....................47 Chapter 12: Versity Software R1.8.0.1255 ........ 48 New Features ........................49 Barcode Service ......................49...
  • Page 6 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Widget box resized ........................64 Event notification options streamlined ..................65 Fixed Issues ........................66 Known Issues ........................67 Chapter 14: Versity Software R1.6.0.1212 ........ 68 New Apps .........................68 SSO Status (Beta version) .....................68 AMIE Agent (Beta version) .....................69 New Features ........................69...
  • Page 7 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Buttons app—options added ..................87 VQO app---RSSI threshold default value ................88 Platform—Host name now published ................88 Fixed Issues ........................88 App Versions ........................90 Chapter 16: Versity Software R1.4.0.1124 ........ 91 New Features ........................91 Device app—Add Owner info fields ................91 SAM and notification improvements....................
  • Page 8 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software White Papers ........................ 110 Appendix B: Products Mentioned in this Document ....111 RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx June 2022, v1...

  • Page 9: Introduction To Versity By Spectralink

    Supporting documents cover the finer points of installation and application. Versity documents are listed in the Appendix. Instructions for using standard Android features are readily available online. Specialized Spectralink applications follow Android usage guidelines. A list of references is provided at the end of this document. Smartphone Features...

  • Page 10: Spectralink Apps Summary

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Spectralink Apps Summary Spectralink apps are the “brains” of Versity. The apps developed by Spectralink offer features utilized in many workplaces. Listed below are the apps provided with Versity as it is shipped from the manufacturer.

  • Page 11: Finding The Current Spectralink Software Release Version

    Finding the Current Spectralink Software Release Version Platform version Versity offers several ways to determine what Spectralink software release is being used by the platform. Open the Sys Updater app. The Current version and the Available version are displayed. The Current version is what the phone is running. The Available version is the version that is available from the HTTP server that is hosting the platform software.
  • Page 12 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Sys Updater Version screen Sys Updater settings Code can also be displayed in the Android Settings app. Navigate to Settings> System> About phone> Build number. The software revision number is at the end of the string as shown in the example below.

  • Page 13: App Version

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software App version Note that the current version of the app is shown in the About screen as shown below accessed through the app menu. Each app has an About screen like the one below.

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Versity Software R2.5.1.1651

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.1077 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Versity Software R2.5.0.1534

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.1077 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 16: Enhancements

    AMIE release. The next AMIE gateway release will be available approximately 4 weeks after this Versity software release has been made GA. Any customers using Application Management on the AMIE gateway are recommended to contact Spectralink Support to coordinate the upgrade of the devices with the AMIE gateway. Barcode Keyboard injection A new Data Manipulation setting for general and ScanFlex configuration.

  • Page 17: Known Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Summary Barcode Corrected a bug where barcode default settings do not work when a blank AP-8273 Scanflex profile is made Biz Phone Fixed a bug that caused conference call mode to put initial caller on hold instead...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Versity Software R2.3.3.1418

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.1077 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Versity Software R2.3.2.1365

    Chapter 4: Versity Software R2.3.2.1365 [undistributed internal release] RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx June 2022, v1...

  • Page 20: Chapter 5: Versity Software R2.3.1.1342

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.1077 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 21: Chapter 6: Versity Software R2.3.0.1266

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.1077 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 22: Volte/Vowifi

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software VoLTE/VoWiFi Versity LTE (models 9640/9653 only) now provide additional support for LTE as requested by Sunrise (Switzerland). ESC-1573 AMIE Agent AMIE Agent now provides an option to allow metered networks with adjustable metered Wi-Fi settings to permit connection over VPN networks.

  • Page 23: Biz Phone

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Scan button After scan Biz Phone Imprivata Biz Phone now has interoperability with the IMDA app to display incoming call notifications on the Imprivata IMDA lock screen. ESC-1545 Buttons Run application A programmable button can be configured to open any app or specified screen (activity) in any app that is installed on the phone.
  • Page 24 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Percent off Percent on Auto-rotate screen Now the user or admin can control if the screen auto-rotates from portrait to landscape in response to the screen being rotated. If Auto-rotate screen setting is set to User controlled, the Android settings will be available to the user to change the setting.

  • Page 25: Logging

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Logging Advanced logging Network configuration options for metered networks have been added. The default settings are the settings used in prior releases. The new settings are the added options as noted below. ESC-1569 •...
  • Page 26 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Delayed update A new feature for situations where an update should be downloaded but not applied until a later time. Also called “silent download”. When activated the update is downloaded onto the phone but is not applied.

  • Page 27: Vqo

    The Release Notes for R2.3.0.1266 have been revised to v2 to accommodate a Google Play Store issue. Spectralink found it necessary to generate a revision of the Sys Updater application in order to upload the app to the Play Store. There are no other changes present in this APK update beyond the revision number to allow for it to be uploaded to the Play Store.
  • Page 28 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Summary Improved how notifications display in Imprivata’s lock screen Biz Phone ESCWIRE 1574 Biz Phone Fixed a bug that caused Biz Phone to crash when performing an LDAP query ESCWIRE 1633 Buttons Added support for button press to launch the Cerner app to initiate an action...

  • Page 29: Known Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Known Issues Summary SAFE App dialing works only when Biz Phone is registered, either on Wi-Fi, on LTE APPS 1158 over VPN, or on LTE when the PBX is reachable without VPN. SAFE will not function over LTE otherwise.

  • Page 30: Chapter 7: Versity Software R2.2.2.1144

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.1077 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 31: Chapter 8: Versity Software R2.2.1.1114

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.1077 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.
  • Page 32 Will connect using security adaptive options (other than FT) as Versity 92** configured in the controller (any release) enabled * adaptive mode not supported by Spectralink devices prior to 2.2.1 ** FT not supported RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx June 2022, v1...

  • Page 33: Chapter 9: Versity Software R2.2.0.1077

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R2.1.1.934 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 34: Wep Security Method

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software WEP security method WEP security method is deprecated for all Versity products. Batt Life Add degrees °F temperature display. APPS-3433 Use guidelines These are battery temperature guidelines excerpted from the Versity User Guide.

  • Page 35: Device

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Settings and the resulting preference will be maintained through upgrades. See Versity Application Administration Guide for complete information. Device Quick settings tiles Added two options to Quick settings tiles. Dark Theme Dark Theme reverses light/dark--light text on dark background instead of dark text on white background.
  • Page 36 No longer “white” list. Display Display and font size options under new Display section. ESC-1536 Spectralink 92xx models do not offer Display size larger than the Default option. If Large is selected it will map it to the Default size. New navigation options/explanation: RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx...

  • Page 37: Ptt

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Spectralink 92xx models have two navigation options: Gesture Navigation and 2-button navigation. If 3-button is selected in SAM/EMM, these models will use 2-button. Add option: Allow PTT transmission when phone is locked PTT Admin settings in R2.1 PTT Admin settings in R2.2...

  • Page 38: Known Issues

    Too much sudden demand may result in failure. Therefore, Spectralink recommends these best practices for using Hot swap: If device is asleep: Wake the device from sleep if it was sitting with the screen off, wait 30...
  • Page 39 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Description If the device is off: wait 3-5 minutes after booting, then turn the screen off, wait 3-5 seconds, then perform hotswap with the screen off. Platform Audio no longer distorted during gameplay.

  • Page 40: Chapter 10: Versity Software R2.1.1.934

    SAM R1.4.1 which includes SAM version: Spectralink support for the new features and applications in Android 10. Your Spectralink support representative will guide you through software release installations as needed. Settings: Updating Versity to the current release This release is a full upgrade to a new version of Android. Use a full OTA image.

  • Page 41: Chapter 11: Versity Software R2.1.0.894

    Android 10 smartphones can produce QR codes that provide network access to other smartphones. Clearly this could be an unwanted feature in an enterprise environment. Therefore, Spectralink removed ability to produce such a QR code while retaining the ability to join a network from code provided by the administrator.

  • Page 42: New Android 10 Ui Features

    Wi-Fi discovery and connection. In the Enterprise world, many systems rely on having a unique MAC address per device, and MAC Randomization is not desirable. Therefore, Spectralink has disabled MAC Randomization in its Android 10 products and the phone menu to enable it. With MAC Randomization disabled, systems can rely on seeing the "real HW MAC address"...

  • Page 43: Biz Phone

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software To maintain consistency between apps, the “Dashboard” in Batt Life now uses the Batt Life name. Batt Life banner in 1.8 Batt Life banner in 2.1 Biz Phone Set dial pad as the default screen.

  • Page 44: Buttons

    Device Settings arbitration between SAM and an EMM EMM settings will override SAM settings in the event that items are configured from both an EMM and SAM or the Spectralink phone UI. AP-4624 Remote reboot option When an administrator wants a remote phone to be rebooted by the user, the Admin reboot command can be used from SAM or an EMM.

  • Page 45: Diagnostics

    Under the direction of Spectralink Support personnel, the Diagnostics app allows an administrator to quickly and efficiently perform diagnostic tests prior to considering RMA. This app is designed for use in coordination with Spectralink support personnel. Please contact your support representative for assistance.

  • Page 46: Revert To 1.8

    Known Issues Caution: Wi-Fi issues With all due caution Spectralink wishes to alert you to two known issues that can affect Wi-Fi connectivity. These issues were observed only rarely and only in automated test conditions and should not be seen in a controlled environment.

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi Issue

    Although the Wi-Fi issue was observed rarely and only in test (not actual use) situations, Spectralink feels due warning is needed. Should an unrecoverable Wi-Fi issue occur, the phone must be rebooted. Simply reboot the phone to recover Wi-Fi connection. This notification will be...

  • Page 48: Chapter 12: Versity Software R1.8.0.1255

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R1.0.0.784 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 49: New Features

    Enable or Disable Zebra Emulation mode * Available in the next release of SAM ScanFlex The Spectralink Barcode service has been significantly expanded with ScanFlex, a new feature that allows the Spectralink Barcode service to support custom data manipulation for individual applications.

  • Page 50: Volte/Vowifi

    Versity LTE (models 9640/9653 only) now support Telia, Telenor, and TDC. Telia/Telenor See Spectralink Versity Smartphone LTE Carrier Interoperability Guide. When using TDC national carrier, update the TDC modem file setting to a DNS name instead of IP address. ATM-971...

  • Page 51: Known Issues

    AMiE For more data but only when needed, wake lock must be explicitly enabled ATLS-224 and should only be used for troubleshooting at the request of Spectralink service personnel. The wake lock setting is available through SAM or an EMM.

  • Page 52: Chapter 13: Versity Software R1.7.0.1232

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R1.0.0.784 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 53: General Enhancements

    General Enhancements EMM interface The Google-recommended OEMConfig Enhanced Schema is implemented on five Spectralink apps: Barcode, Buttons, Device Settings, Logging, and VQO. The Enhanced Schema allows for better organization of app config items through a hierarchical structure instead of a single list.

  • Page 54: Quick Tiles Are Configurable

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Quick tiles are configurable The user/administrator now has the option to select which quick tiles are available. These are set in the Device Settings app menu and may be controlled by SAM or an EMM. The quick tiles display only includes the allowed tiles.

  • Page 55: Disable Emergency Dial From The Lock Screen

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Quick settings tiles menu—R1.6 R1.7 User controlled R1.7 SAM/EMM controlled Quick settings options Quick settings options, screen 2 Disable emergency dial from the lock screen Not all facilities wish to implement Emergency dial from the lock screen. To accommodate this...
  • Page 56 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software R1.6 Device settings with no option for emergency call. Emergency always appears on the lock screen R1.7 option on (Wi-Fi only) Lock screen with Emergency RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx June 2022, v1...

  • Page 57: Home/Lock Screen Wallpaper

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software R1.7 option off (Wi-Fi only) Lock screen without Emergency Home/Lock screen wallpaper Wallpaper is now selectable for the home and lock screen in the Device settings app. Enter the path to the file in the provided field as shown below.

  • Page 58: New Apps

    AMiE stands for Advanced Mobile Intelligence for Enterprise, an analytics tool developed by Spectralink to support Spectralink smartphones. The AMiE Agent application is the first part of the AMiE release package. It resides on the smartphone and collects key metrics for proactive monitoring and alerting.

  • Page 59: New Features

    With this release, Spectralink provides three different parameters for barcode identification. Contact Spectralink support for more information and access to the SDK for developers.

  • Page 60: Biz Phone (W/Cisco Spp)

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Biz Phone (w/Cisco SPP) Settings apply to Versity models 9540 and 9553 purchased through the Cisco channel and support the Cisco COP file integration. Call park status The user can select Call Park from the dropdown during an incoming call, a popup will confirm the call is parked and include the call extension and Call Park number.

  • Page 61: Forced Authentication Code E-1272

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Forced authentication code E-1272 The customer is prompted with a tone to enter a pass code after dialing a long-distance number. After the code is entered, the call will be placed. LD call dialed...

  • Page 62: Ptt Deprecations

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software R1.6 no user settings R1.7 PTT user settings at the top of the PTT settings menu. PTT deprecations In response to customer requirements, precedence-based channel functions for channels 24 and 25 are no longer labeled and enabled by default with Priority and Emergency labels. All channels now function the same.

  • Page 63: Default Codec Change

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software R1.6 Channel setup R1.7 Channel setup Default codec change Versity smartphones perform better using codec G.726 for PTT so the default has been changed from G.711 Mu to G.726. However, when setting the codec for an environment where both Versity and 84-Series phones are sharing PTT transmissions, use G.711 Mu.

  • Page 64: Sys Updater Enhancements

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Sys Updater enhancements Versity can now be permitted on metered networks by enabling the Allow on metered networks option. AP-4048 R1.6 R1.7 Metered network added Web API Widget box resized The widget box that displays shortcuts to enabled links may be dynamically sized. E-1354 RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx...

  • Page 65: Event Notification Options Streamlined

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software R1.7 Web API widget box with handles Event notification options streamlined Event notification options are nested. A-2190 R1.6 R1.7 Grouped settings R1.7 Biz Phone group expanded RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx June 2022, v1...

  • Page 66: Fixed Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Fixed Issues Summary All apps Shading now finished for all unavailable options AP-3957 Barcode The MSI Plessey code is now read correctly AP-3944 Biz Phone BizPhone ringtone settings now supersede the Android Settings> Sound...

  • Page 67: Known Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Known Issues Summary Buttons Assigning a button press to open an app activity: E-1374 If you specify an app package name and the app is not installed when the configuration is pushed, the Buttons app does not apply that setting properly and will not launch the app on button press when the app is installed later.

  • Page 68: Chapter 14: Versity Software R1.6.0.1212

    This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R1.0.0.784 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file. An incremental release is a much smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for more efficient updates.

  • Page 69: Amie Agent (Beta Version)

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software AMIE Agent (Beta version) Spectralink is constantly developing new applications in response to emerging workplace requirements. Stay tuned for more information. New Features Biz Phone Remove offensive ring tones Certain ringtones deemed inappropriate for the business environment were removed from the stock Android ringtone list.

  • Page 70: Biz Phone (W/Cisco Spp)

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software 1.5 No autodial 1.6 Autodial is disabled by default Biz Phone (w/Cisco SPP) Settings apply to Versity models 9540 and 9553 purchased through the Cisco channel and support the Cisco COP file integration.

  • Page 71: Certificate Validation

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Certificate validation Instead of blindly accepting a certificate, a popup provides a warning as well as information about the certificate. Group subscription and speed dial settings Instead of having to search through the entire contacts list to find the desired CUCM contact, a CUCM Directory option is added to the apps menu which provides a way to categorize contacts.

  • Page 72: Voicemail Download Failed

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Department categorization is used as a filter to display only those contacts in the selected category. The filtered contacts list may then be used for speed dial activation. Voicemail download failed A new string “Voicemail download failed” has been added for a popup message if voicemail download has failed.
  • Page 73 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Versity 1.5 Versity 1.6 • Allow all Quick setting tiles [AP-3797, E-1198]— Permits the administrator to hide all quick settings icons. If quick settings tiles are disabled, the DND option is also not available.

  • Page 74: Edit Device Name

    Battery saver mode can have a significant impact on what apps are available or functioning. Keyboard A new Category that introduces the Spectralink secure keyboard, SKeyboard which does not interface with the internet--- it doesn't send text to internet and doesn't require an internet RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx...

  • Page 75: Sleep

    (Settings> System> Languages & input> Virtual keyboard> Manage keyboards). Deploy a secure launcher to disallow non-secure keyboards. • Google voice typing can be separately enabled from the Spectralink Device app as an input method. Voice typing can be turned off but other apps may still use their own voice input.
  • Page 76 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Admin Tip: What is “User controlled”? Several new settings introduce a new value---“User controlled” in addition to Enable and Disable or a list of choices. The “user controlled” option allows an administrator to permit a user to set and change a parameter in the Android menus instead of merely enabling, disabling or setting a specific value at the SAM or EMM level.

  • Page 77: Touch

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Device settings Popup with User controlled option Android menu option Sleep popup Touch • Dialpad tones—tones available on Versity or custom tones programmed in an EMM • Touch sounds—percussive sounds available on Versity or in an EMM •...

  • Page 78: Emergency Alerts

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Emergency alerts A new category that permits the user to set options for AMBER, Extreme and Severe threats. Extreme and Severe are usually weather alerts. The User controlled, Enable, Disable settings are the same as for Touch options.

  • Page 79: Web Api

    In order to deploy Versity (models 9640/9653 only) using Telia: Insert a Telia SIM card (see instructions in the Versity Deployment Guide). Navigate to the Spectralink Device app> Device settings. Scroll down to Network and Enable Wi-Fi calling/VoLTE. Navigate to Android Settings and search on “Wi-Fi calling”...

  • Page 80: Fixed Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Fixed Issues Area/App Description Reference Biz Phone Blind transfer to an external call now works correctly E-1274 Biz Phone Bogus crash message appeared in Biz Status—fixed. E-1271 Biz Phone Cisco SPP. Two phones cannot register to the same extension at the same A-1881 time.

  • Page 81: Known Issues

    You may continue to enable FT-PSK (for PSK2) or FT (for 802.1x) on the wireless network but ensure one of these other methods is enabled (as recommended in the Spectralink VIEW guide for your APs). For WPA-PSK2, it is PSK. For 802.1x it is CCKM and OKC. When the problem is corrected, the prioritization workaround will be replaced allowing the FT method will be available and functioning.

  • Page 82: App Versions

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software App Versions Spectralink releases include updated versions of Spectralink apps. The list below lists all the Spectralink apps shipped with the current release and their versions. Version AMIE Agent 7.3.14257 Barcode 7.3.14256 Batt Life 7.3.14250...

  • Page 83: Chapter 15: Versity Software R1.5.0.1189

    Settings: Updating Versity to the current release This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R 1.0.0.784 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file.

  • Page 84: Biz Phone App

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software the covers and are vital to the functionality of Versity. They are: SAM Client, Sys Updater, and Web API. The Versity User Guide warns Versity users not to use battery saver mode but administrators should be aware that the option to do so cannot be disabled.
  • Page 85 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software 1.5 Floating dialer button 1.4 Add Contact button • Improvements to the way a PBX-provided first name populates the Contacts app Long press to add a recent call to Contacts—populates first name as shown •...
  • Page 86 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Alphabetized scroll bar is on the right side of the screen. The letter C identifies the scroll position. SIP registration message no longer displayed on the lock screen with PIN/patter/password. Screenshots show UI difference between 1.5 and 1.4 software 1.5 lock screen is blank...

  • Page 87: Change To Contacts/Ldap Search Ui

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software • Administrator can now disable call waiting so that a second incoming call to Registration 1 will get a busy tone and a missed call indicator will display. • The contacts app uses a white star to designate a Favorite, not a red star.

  • Page 88: Vqo App

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Buttons settings Top button selected VQO app---RSSI threshold default value Default background roaming value (RSSI threshold) is increased to -67 to improve roaming performance without impacting battery life. Platform—Host name now published Versity hostname is published as android_<mac>. E.g. “android_00907aa7dd50”...
  • Page 89 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Area/App Description Reference the READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission is granted first. Google is aware of this issue, defines it as a known limitation of the current permission model in Android, and is not specific to Versity. It has been fixed in Android Q, but since it does not pose a security issue, there won't be a backport to older OS versions.

  • Page 90: App Versions

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software App Versions Spectralink releases include updated versions of Spectralink apps. The list below lists all the Spectralink apps shipped with the current release and their versions. Version Batt Life 6.3.11964 Biz Phone 6.4.12398 Buttons 6.3.11979...

  • Page 91: Chapter 16: Versity Software R1.4.0.1124

    Settings: Updating Versity to the current release This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R 1.0.0.784 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file.

  • Page 92: Sys Updater App-Ota Enhancements

    Now SAM offers an option to force the reboot after an OTA update. Since this is an enhancement for R1.4, it will only work for phones that have already updated to the 1.4 code. See the Spectralink Administration Management Guide for information about configuring and using this parameter in SAM.

  • Page 93: Vqo App-Rssi Threshold, Wi-Fi Band And Channel Selections

    VQO app—RSSI threshold, Wi-Fi band and channel selections Settings improvements After extensive testing in Spectralink labs and in the field, the RSSI threshold for standby has been lowered from 75dbm to 67dbm as the default value. This value will be automatically applied when the phone is rebooted after the software update is downloaded.

  • Page 94: Known Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Area/App Description Reference Logging Improvements on device logging capabilities for better serviceability/ and E-1138 resolve issues Platform Change roaming sensitivity improve the phone's roaming and call E-1133 performance Platform Add quiet mode option to startup sequence...

  • Page 95: App Versions

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software App Versions Spectralink releases include updated versions of Spectralink apps. The list below lists all the Spectralink apps shipped with the current release and their versions. Version Batt Life 5.3.9784 Biz Phone 5.4.10239 Buttons 6.0.10440...

  • Page 96: Chapter 17: Versity Software R1.3.0.1013

    Settings: Updating Versity to the current release This release can be used to update any Versity currently running R 1.0.0.784 or later. It is posted on the Spectralink Support website in two different file types— incremental files and a full file.

  • Page 97: Biz Phone-Revised Ui

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software -> Biz Phone—Revised UI For ease of user acceptance, the Biz Phone application has been revised to align with the current Google phone app. The Biz Phone app now opens to the list of contacts with a floating dialer button on the lower right.
  • Page 98 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Biz Phone opens to Favorites App menu Dialer Functionality is very similar to earlier versions but the Contact and Dialer Search functions are easier and quicker. Dialer search on “3” Contacts search on “56”...

  • Page 99: Device App-New Time Settings

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Contacts are easily edited. Long press the Contact to open it. Tap the star to turn it red. Red starred Contacts are listed on the Favorites tab. Tap the Note icon to edit the contact’s information.

  • Page 100: Barcode App-New Symbologies And Features

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Barcode app—New symbologies and features A new feature allows the use of the Enter key to move to the next field to be populated by scanning. Implementation depends on the app being used. See the Applications Administration Guide for details.

  • Page 101: Sys Updater App-New Features To Help Ensure Updates Are Installed

    Spectralink Application Management Guide for details. Platform—Boot sound has been removed Spectralink customized Versity for enterprise environments by silencing bootup. The boot tune was removed to accommodate environments where booting the phone could be disruptive (e.g. patients sleeping, meetings in progress, etc.).

  • Page 102: Vqo App-New Band And Channel Selections

    Band selections and channel selections have been added to the VQO app. Setting band and channels can make scanning more efficient by eliminating the unavailable band and/or channels. See Spectralink Applications Administration Guide for details. Note that the phone will always enforce regulatory restrictions and override any settings that would not be proper for the current regulatory region.

  • Page 103: Fixed Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Fixed Issues Area/App Description Reference Barcode Add EAN-8 barcode check digit option to SAM and Service AP-1665 Barcode Add backward compatibility and basic functionality AP-1507 Barcode Barcode current does not drop back down to Suspend levels after enabling...

  • Page 104: Known Issues

    Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software Area/App Description Reference Platform Cisco WebEx Teams (formerly Spark) - audio was not flowing sometimes AP-1012 Platform Handoff messages report channels incorrectly sometimes AP-986 Platform Implement detection for PTT in the VQO app...

  • Page 105: App Versions

    (AA-1608) Update to new version when available. App Versions Spectralink releases include updated versions of Spectralink apps. The list below lists all the Spectralink apps shipped with the current release and their versions. Version Biz Phone / Biz Status 5.1.8092...

  • Page 106: Chapter 18: Versity Software R1.0.0.784

    An incremental release is used to update code to the next released version. It is a smaller file with a faster download time and recommended for incremental updates. Full OTA download files should be used only by direction of Spectralink Support. It is provided on the support site only for support reasons.

  • Page 107: Misc

    • The VQO application crashes when the language is set to other than English, use SAM to configure it, or temporarily switch to English. • The battery usage percentage reported in the battery settings for Spectralink applications is incorrect. The same percentage is shown for most applications, even if they are not used.
  • Page 108 Release Notes Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Software If Aironet IE is disabled, Versity may experience longer than normal handoffs for channels (100 to 144). Long handoffs would result in audio drop outs. Ref: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-8/config- guide/b_cg88/per_wlan_wireless_settings.html • Voice traffic may not always be prioritized properly when WMM-AC is enforced for voice, which may result in slightly degraded voice quality in high Wi-Fi traffic conditions.

  • Page 109: Appendix A: Spectralink References

    Spectralink Versity software and support documents are available on the Spectralink support site at http://support.spectralink.com/versity. Not available for BETA. Spectralink SAM software and support documents are available on the Spectralink support site at http://support.spectralink.com/sam. Not available for BETA. RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx...
  • Page 110 Spectralink Versity Deployment Guide provides a high-level overview of the deployment process for Spectralink Versity smartphones. This includes the interface with an EMM, the method for getting Versity connected to the wireless LAN, and the interface with the Spectralink Application Management (SAM) server.
  • Page 111 Appendix B: Products Mentioned in this Document Android, Google, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC *****END OF DOCUMENT***** RN-v1 R 2_5_1.docx June 2022, v1...

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