# Update Zebra with Zebra OEMConfig

> Update Zebra Devices remotely using Zebra OEMConfig through Applivery MDM — secure, automated firmware updates for your entire fleet.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/device-management/android/oem-configs/update-zebra-oemconfig/  •  Last updated: 2026-03-24

**Key topics:** Zebra OEMConfig setup, Files Config configuration, FOTA Config configuration, Remote device updates, Applivery MDM, Zebra, Zebra OEMConfig, Applivery, Android, Managed Google Play iFrame, Amazon S3

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**TL;DR:** Update Zebra devices remotely and efficiently using Zebra OEMConfig and Applivery MDM for secure and automated firmware deployments.

With this integration, administrators can remotely deploy and manage system and firmware updates in a **secure**, **automated**, and **controlled** way—minimizing downtime and ensuring device consistency across the fleet.

:::warning
Note that this version of the Zebra OEMConfig app requires **Android 11 or higher**. If your Devices run an older Android version, use the [**Legacy Zebra OEMConfig**](https://docs.applivery.com/en/device-management/android/oem-configs/update-zebra-legacy-oemconfig/) app instead.
:::

## Getting started

Once in the [**Applivery Dashboard**](https://dashboard.applivery.io/), go to any of your **Policies** 1. From the left side menu, go to **Apps** 2 and click the **\+ Add App** button 3.

![add app](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/7d1537d3-432f-410b-8331-dc7a98f18f2b.png)

Add the App **Zebra OEMConfig Powered by MX** (`com.zebra.oemconfig.release`) to your Policy through the **Managed Google Play iFrame**. Once the App has been added, open its managed properties and click **\+ Add element** under the **Files Config** section.

**Files Config**

Configure the fields as follows:

-   **Device Path and Name**: Specify the path and name of the update file (e.g., `/data/tmp/public/Android14AT_FULL_UPDATE_14-28-03.00-UG-U133-STD-ATH-04.zip`).
    
-   **Files Config Download Options**:
    
    -   **Download Option Type**: On Server.
        
-   **Download Server URI**: Enter the URL of the hosted update file.
    
    Ensure it’s a private hosting service that supports **direct downloads** (e.g., for Amazon S3: `https://your-bucket-name.s3.amazonaws.com/Android14AT_FULL_UPDATE_14-28-03.00-UG-U133-STD-ATH-04.zip`).
    

![files config](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/7ef17b6f-3892-44d1-9d73-d3ff66981414.png)

Once configured, the Zebra OEMConfig app will automatically download the update ZIP package to the specified path.

**FOTA Config**

Next, locate the **FOTA Config** section and configure the fields as follows:

-   **Update Mode**: File-Based Updates.
    
-   **File-Based Update Source**: Local Update File.
    
-   **FOTA Update Options**:
    
    -   **File-Based Update Option Type**: Version Mismatch.
        
    -   **Mismatch Version**: Enter the system version the Device will report after the update.
        
-   **File-Based Update Local Path and Name**: Specify the same path and file name as above.
    
-   **Update Over Cellular:** Choose whether updates are allowed over mobile data.
    
-   **Suppress Reboot**: Decide whether to prevent automatic reboot after the update.
    

![fota config](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/74a48198-e6d9-4f5b-9115-ab77f5a88a7a.png)

Once these parameters are configured and the ZIP package is fully downloaded to the path specified in the **Files Config** section, the Zebra device will automatically begin the update process **silently**.

You can verify this through a **silent notification** that appears in the Device’s notification panel.

When the update completes, if **Suppress Reboot** is set to **True**, the user must **manually restart** the Device to finalize the installation.

By following the outlined steps—from configuring managed properties to defining update parameters and reboot options—you ensure a **smooth**, **reliable**, and **error-free** update process.