Maintenance and service
6.2 App update and installations
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF660M
60 Operating Instructions, 02/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-01
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).
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.
5. Click on the *.apk file and then the "Install" button.
Note: Depending on the defined security settings of the reader, the "Installation disabled"
dialog window can appear.
– In this case, click the "Settings" button and enable the "Unknown origin" setting.
– Confirm the change by clicking "OK".
– On the bottom left, click the "Back" button to return to the installation process in the
Total Commander.
– Click on the *.apk file again and then the "Install" button.
6. Confirm the installation process by clicking the "Install" button again.
Result: The installation is carried out. As soon as it has been completed successfully, a
confirmation appears in the dialog window ("App has been installed."). Finally, click the
"Finished" button and close the Total Commander.
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