The device I use is a TC55BH-JC11ES, which is Jellybean. However, there is no bluetooth pairing utility installed on it. I paired it without the utility, which is probably not sufficient. Is there a way I can install the pairing utility on the device?
Hello Anton, By "more native" what do you mean. Support for the RS507 has been in the EMDK for many versions. The <a href="http://techdocs.zebra.com/emdk-for-android/4-2/samples/barcode/">Barcode Sample app</a> shows how to use a bluetooth scanner such as the RS507. What issues are you having with the scanner?
The approach in the sample app, using the API, is the one that I prefer. I have a RS507 configured in SSI, paired with a TC55. How do I make it show up in barcodemanager.getSupportedDevicesInfo()? Only the internal scanners appear in the list. That is the issue I have.
Anton, which Zebra device and OS are you developing for. For Jellybean you would first pair the device via the bluetooth pairing utility installed on the device. Then it will show up in getSupportedDevicesInfo(). For KitKat, the barcode API's will display the pairing dialog for you when you request a scanner object of type BLUETOOTH_IMAGER1, then call enable() on the scanner. once paired on KitKit it will show up in getSupportedDevicesInfo().
Hey Anton, to my knowledge, the pairing utility is not available separate to the OS Image, and the RS507 is not officially supported for JB on the TC55. I would suggest upgrading to a newer OS image for that device.
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The device I use is a TC55BH-JC11ES, which is Jellybean. However, there is no bluetooth pairing utility installed on it. I paired it without the utility, which is probably not sufficient. Is there a way I can install the pairing utility on the device?
As I understand it this update provides a more native way to use the RS507 scanner (Bluetooth Imager 1). How does it work? I could not find docs yet.
Hello Anton, By "more native" what do you mean. Support for the RS507 has been in the EMDK for many versions. The <a href="http://techdocs.zebra.com/emdk-for-android/4-2/samples/barcode/">Barcode Sample app</a> shows how to use a bluetooth scanner such as the RS507. What issues are you having with the scanner?
Hello Bill, thanks you for your answer.
The approach in the sample app, using the API, is the one that I prefer. I have a RS507 configured in SSI, paired with a TC55. How do I make it show up in barcodemanager.getSupportedDevicesInfo()? Only the internal scanners appear in the list. That is the issue I have.
Anton, which Zebra device and OS are you developing for. For Jellybean you would first pair the device via the bluetooth pairing utility installed on the device. Then it will show up in getSupportedDevicesInfo(). For KitKat, the barcode API's will display the pairing dialog for you when you request a scanner object of type BLUETOOTH_IMAGER1, then call enable() on the scanner. once paired on KitKit it will show up in getSupportedDevicesInfo().
<a href="http://techdocs.zebra.com/emdk-for-android/4-2/api/barcode/Scanner/">Sc… - Zebra Technologies Techdocs</a>
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Unfortunately not. I still would appreciate a solution. It looks like there is missing a piece of information.
Best regards,
Anton
Hi Bill, the device was updated to Kitkat, and now it works great.
Thanks for your help.
Hey Anton, to my knowledge, the pairing utility is not available separate to the OS Image, and the RS507 is not officially supported for JB on the TC55. I would suggest upgrading to a newer OS image for that device.
Hi Anton,
Did you manage to get it working? I'm trying to do the same but with no luck so far.
BR,
Sergey.