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Spectralink Versity 95/96 Series Smartphone
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Spectralink Versity Software
Release 2.5.1.1651

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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 ................................. 15
Security Patch..................................................................................................................15
Enhancements.................................................................................................................16
Barcode..........................................................................................................................16
Keyboard injection.......................................................................................................................16
VoLTE/VoWiFi.............................................................................................................................16
Fixed Issues.....................................................................................................................16
Known Issues...................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3: Versity Software R2.3.3.1418 ................................. 18
Security Patch..................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4: Versity Software R2.3.2.1365 ................................. 19
Chapter 5: Versity Software R2.3.1.1342 ................................. 20
Security Patch..................................................................................................................20
Chapter 6: Versity Software R2.3.0.1266 ................................. 21
New Features ...................................................................................................................21
Versity 95/96 Series and Android 10 ..............................................................................21
VoLTE/VoWiFi.............................................................................................................................22
AMIE Agent....................................................................................................................22
Barcode Lab...................................................................................................................22
Biz Phone.......................................................................................................................23
Buttons...........................................................................................................................23
Device............................................................................................................................23
Logging ..........................................................................................................................25
Sys Updater ...................................................................................................................25

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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
Versity 95/96 Series and Android 10 ..............................................................................33
VoLTE/VoWiFi.............................................................................................................................33
WEP security method..................................................................................................................34
Batt Life..........................................................................................................................34
Use guidelines.............................................................................................................................34
Biz Phone.......................................................................................................................34
Device............................................................................................................................35
PTT................................................................................................................................37
Known Issues...................................................................................................................38
Fixed Issues.....................................................................................................................38
Chapter 10: Versity Software R2.1.1.934 ................................. 40
Fixed Issues.....................................................................................................................40
Chapter 11: Versity Software R2.1.0.894 ................................. 41
New Features ...................................................................................................................41
Versity 95/96 Series and Android 10 ..............................................................................41
Network sharing via QR code .....................................................................................................41
MAC Randomization ...................................................................................................................41
New Android 10 UI features........................................................................................................42
Barcode..........................................................................................................................42
Batt Life..........................................................................................................................42
Biz Phone.......................................................................................................................43
Buttons...........................................................................................................................44
Device Settings ..............................................................................................................44
Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................45
Android Nearby Share.................................................................................................................45
Logging ..........................................................................................................................45
Sound Stage ..................................................................................................................45
VoLTE/VoWiFi................................................................................................................45

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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
Barcode options ..........................................................................................................................49
ScanFlex .....................................................................................................................................49
VoLTE/VoWiFi................................................................................................................50
Telia/Telenor ...............................................................................................................................50
TDC.............................................................................................................................................50
Fixed Issues.....................................................................................................................50
Known Issues...................................................................................................................51
Chapter 13: Versity Software R1.7.0.1232................................ 52
General Enhancements...................................................................................................53
EMM interface................................................................................................................53
Proximity sensor.............................................................................................................53
Quick tiles are configurable ............................................................................................54
Disable emergency dial from the lock screen .................................................................55
Home/Lock screen wallpaper .........................................................................................57
New Apps.........................................................................................................................58
SSO Status ....................................................................................................................58
AMiE Agent....................................................................................................................58
New Features ...................................................................................................................59
Barcode..........................................................................................................................59
Symbology identification methods, etc........................................................................................59
Biz Phone.......................................................................................................................59
Dialpad as default tab .................................................................................................................59
Biz Phone (w/Cisco SPP)...............................................................................................60
Call park status............................................................................................................................60
Forced authentication code E-1272............................................................................................61
PTT enhancements........................................................................................................61
PTT User settings........................................................................................................................61
PTT deprecations........................................................................................................................62
Default codec change .................................................................................................................63
Sys Updater enhancements ...........................................................................................64
Web API.........................................................................................................................64

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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
Biz Phone.......................................................................................................................69
Remove offensive ring tones.......................................................................................................69
New contact options....................................................................................................................69
Autodial .......................................................................................................................................69
Biz Phone (w/Cisco SPP)...............................................................................................70
Advanced contact search............................................................................................................70
Certificate validation....................................................................................................................71
Group subscription and speed dial settings................................................................................71
Voicemail download failed...........................................................................................................72
Device Settings ..............................................................................................................72
User restrictions ..........................................................................................................................72
Edit device name.........................................................................................................................74
Battery.........................................................................................................................................74
Keyboard.....................................................................................................................................74
Sleep ...........................................................................................................................................75
Touch ..........................................................................................................................................77
Emergency alerts ........................................................................................................................78
Camera........................................................................................................................................78
Network .......................................................................................................................................78
Sys Updater ...................................................................................................................78
Revert last upgrade.....................................................................................................................78
Web API.........................................................................................................................79
Wi-Fi calling (option for LTE only)...................................................................................79
Fixed Issues.....................................................................................................................80
Known Issues...................................................................................................................81
App Versions....................................................................................................................82
Chapter 15: Versity Software R1.5.0.1189................................ 83
New Features ...................................................................................................................83
Batt Life app---Battery optimization.................................................................................83
Biz Phone app................................................................................................................84
Several improvements ................................................................................................................84
Change to Contacts/LDAP search UI .........................................................................................87
DND can be disabled ..................................................................................................................87

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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............................................................................................91
Sys Updater app—OTA enhancements..........................................................................92
SAM improvements:....................................................................................................................92
UI improvements:........................................................................................................................92
VQO app—RSSI threshold, Wi-Fi band and channel selections.....................................93
Settings improvements................................................................................................................93
Fixed Issues.....................................................................................................................93
Known Issues...................................................................................................................94
App Versions....................................................................................................................95
Chapter 17: Versity Software R1.3.0.1013................................ 96
New Features ...................................................................................................................96
Batt Life—New application .............................................................................................96
Biz Phone—Revised UI..................................................................................................97
Device app—New time settings......................................................................................99
Barcode app—New symbologies and features.............................................................100
Logging app—New Advanced debugging.....................................................................100
Sys Updater app—New features to help ensure updates are installed. ........................101
Platform—Boot sound has been removed....................................................................101
Platform—Set DND using the quick access menu........................................................101
VQO app—New band and channel selections..............................................................102
Fixed Issues...................................................................................................................103
Known Issues.................................................................................................................104
App Versions..................................................................................................................105
Chapter 18: Versity Software R1.0.0.784 ............................... 106
Current release.............................................................................................................106
Misc...........................................................................................................................................107
Audio .........................................................................................................................................107
Networking ................................................................................................................................107
Appendix A: Spectralink References.................................... 109
Specific Documents......................................................................................................109

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White Papers................................................................................................................110
Appendix B: Products Mentioned in this Document................. 111

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Introduction to Versity by Spectralink
The Spectralink Versity smartphone is an entirely new product from Spectralink Corporation, the
leader in enterprise mobility solutions.
Versity software is based on the Android operating system. As an Android device, it is designed
to use the Android applications model that allows us to apply Android’s revolutionary modular
approach to solution development for workplace requirements.
Versity is designed to function in today’s interconnected workspace. It leverages the versatility
of a customer-provided EMM (Enterprise Mobile Management) system for workplace
management of Versity within the greater infrastructure.
The Spectralink Application Management (SAM) provides unparalleled precision in configuring
and managing Spectralink applications. Versity, SAM and an EMM working together provide a
complete solution for the challenges of mobile management.
Periodic software releases support Versity within this greater infrastructure. Release notes
provide a summary of the issues covered in each release. Notes for past releases are
maintained for a complete record of this advancing technology.
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
The software releases announced in this document support specialized hardware features of
the Versity smartphone including:
•802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity
•LTE and SIM card support (96xx models)
•Programmable buttons
•Removable battery
•Barcode scanner (9x53 models)
•Location awareness
•Roaming with seamless handoff
•Noise cancelling
•Security enhancements

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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.
AMIE
The AMIE Analytics system enables
administrators to keep track of real time
device metrics on a management console.
Barcode
Barcode capture is available on the 9253,
9553 and 9653 models.
Barcode Lab
The Barcode Lab app provides a quick way
to demo how the scanner captures,
decodes and searches barcode results for
9253, 9553 and 9653 models.
Battery Life (Batt Life)
Batt Life helps the user manage battery use
by allowing a specified charge level to begin
low battery alerting.
Biz Phone
The Biz Phone app is Spectralink’s SIP
telephony application for Versity devices.
Buttons
The Buttons app is Spectralink’s application
to allow users to program the buttons on
Versity devices
Device
The Device Settings app is Spectralink’s
application that provides additional controls
for the system administrator for Versity
devices.
Diagnostics
Allows an administrator to quickly and
efficiently perform diagnostic tests prior to
considering RMA.
Logging
The Logging app is Spectralink’s application
for the management of syslog information
by the system administrator for Versity
devices.
PTT
The Push-to-talk (PTT) app is Spectralink’s
radio multicast app for Versity devices.
SAFE
The SAFE app is Spectralink’s application
for emergencies. It can be deployed in lone
worker environments or where facilities
require extra security.
SAM Client
The SAM (Spectralink Application
Management) Client app is Spectralink’s
application that enables Versity devices to
connect with the Spectralink Application
Management (SAM) server for Spectralink
application configuration and other phone
management services not available through
an EMM.
Sound Stage
Sound Stage enables administrators and
users to control the various system and
application volume levels in the form of
profiles.
SSO
Single sign-on is an authentication system
that allows one Versity smartphone to be
shared by multiple users, each with their
own login.

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Sys Updater
The Sys Updater app is Spectralink’s
application to check for software updates for
Versity devices.
VQO
Voice Quality Optimization (VQO) app is
Spectralink’s application for optimizing
audio and video calls from Spectralink
dialers or other third-party dialers.
Web API
The Web API app is used by developers to
interface with external services and provide
links to frequently used websites.
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.
Tap the app menu> Settings to open the settings menu. The software is loaded in the relative
path as shown in the example screens below.

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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.
Android Settings app

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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.

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Chapter 1: Versity Software R2.5.1.1651
The R2.5.1.1651 release follows Google’s best security practices. Release 2.5.1.1651 contains
the Android applied cumulative patches to May 5, 2022.
This release is based on R2.5.0.1534.
No other bug-fixes, enhancements, or significant changes have been applied.
This release includes these software versions:
•Handset version: 2.5.1.1651
Your Spectralink support representative will guide you through software release installations as
needed.
Settings: Updating Versity to the current release
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.
Use the appropriate incremental file for your current release, for example for
updating from 2.2.1.1114 to 2.2.2.1144 use file apollo-ota_update-signed-
2.2.1.1114-to-2.2.2.1144.zip.
If your Versity smartphones are running an earlier version than R2.0, please
contact your Spectralink support representative for instructions on how to get on
the latest version.
Security Patch
For more information about this release, please refer to the Android Security Bulletins:
Apr 5th patch bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-04-01
May 5th patch bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01

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Chapter 2: Versity Software R2.5.0.1534
The R2.5.0.1534 release is based on R2.3.3.1418.
This release includes these software versions:
•Handset version: 2.5.0.1534
•SAM version: Spectralink recommends deploying SAM R1.7 which includes 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 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.
Use the appropriate incremental file for your current release, for example for
updating from 2.2.1.1114 to 2.2.2.1144 use file apollo-ota_update-signed-
2.2.1.1114-to-2.2.2.1144.zip.
If your Versity smartphones are running an earlier version than R2.0, please
contact your Spectralink support representative for instructions on how to get on
the latest version.
Security Patch
For more information about this release, please refer to the Android Security Bulletins:
Feb 5th patch bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-02-01
Mar 5th patch bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01

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Enhancements
Note: Using Application Management on AMIE Gateway instead of a SAM
Server?
If you are running a consolidated AMIE Gateway using Application Management (instead of
a standalone SAM server), please read the following carefully.
Although this feature may be available on the device after upgrading the device, the
management of the enhancement will only be available in AMIE Application Management
after the next 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. Formerly always on
and not configurable, keyboard injection (barcode capture to a text field) can now be turned off.
It is on by default.
VoLTE/VoWiFi
Versity LTE (models 9640/9653 only) now support an additional carrier.
Region
Carrier
Netherlands
KPN Netherlands
Fixed Issues
App
Summary
Key
All
Corrected a bug that caused the 3rd party software PDF to not load from the
About screen of Spectralink apps
AP-8368
Barcode
Corrected an issue that caused “strip characters” (trim barcode data) in Barcode
app to fail
AP-8618

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App
Summary
Key
Barcode
Corrected a bug where barcode default settings do not work when a blank
Scanflex profile is made
AP-8273
Biz Phone
Fixed a bug that caused conference call mode to put initial caller on hold instead
of entering conference call
APPS-3698
Biz Phone
Disabled suggestions in Skeyboard application to reduce undesirable auto-
correct.
AP-8692
Biz Phone
Fixed an issue where contact photo was not displayed after a contact was
updated with a new photo.
APPS-3683
Sys Updater
Updated jsoup library to 1.14.2 to eliminate CVE vulnerability
AP-8092
VQO
Removed support for channel 14 (Japan only) in VQO app
AP-8250
Sound Stage
Fixed a Sound Stage bug where settings were not enabled after turning on
“Enable Sound Stage” switch
APPS-3699
Known Issues
App
Summary
Key
Device
Settings
A known issue exists with SKeyboard autocorrect over-correcting typed text,
making typing difficult. For this release, SKeyboard suggestions have been
disabled to reduce undesirable autocorrect.
AP-8692

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Chapter 3: Versity Software R2.3.3.1418
The R2.3.3.1418 release follows Google’s best security practices. Release 2.3.3.1418 contains
the Android applied cumulative patches to Jan 5, 2021.
This release is based on R2.3.1.1342
No other bug-fixes, enhancements, or significant changes have been applied.
This release includes these software versions:
•Handset version: 2.3.3.1418
Your Spectralink support representative will guide you through software release installations as
needed.
Settings: Updating Versity to the current release
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.
Use the appropriate incremental file for your current release, for example for
updating from 2.2.1.1114 to 2.2.2.1144 use file apollo-ota_update-signed-
2.2.1.1114-to-2.2.2.1144.zip.
If your Versity smartphones are running an earlier version than R2.0, please
contact your Spectralink support representative for instructions on how to get on
the latest version.
Security Patch
For more information about this release, please refer to the Android Security Bulletins:
Jan 5th patch bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01
Caution: Problems/crashes dialing 911?
The Jan 5 patch resolved CVE-2021-39659, which was a bug that caused
problems/crashes when calling 911, to the point of being unable to call 911.
Dec 5th patch bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-12-01

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Chapter 4: Versity Software R2.3.2.1365
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Chapter 5: Versity Software R2.3.1.1342
The R2.3.1.1342 release follows Google’s best security practices. Release 2.3.1.1342 contains
the Android applied cumulative patches to Nov 5, 2021.
This release is based on R2.3.0.1266.
No other bug-fixes, enhancements, or significant changes have been applied.
This release includes these software versions:
•Handset version: 2.3.1.1342
Your Spectralink support representative will guide you through software release installations as
needed.
Settings: Updating Versity to the current release
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.
Use the appropriate incremental file for your current release, for example for
updating from 2.2.1.1114 to 2.2.2.1144 use file apollo-ota_update-signed-
2.2.1.1114-to-2.2.2.1144.zip.
If your Versity smartphones are running an earlier version than R2.0, please
contact your Spectralink support representative for instructions on how to get on
the latest version.
Security Patch
For more information about this release, please refer to the Android Security Bulletins:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-10-01
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-11-01
Android Security Bulletins | Android Open Source Project