OTA releases are used to send files "over-the-air" to devices. These files can be anything; it is the responsibility of the device to handle the actual contents of the files. Some common use-cases include application updates or config changes.
To add a new release:
- Click the
button in the top right corner. - Specify the version number.
- The version number should ideally be in semantic versioning format:
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
- The new version number should be greater than the current latest version number.
- The version number should ideally be in semantic versioning format:
- To launch the new release on a specific date, check the Release Date box and input the date and time to launch.
- The release date is optional. If no release date is specified, the release will be available as soon as it is activated.
- Click the
button to upload the file for devices to download. - Files of any type, up to
50 MB
, can be uploaded for a release.
- Files of any type, up to
- After uploading the file, click the
button to activate the release. - Devices can only download a release if the release is activated.
- Add release notes (optional) in the text box.
- Click the
button to save the new release.
Deactivating a release prevents it from being downloaded by devices in the field, but it can still be reactivated at a future time to be used again. Deleting a release removes it from the platform entirely.
To deactivate or delete a release:
- Click the
button. - Click the corresponding
or button.