Benefits
Keep your Android devices in security compliance and up-to-date
Subscription plans
Solutions designed to fit your needs
*Ask about our Group-based plan for managing selected devices only (minimum 100 devices)
**Minimum 500 devices
Features and highlights
Get device firmware updates how and when you want
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Choose how much work you want to do | Choose between AT&T's E-FOTA for Android for a more collaborative managed service with Web Assist or Samsung's E-FOTA if you want 100% self-service via web console (note: Samsung E-FOTA can only update Samsung devices). |
| WiFi or cellular updates | Choose to have updates over WiFi or via cellular data if you have remote workers. For AT&T's E-FOTA for Android, cellular charges are zero-rated. |
| Scheduled updates | Specify updates during hours that are least disruptive to your operations. |
| Forced updates | Ensure updates are installed. |
| Test groups | Get updates on group of devices to test new firmware before deploying to your production devices. |
| Firmware and update reports | Get detailed reports for compliance reviews and troubleshooting. |
| Update notices | With AT&T's E-FOTA for Android, get advance notice of firmware updates. |
FAQ
What is FOTA?
FOTA stands for Firmware Over The Air. This is a standard process where device firmware (may also be called device software) is updated usually over Wi-Fi several times a year. The firmware may be a major operating system (OS) update or it may have new device features or bug fixes or security patches. Premium devices will often get updates almost monthly. When the update installs, it will reboot the phone and be offline for about 10-25 minutes.
What is the difference between AT&T's E-FOTA for Android and Samsung E-FOTA?
AT&T's E-FOTA for Android is a managed service where we do most of the work while getting guidance about your company operations and firmware update preferences. We provide a web assist interface to provide reports to you as well as receive changes to your preferences. We can update any Android AT&T device. We also zero-rate updates that go out over cellular.
Samsung's E-FOTA is managed solely via a web console where you are fully responsible for tracking and initiating all updates. This service is solely for Samsung devices. Updates over cellular are NOT zero-rated.
Can I try it out?
For AT&T's E-FOTA for Android, we can perform several updates to chosen devices but it is best to experience its on-going benefit as a managed service over the course of several months. There is no annual commitment.
Samsung E-FOTA is available for trial of up to 30 devices for 90 days.
Is E-FOTA for Android good for small business as well as large?
Yes. Although services for managing mobile devices are often used by larger businesses with dedicated telecom managers, AT&T's E-FOTA for Android is a managed service with most of the work being done by AT&T.
Samsung E-FOTA is available for customers who have a minimum of 500 Samsung devices.
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