# Generalscan OTA Tools

> Upgrade firmware for Generalscan Bluetooth Bar code Scanner

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.general.firmware](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.general.firmware)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.general.firmware`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Generalscan
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,425
- **Version:** 1.0.6.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-14
- **First published:** 2018-07-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.general.firmware)
- **Website:** [http://www.generalscan.com](http://www.generalscan.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.generalscan.net:8443/OTA\_PrivacyPolicy.html](https://www.generalscan.net:8443/OTA_PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

"Generalscan OTA Tools" is an Android app that allows users to upgrade the firmware of Generalscan Bluetooth barcode scanners easily. By connecting the app to the scanner via Bluetooth, users can check the device's firmware version and update it with just one click if it's not the latest. The app also supports offline firmware upgrades. However, users should be cautious of potential Bluetooth communication issues on devices running Android 12.

## Rankings

- #808,122 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.general.firmware)