Principles of updating mobile firmware-over-the-air (FOTA)

Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) technology enables device manufacturers and network operators to deliver updated firmware to mobile phones in consumers' hands.This white paper focuses on the technology behind FOTA updating in order to assist manufacturers and operators in selecting, integrating and using such a technology. This white paper is based on real-world, accumulated experience in developing and integrating FOTA software on more than 100 mobile devices.