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OTA allows for providers to update several software components of the system that can range from small updates to certain configurations or the device firmware. This technique can be specially relevant to embedded systems sin in a lot of cases they might be installed in locations that are hard to access to or if a product has already been shipped, it is not practical to recall all of the devices to apply the updates through a physical connection. | OTA allows for providers to update several software components of the system that can range from small updates to certain configurations or the device firmware. This technique can be specially relevant to embedded systems sin in a lot of cases they might be installed in locations that are hard to access to or if a product has already been shipped, it is not practical to recall all of the devices to apply the updates through a physical connection. | ||
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As updating a system over-the-air makes the process easier and faster, it allows developers to maintain their system up to date with the latest version of their code to ensure the correct functionality and integrity of the product. This becomes specially relevant if bugs and vulnerabilities are discovered after the product has been released, so as soon as an updated version of the software with the corresponding fixes is ready, it can be shipped to all units remotely without having direct access to the device, minimizing the risk of the security vulnerabilities being exploited. | |||
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