FIRMWARE RELEASE NOTE
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Products affected:        AXIS A1601

Release date:             2026-06-22

Release type:             Production

Firmware version:         12.10.73.4

Firmware track:           Secure Entry

Preceding release:        12.9.65.3

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Upgrade recommendations
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Upgrade the firmware according to the instructions according to instructions at
https://help.axis.com/en-us/axis-os-knowledge-base#how-to-upgrade.

NOTE
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For latest information about Axis Cybersecurity, see:
https://www.axis.com/support/product-security


Features in 12.10.73.4
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12.10.73.4:F1
AXIS OS upgrade to 12.10 from 12.9

12.10.73.4:F3
Includes bundled firmware version 1.2.3 for A4x3y readers.

12.10.73.4:F4
Includes bundled firmware version 1.1.12 for A4x2y readers.

12.10.73.4:F4
Includes bundled firmware version 1.0.38 for TA1101-B Wiegand to OSDP converter.


Corrections in 12.10.73.4
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12.10.73.4:C1
Fixed stability issues and optimized memory usage.


Limitations in 12.10.73.4
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12.10.73.4:L1
Removed support for dynamic QR version 1, it will not be possible to create a new QR in old secure entry versions.

12.10.73.4:L2
Downgrading to an older AXIS OS version other than the latest supported 11.11LTS  or the 10.12LTS track release is not possible.

12.10.73.4:L3
Enforced of upgrade paths. More information can be found in AXIS OS Portal (https://help.axis.com/en-us/axis-os#upgrade-path).

12.10.73.4:L4
Changing firmware tracks between 12.10.xx to 10.12.xx requires a factory default upgrade.