FIRMWARE RELEASE NOTE
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Products affected:        AXIS A1601

Release date:             2026-02-04

Release type:             Production

Firmware version:         12.8.55.1

Firmware track:           Secure Entry

Preceding release:        12.6.102.1

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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 12.8.55.1
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12.8.55.1:F1
Includes bundled firmware version 1.1.12 for A4020 and A4120.

12.8.55.1:F2
Includes bundled firmware version 1.0.38 for TA1101-B Wiegand to OSDP converter.


Corrections in 12.8.55.1
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12.8.55.1:F3
Fixed stability issues and optimized memory usage.


Limitations in 12.8.55.1
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12.8.55.1:L1
Downgrading to an older AXIS OS version other than the latest supported 11.11LTS  or the 10.12LTS track release is not possible.

12.8.55.1:L2
Enforced of upgrade paths. More information can be found in AXIS OS Portal (https://help.axis.com/en-us/axis-os#upgrade-path).

12.8.55.1:L3
Changing firmware tracks between Secure Entry to VAPIX requires a factory default upgrade.