# ota\_software\_update\_progressbar

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**Description**

Shows maintenance progress bar to restrict Merchant/Customer interaction with Connect Express (VPOS) until the information about software components being installed on device is displayed.

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**Merchant/Customer action**

No action is needed. The maintenance progress bar will disappear when Verifone Software Update screen is displayed.
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