App Portal and Kiosk 2 Transition History
iOS/iPadOS App Portal
FileWave 15.3 moved the iOS/iPadOS App Portal out of technical preview and made it the supported self-service application. This page records that transition; use the current Kiosk articles for setup and deployment guidance.
FileWave 16 removed Kiosk 1 from macOS and Windows clients. Kiosk 2 is the current desktop self-service application, and Kiosk 1 is end of life.
What changed in FileWave 15.3
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Supported iOS/iPadOS application: App Portal moved from technical preview to the supported self-service workflow.
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Updated desktop interface: Kiosk 2 replaced the original macOS and Windows Kiosk design.
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Reboot visibility: Kiosk can tell users when an assigned Fileset requires a restart.
Desktop Kiosk for macOS and Windows
Kiosk 2 introduced a redesigned desktop interface for browsing and installing administrator-approved content on macOS and Windows.
The transition affected interface behavior and older customization files:
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Navigation: Kiosk 2 uses the current browsing and item-detail layout.
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Screen sizes: The interface adapts to different window and device sizes.
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Branding: Current color, name, and logo settings replace older desktop customization methods.
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Legacy cleanup: Pre-15.3 Kiosk customization files may have no effect after the transition.
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Duplicate Kiosk icons: One older customization can leave both Kiosk versions visible during a legacy transition; use the cleanup article below.
If an assigned Fileset requires a restart, Kiosk displays that requirement before installation so the user can plan for the interruption.
If you still maintain a pre-15.3 desktop Kiosk configuration, remove obsolete customization files before troubleshooting branding or duplicate Kiosk icons.