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Superprefs Fileset
Description When creating a Custom Client installer, client preferences are packaged inside the installer, e.g. server name, ports, Boosters, etc. However, it is not always the case that one set of preferences is appropriate for all devices. Superprefs is a...
Troubleshooting Deployment Issues with the FileWave Upgrade Fileset
If you’re experiencing issues deploying the Upgrade Fileset to devices, the resolution steps depend on the target operating system. macOS Deployment Issue: Devices show that the latest FileWave Client is not installed despite deploying the Fileset. Solution...
FileWave Version 15.5.1 (Unsupported)
These downloads are provided for the purposes of migrations and should not continue to be used in production. You should upgrade to either the most recent release or the one prior. They can always be found here: Supported FileWave Versions The FileWave endpoi...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.5.1
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
Apple Push Notification Service
What Like to know a new message has been sent? Want to see how many messages are unread from the Home Screen, per App? The following is really just for information, describing APNs. Push Notifications are mostly designed to allow 3rd party Apps the abi...
MDM Command History Content Pack
Description FileWave is immensely powerful, but can be daunting when it comes to stitching the various components of a complex workflow together. Content packs are meant to give you a leg-up in creating distributable content and are also a great way to learn...
Android 500 device limit on enrollment
This article will be updated as we find out more information. As of now this issue is resolved. Last updated: April 11, 2025 What Google's Permissible Usage page has updated from no explicit maximum number of devices per project (it was a soft 1000 prior, re...
DRC INSIGHT - Cross-Website Tracking Profile
Description The DRC INSIGHT™ Online Learning System (DRC INSIGHT) is a secure, web-based system that supports and enhances the testing experience for students and educators. It is a proven and extremely reliable online testing platform, having successfully de...
IdP Redirection URL change (15.5.1+)
What In FileWave 15.5.1 there was a change to the redirection URLs used for an IdP setup in FileWave so that the 3rd URL would use port 20443 instead of the usual 443 for HTTPS. When/Why In FileWave 15.5.1 we wanted to account for servers where port 443 wa...
Apple Client Health Dashboard
Description FileWave is immensely powerful, but can be daunting when it comes to stitching the various components of a complex workflow together. Content packs are meant to give you a leg-up in creating distributable content and are also a great way to learn...
Open Source Software included in FW v16.0.0
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
Modifying IVS Init.gz for testing purposes
What With the IVS, target devices uses init.gz as the boot image over the network. For troubleshooting purposes, you may want/need to make a change to this image (for instance to change a driver file or to make some workaround). When/Why This is not an act...
Enrolling Apple devices why am I prompted for IdP login?
What When I enroll a macOS, iOS or iPadOS device a pop-up shows asking me to login to Google, Keycloak, Okta or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure) and I'm not sure why. When/Why This can happen if you setup an IdP in FileWave and enabled the "Enrollment" checkbox. ...
Manual Trigger of FileWave Kiosk for macOS and Windows (15.3+)
What By default, the Kiosk icon is only shown when one or more assignments between Filesets and Devices are created; set as Kiosk installation. It may be desirable to view the Kiosk even where Kiosk assignments do not exist, since the Kiosk also shows othe...
FileWave Version 15.5.2 (Unsupported)
These downloads are provided for the purposes of migrations and should not continue to be used in production. You should upgrade to either the most recent release or the one prior. They can always be found here: Supported FileWave Versions The FileWave endpoi...
Open Source Software included in FW v15.5.2
FileWave is a device management solution that uses a variety of open source libraries and software (OSS) to provide its features and functionality. We believe in the importance of open source software and are committed to giving back to the community. By listi...
Mitigating Privilege Escalation in Fileset Executables
What This article reflects the behavior in FileWave 16.0.0+ When deploying Filesets in FileWave; It’s possible to include a Verification Script that runs every 24 hours (or at system restart) on Windows and macOS. You might also have a Requirements Scri...
Client Monitor (16.0+)
What The FileWave Client Monitor is a tool that provides administrators with real-time insights into device connectivity and status. It helps diagnose and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring seamless communication between clients and the FileWave server. Fil...