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FileWave Known Issues

Downloads

Here you will find known issues in FileWave along with workarounds. FileWave v16.3.x Known Issues Issues with FileWave 16.3.0 and higher until, but not including 16.4.0. While not version specific but worth noting. This will be the case on any version of FileW...

FileWave Version
16.3.x
FileWave Version
16.1.x
FileWave Version
16.0.x
FileWave Version
15.5.x
FileWave Version
15.4.x
FileWave Version
15.2.x
FileWave Version
15.1.x
FileWave Version
14.9.x

macOS 12 Monterey Platform Support - EOL

End of Life Statements

What Starting with FileWave 16.3.0, macOS 12 Monterey is no longer listed as an Expected to work platform for FileWave Clients, FileWave Server, FileWave Central, or FileWave Booster. Customers who still need to manage macOS 12 devices should use the FileWave ...

EOL
macOS
12 Monterey
FileWave Version
16.3.x
FileWave Version
16.4.x

Update your apps to the latest Firebase Cloud Messaging APIs and SDKs

Google General Info

What Google notified Firebase customers in December 2023 that legacy Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) APIs would be discontinued on June 20, 2024. That deadline has passed, so this page is mainly useful for confirming the required FileWave and Google-side config...

EOL
FileWave Version
15.4.x
FileWave Version
15.3.x
ChromeOS

FileWave Power/Battery Reporting

Content Packs Performance Packs

Description Content packs give you ready-made FileWave examples that combine the pieces needed for a complete workflow. You can use them as-is, adjust them for your environment, or review them to see how the content is built. This FileWave content pack reports...

Content Pack Type
Performance
Windows
macOS
FileWave Version
16.1.x

App-Auto-Patch for 3rd party patching (macOS)

Software Deployment Recipes (macOS)

What App-Auto-Patch for macOS is a streamlined solution from an Open Source project designed to enable user-driven patching in your environment. It leverages two FileWave Filesets: one for profile configuration and another for deploying the actual application....

recipe
macOS
FileWave Version
16.1.x

Open Source Software included in FW v16.3.3

Downloads Open Source Software used in FileWave

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...

FileWave Version
16.3.x
OSS

FileWave Version 16.3.2 (Unsupported)

Downloads Archived FileWave Versions (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 endpoin...

FileWave Version
16.3.x

Last Changed Inventory Field

Application Programming Interface (API)

What The “Last Changed” inventory field records when a device’s inventory data changed or when the device last reported inventory. It was added in FileWave 15.5.0 and is useful for reports, API sync jobs, and troubleshooting stale inventory. When/Why The “Last...

FileWave Version
15.5.x
API

FileWave Firewall Scripts for Windows

FileWave Client

Summary FileWave installers leave Windows Firewall settings untouched by default. This historical article provides scripts that add Windows Firewall rules for FileWave Windows components when needed. FileWave 15.5 added these firewall changes to the normal cli...

FileWave Version
16.0.x
FileWave Version
15.5.x
Windows
FileWave
Client
Security

Open Source Software included in FW v16.3.4

Downloads Open Source Software used in FileWave

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...

FileWave Version
16.3.x
OSS

IPA-based FileWave Kiosk for iOS/iPadOS - EOL

End of Life Statements

The IPA-based FileWave Kiosk / App Portal distribution method for iOS and iPadOS is end of life. FileWave 16.3.0 and later use the Apple App Store version of FileWave Kiosk, delivered through Apps and Books / VPP from Apple School Manager or Apple Business Man...

EOL
Kiosk
iOS
iPadOS
FileWave Version
16.3.x

FileWave App Portal for iOS (IPA Install)

Kiosk

This legacy IPA installation workflow is retired. Do not create new IPA-based FileWave Kiosk / App Portal filesets for iOS or iPadOS. For current guidance, see IPA-based FileWave Kiosk for iOS/iPadOS - EOL. Current guidance FileWave 16.3.0 and later deploy iOS...

EOL
Kiosk
iOS
iPadOS
FileWave Version
16.3.x

Automatic updating of iOS/iPadOS Kiosk

Kiosk

What FileWave Kiosk on iOS and iPadOS is the self-service application that lets users open Kiosk, view Kiosk-associated content, install available items, and trigger actions such as Verify. Starting with FileWave 16.3.0, the current delivery method for iOS/iPa...

FileWave Version
15.3+
Kiosk
FileWave Version
16.3.x

Fileset to block Apple Install macOS applications

Software Updates (Apple) Block OS Updates and Installers

Description As described, this only blocks macOS Installer Applications.  Preventing users from using Software Updates can only be achieved with Defer Apple OS Updates and you should consider this because Software Update is capable or running the upgrade even ...

macOS
FileWave Version
15.1.x

Open Source Software included in FW v16.4.0

Downloads Open Source Software used in FileWave

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...

FileWave Version
16.3.x
OSS

FileWave Version 16.3.4

Downloads

The FileWave endpoint management suite enables you to manage your devices wherever they are, wherever you are, whatever they are—all in one platform. FileWave 16.3 is a stability- and modernization-focused release designed to reduce operational risk and prepar...

FileWave Version
16.3.x

FileWave Version 16.3.3

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The FileWave endpoint management suite enables you to manage your devices wherever they are, wherever you are, whatever they are—all in one platform. FileWave 16.3 is a stability- and modernization-focused release designed to reduce operational risk and prepar...

FileWave Version
16.3.x

FileWave Version 16.2.5

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The FileWave endpoint management suite allows you to manage your devices wherever they are, wherever you are, whatever they are, and all in one platform! FileWave 16.2 includes powerful new features designed to simplify administration, strengthen security, and...

FileWave Version
16.2.x