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Windows 32bit Client - EOL
What As the new desktop kiosk for Windows is based on 64bit libraries, FileWave 15.3.0 will not be supported on Windows 32bit platforms. FileWave Agent (fwcld) is currently still a 32bit executable, meaning there is no change in how Filesets are deployed, and...
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ZeroMQ replacement with NATS - EOL
What ZeroMQ is being replaced with NATS in a process starting with v14.8. When/Why This move will naturally occur when upgrading FileWave components where eventually NATS will replace ZMQ everywhere it is used. This article and release notes will explain w...
Chromebook Inventory Extension White Labeling (EOL)
What White labeling the FileWave Chromebook Inventory Extension is no longer available. The steps below record the previous support-assisted process for historical reference; do not use them for a new deployment. Administrators downloaded the historical chrome...
FileWave Kiosk 1.0 for macOS and Windows (EOL)
What FileWave Kiosk 2.0 replaced the original desktop Kiosk for macOS and Windows in FileWave 15.3.0. Kiosk 2.0 is 64-bit. During the 15.3.x and 15.4.x transition, the client also included Kiosk 1.0. Transition history Kiosk 1.0 remained temporarily available ...
Updating CentOS Repo Files After Mirrorlist End of Life
What CentOS reached the end of life on June 30, 2024. This will cause issues when attempting to download install packages from repositories. The CentOS mirror list feature allows yum, the package manager, to find and use the nearest and fastest mirror automat...
FileWave Server on CentOS - EOL
As FileWave continues to develop our industry-leading multi-platform solution, our primary goal is to make it as simple, stable, and scalable as possible. With the End of Life of CentOS on June 30th, 2024, beginning with 15.2.0, the FileWave Server will be shi...
Evolution of OS Updates on Apple devices (15.3+)
Despite being a critical task in Endpoint Management, OS Update management is unfortunately quite a chaotic journey. The days of merged-1.sucatalog.gz and /usr/sbin/softwareupdate. Initially, macOS softwareupdate command could be used to manually control Sof...
FileWave Appliances on HyperV Gen 1 - EOL
FileWave no longer produces Hyper-V Generation 1 appliance images. Starting with FileWave Version 16.1.1, newly posted Hyper-V Server, Booster, and IVS appliances use Generation 2. No action is required for an existing Generation 1 Server, Booster, or IVS appl...
Android device management pre-EMM - EOL
What This notice explains that Android device management pre-EMM, also known as APK delivery, was deprecated as of FileWave v14.9.0. When/Why Android EMM is the replacement for the much older method of managing Android devices. This change does not affect envi...
macOS Imaging with IVS - EOL
What macOS Imaging: Apple changes such as APFS, T2 chips, and Apple silicon moved macOS setup away from traditional imaging. With Compatibility mode deprecated, FileWave no longer keeps macOS imaging options in IVS. When/Why Apple has discouraged macOS imaging...
FileWave Compatibility Mode - EOL
What Compatibility Mode was removed with FileWave 15.4.0. When/Why Communication between FileWave components has relied on TLS certificates for years. Compatibility Mode existed to help older clients, specifically clients older than 13.1, stay managed by a new...
macOS 12 Monterey Platform Support - EOL
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 ...
Update your apps to the latest Firebase Cloud Messaging APIs and SDKs
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...
IPA-based FileWave Kiosk for iOS/iPadOS - EOL
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...
FileWave App Portal for iOS (IPA Install)
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...
Apple EOL Advisory: Intel-Based Apps and Rosetta Dependencies on Apple Silicon
What Apple is signaling the end of the Intel-to-Apple-silicon transition window for Mac software compatibility. In macOS 26.4 beta, testers/reporters have observed user notifications such as: Support Ending for Intel-based Apps This version of "[App Name]" wil...
Windows 64-Bit Client and Fileset Behavior
What With the release of FileWave 15.5, significant changes have been made to enhance security and performance on Windows platforms. FileWave now relies on updated open-source components, notably Qt 6, which supports only 64-bit operating systems. This shift m...