============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink macOS Application Release Note Version: 1.12.0 Build: 5d88add422e (33) Date: 27th February 2025 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is DisplayLink Manager macOS app 1.12.0 release. Details about this app can be found in our FAQ: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1932214 This version supports macOS versions 13.5, 14.x and 15.x. See section D for details. A full list of known issues can be found in the "Known issues and limitations" section below. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction B. Contents C. Changes in this release C.1 Changes since 1.10.0 release D. Supported operating systems E. Language support F. Supported hardware G. Operating system limitations H. Known issues and limitations I. Third-party component libraries C Changes in this release ========================= - Refreshed DisplayLink Manager UI - DisplayLink screen rotation setting now available in System Settings - Fixed issues with cursor updates not being smooth on high refresh rate displays (VIFR-5790). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed occasional DisplayLinkUserAgent crash after device plug in (VIFR-5299). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed occasional blank USB-C monitor after device plug in (VIFR-5673). - Fixed blank screen after display resolution change (VIFR-5136, VIFR-5298). - Fixed blank screens issue after resuming Mac from sleep (VIFR-5429). C.1 Changes since 1.10.0 release Changes in 1.11.0 ----------------- - New features for DL-7xxx series - [DL-7xxx] Added support for new DL-7200 products. - [DL-7xxx] Fixed Ethernet connection dropping on macOS 15.x Sequoia (VIFR-4891). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed DLM not responding after rotation change with 4 screens connected (VIFR-4670). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed some monitors not getting EDID on HDMI, resulting in wrong resolution (VIFR-4762). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed preferring 4kp30 instead of 4kp60 upon first connection (VIFR-4712). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed inability to light up LG 34WK95UP monitor (VIFR-5046). - Added warning explaining the reason of disabling screens when system stops them due to low disk space (PS-3571). - Fixed crashing DisplayLink Manager when EDID contains incorrect characters in string descriptors (PS-2213). - Fixed occasional blank screen on resume (VIFR-5038). - Fixed issue with resuming Mac in clamshell mode (VIFR-4758). Changes in 1.10.3 ----------------- - DL-7xxx series: fixed incorrectly showing 4Kp120 mode on HDMI (VIFR-4821). - Removed unnecessary warning from GUI on desktop Mac machines (VIFR-4657). - Improved video performance when using HDMI connection on some monitors (VIFR-4834). - Fixed incorrect 4K and 144Hz image display on some monitors (VIFR-4803). - Fixed post-installation script for Jamf Pro (VIFR-4696). Changes in 1.10.2 ----------------- - Fixed incorrect settings state causing application to crash (VIFR-4534). - Fixed application causing WindowServer to crash (VIFR-4518). - Fixed external screens freezing when screen sharing with Zoom (VIFR-4659). - Various stability improvements. Changes in 1.10.1 ----------------- - DL-7xxx series: added HDMI & DP++ support. - Fixed crashing application in different scenarios (PS-3210, VIFR-3992). - Fixed incorrectly working Accessibility Zoom feature (VIFR-4074). - Fixed monitor may remain blank until content is refreshed (PS-3442). - Fixed display issue on some monitors with color-temperature enabled (VIFR-3988). - Improved memory management (PS-2991). Changes in 1.10.0 ----------------- - Support for macOS 14.x (Sonoma) - Support for color-temperature control for DisplayLink DL-7xxx - compatible with 3rd-party tool f.lux - Minor performance improvements vs release 1.9.0 - From 1.10 Alpha only: Fixed application could crash on screen start (PS-2990) - From 1.10 Alpha only: Fixed login extension (PS-2903, PS-3047) - DL-6xxx series: Monitor may stay blank screen after PC resume from sleep. (VIFR-3518, VIFR-3500) - DL-6xxx series: Improved blanking of monitors on USB disconnect. (VIFR-2967) - DL-3xxx/DL-5xxx series: some monitors may remain blank if 2560x1440 video mode selected. (VIFR-2944) D. Supported operating systems ============================== The DisplayLink macOS application can be installed on Apple Mac computers running OS version: - macOS Ventura 13 - macOS Sonoma 14 - macOS Sequoia 15 Older versions of our drivers are available from our website: https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos E. Language support =================== The DisplayLink macOS application is only available in English. F. Supported hardware ===================== DisplayLink IC series supported: - DL-7xxx - DL-6xxx - DL-5xxx - DL-41xx - DL-3xxx - DL-1x5 G. Operating system limitations =============================== Protected content from iTunes and other players is not visible on built-in graphics when DisplayLink screens are connected. (17087) The list of available resolutions and the default resolution for 4K displays depends on the type of connection (HDMI or DisplayPort). To see a more complete list of resolutions follow these steps: - Open the Displays preference in System Preferences - Go to the preferences panel for the DisplayLink screen - While keeping the option (alt) key pressed, select the "Scaled" option for the list of resolutions. Manual Ethernet speed setting is not retained across reboots. (20973) Since macOS Ventura 13, USB Restricted Mode protection is enabled by default on Apple Silicon MacBooks. This requires users to explicitly allow new USB peripherals, including products using DisplayLink technology. H. Known issues and limitations =============================== - An updated list of troubleshooting suggestions is available at http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/topics/80209 - The screen-disable options might not work properly when using 2 or more displays with same product and serial numbers - It is not possible to unlock the MacBook via Apple Watch when screen saver is running/enabled - Some resolutions, especially HiDPI/ Retina ones, may be missing on Apple Mx products (29526) I. Third-party component libraries ================================== The following 3rd-party libraries are included in this release: - boost 1.86.0 - Boost Software License 1.0 - mbedTLS 3.6.2 - Apache 2.0 license - mbedTLS 3.6.0 - Apache 2.0 license (device firmware) - tinyxml2 10.0.0 - Zlib license - JSON for Modern C++ 3.11.3 - MIT License