Changelog

This update completes the Magic Utilities in various aspects to be more user-friendly.

All applications

  • [APP-521] * Fixed auto re-pair Bluetooth connection if smooth scrolling is not initialized.
  • [APP-520] * Fixed Magic Utilities Service to work with CET / Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection.
  • [APP-517] * Fixed wrong license too early expiry warning in license info dialog.
  • [APP-515] + Added option to disable virtual desktop change animations on Windows 11, more details here.
  • [APP-472] + Updated open source libraries.

Keyboard

  • [APP-518] * Resize application window when switching between device tabs.

Mouse

  • [APP-519] + User interface settings are now disabled if the Magic Mouse is charging with en external power adapter (without an USB connection to the computer).

Trackpad

  • [DRV-244] + Added possibility to ignore 1 and 2 finger clicks if the bottom button area contains the relevant clicks. This way only clicks in the bottom button area are accepted.
  • [APP-519] + Added uninstaller of incompatible drivers to the app.
  • [SETUP-36] + Added uninstaller of incompatible drivers to setup installer.

This an internal update release which replaces outdated Windows 7 API calls with modern APIs from Windows 10. It also fixes some bugs.

All applications

  • [APP-514] * Fixed random hangs of application on exit via the main menu.
  • [APP-513] + If Bluetooth re-paring fails the first time, try once more.
  • [APP-501] + Usage of modern inter process communication between the applications and Windows service.
  • [APP-500] + Removal of all installed Magic Utilities drivers on installation and uninstall.
  • [APP-498] + Usage of latest Windows API functions to install and uninstall our drivers.

Trackpad

  • [APP-514] * Smooth scrolling is now by default on for Magic Trackpads with USB connection.

This release is a bug fix release.

All applications

  • [APP-507] + Suggesting "Re-pair Bluetooth" if user select "Restart device".
  • [APP-507] * Better summary about the expiry of multi-device licenses in Buy now wizard / Review licenses dialog.
  • [APP-420,
    APP-440] * Fixed more issues on device wake up.

Trackpad

  • [APP-509] + Show user hint that bottom buttons are customizable.

This release is a new features and bug fix release.

All applications

  • [APP-505] + Added check for minimum Windows version to Windows 10 build 1703.
  • [APP-506] * Fixed UI button layout issue in rare cases.
  • [APP-504] + Replaced "Restart device" with Re-pair Bluetooth connection, as this always works (for Bluetooth connections) and never needs a computer restart.
  • [APP-489] * Fixed internal trial license not working.
  • [APP-055] + Added better protection of license.

Keyboard

  • [DRV-478] + Added fn+esc to toggle fn lock. fn lock is now also available in the Eject / Lock / TouchID key mapping.
  • [DRV-234] + Added fn+P to map Print Screen to all supported keyboards.

Mouse

  • [APP-503] * Fixed wrong "Touch settings" splitter location if middle click mode was set to "1 click in the middle".

This release is a pure bug fix release.

All applications

  • [DRV-223] * Made all drivers compatible to Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection.
  • [DRV-235] + Migrated driver development to latest SDK and build tools.
  • [APP-502] - Removed "Bluetooth adapter power saving" and "Reinstall drivers when Windows boots" from Driver menu as these settings are not needed anymore.
  • [APP-480] * Fixed wrong license expiry warning in rare cases.
  • [APP-479] * Fixed wrong "Advanced touch settings" hints/tooltips.
  • [APP-484] * Fixed multiple application restarts.
  • [APP-420,
    APP-440] * Fixed device wake up issues for some cases.

Keyboard

  • [APP-488] * shift + delete (via Eject/Lock/TouchID) not working.
  • [APP-493] * Fixed start of native 64bit system apps via hot keys, i.e. Windows Task Manager is now starting correctly.

This release is a pure bug fix release.

All applications

  • [APP-471] * Fixed device control channel sometimes not opened after wake up.
  • [APP-470] * Disabled unavailable user interface options.
  • [APP-469] * Fixed app crash on multiple clicks on the" Reinstall driver" icon.
  • [APP-468] * Handle unexpected exception on wake up in some circumstances.
  • [APP-453] * Updated build tools.
  • [APP-424] * Updated graphics library.

Mouse

  • [DRV-231] * Fixed BSOD mouse driver crash.

Service

  • [APP-473] * Shrunk size of service executable by almost 50%.

Note: This version supports Windows - 64bit only, more details here.

This release is a pure bug fix release.

All applications

  • [APP-454] + Added "Restart application" if a "Restart device driver" failed.
  • [APP-455] * Fixed black device and system tray icon not showing correctly.
  • [APP-457] * Fixed random application crash on wake up or new device arrival under some rare conditions.
  • [APP-464] + Added "Restart application on exception" (on by default) to the Exit menu. It's visible only if "View > Advanced config options" is checked.

Mouse

  • [DRV-228] * Fixed scroll speed not adjustable in rare conditions.

Setup

Note: This is the last version with Windows 10 - 32bit support, more details here.

This release fixes some glitches and adds new features for the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad.

All applications

  • [APP-448] + Added application version to "License info" dialog.
  • [APP-446] * Added better help in case a license is active but no device has been connected.
  • [APP-446] + Added black as new device color to Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.

Keyboard

  • [DRV-222] + Added Press fn to show emojis feature.
  • [APP-444] * Fixed missing model year 2017 for Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.
  • [DRV-442] + Added font icons to key description labels.
  • [APP-436] + The Eject/Lock/Touch ID key and the fn key can now be configured independently on the large Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.

Trackpad

  • [DRV-227] + Added End drag lock with 1 or 2 fingers to 3 finger dragging.
  • [DRV-226] + Added Keep dragging with 3 fingers only to 3 finger dragging.
  • [DRV-225] + Added Drop when a finger is lifted to 3 finger dragging.
  • [DRV-224] * Fixed "Click + hold with one finger and drag with another finger".
    This was a regression issue from fixing [DRV-216]. We reverted this fix, as a result dragging speed is higher if you move two fingers simultaneously.

This is a major maintenance and new features release for the all Magic Utilities apps.
It's based on former version 3.1.2.5 BETA but with additional fixes and features.

All applications

  • [APP-432] * Disabled License > Disable license menu item if there is nothing to disable.
  • [APP-438] * Fixed device I/O thread not freed on application exit. Added new setting to Driver > Driver handler settings.
  • [APP-437] * Fixed Driver > Driver handler settings > Wait for I/O thread to end menu item not updated.
  • [APP-435] - Removed Battery saver suggestion on application start up.
  • [APP-428] * Fixed driver protocol mismatch errors not shown in apps.
  • [APP-419] * Do not show an aeDecryptOutBufferFailed warning to the user anymore. This error was sometimes presented after computer wake up from sleep.
  • [DRV-217] + Improved security on installed Magic Utilities drivers.
  • [WEB-044] + Added AliPay payment method for Chinese customers.

Keyboard

  • [APP-433] + Added new macOS modifier preset (and renamed "Apple" preset to "Magic Keyboard").
  • [APP-429] * Added help on how to configure the 106/109 key hardware layout in Japanese Microsoft IME so special characters with shift work properly, more help here.

Mouse + Trackpad

  • [DRV-220] * Fixed wrong (too sensitive) back/forward swipes (1 finger for mouse, 2 fingers for trackpad).
  • [DRV-219] * Fixed scroll bouncing when resting the fingers while in scroll mode.
  • [APP-427] * Fixed multi-touch not working in some cases after computer wake up.
  • [APP-430] + Added warning if Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is installed on a laptop. The laptops internal touchpad might not work properly if both software are installed.
  • [APP-425] * Improved incompatible Gigabyte AORUS Engine software detection and instructions.

Mouse

  • [APP-439] * Fixed Touch settings config dialog crashed on hidpi screens.
  • [DRV-210] + Added new option No scrolling on mouse movement. If enabled this disables scrolling while the mouse is moved to avoid accidental scrolling.
  • [DRV-136] + Added new selector Fingers: Scroll with 1 / 2 / 1 or 2 fingers, default is "Scroll with 1 or 2 fingers".

Trackpad

  • [DRV-218] * Fixed multi-touch not working on USB connections with USB hub which is stressed or has errors, more details here.
  • [APP-426] + Added Open start menu to 4 finger tap options.

This is the same as version 3.1.2.4 with a major bugfix for all Magic Utilities apps.

Download licensed and trial versionWindows supportPlatformCPUDownload alternativeVersionRelease date
MagicUtilities-Setup-3.1.2.6-Win10.exeWindows 10+11 32+64bitx86+x64Download mirror3.1.2.625 Feb 2022

All applications

  • [APP-434] * Fixed license expiry when the time zone was changed. Apologies to all users who have been affected!

Page 3 of 9