Changelog

This is a normal maintenance release which fixes a settings not loaded issues after computer wake up and adds better application restart handling.

All applications

  • [APP-307] * Fixed settings not loaded after wake up from sleep or hibernation in some cases. This is a regression issue introduced after version 3.0.8.8.
  • [APP-310] + Added Restart all applications to the Exit menu and the system-tray icon right-click menu. It appears only if another Magic Utilities application is running.
  • [APP-311] + Added Restart application on wake up to the Exit menu.

In addition there have been some icon tweaks and in the Driver menu a new Help item.

This is a normal maintenance release which should fix a re-initialization issue in some cases after wake up.

All applications

  • [APP-300] * Fixed error in updater when downloaded setup installer already exist.
  • [APP-305] + Added Close driver controller on sleep option to the Driver menu. This should fix re-initialization issues in some cases after wake up from sleep and make "Restart device driver" and "Reinstall device driver" redundant.

Quick summary: Important changes since version 3.0.8.8:

  • Enhanced Rename device for Bluetooth connections.
  • Added Ignore input if mouse is lifted option to the Magic Mouse.
  • Added Full factory reset option for Bluetooth devices.
  • Added Update channels.
  • Added Move pointer slider to "Mouse Options" for the Magic Trackpad.
  • Added up to 3 configurable click areas to the bottom of the Magic Trackpad.
  • Added "Restart / Reinstall device driver" actions to the system tray right-click menu.
  • Added customizable F16..F19 keys to the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.
  • Added Remove device option.
  • Added Space silver color option to Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard.
  • Added option to Ignore clicks to the Magic Trackpad.

This is maintenance release which adds some new features and works around Windows 10 - 2004 Bluetooth issues.

All applications

  • [APP-298] + Added Update channels: Stable, Beta and Development. You can switch the update channel in menu with Help > Updates.
  • [APP-297] + Fixed issues with some modal dialogs in case there was an expired license.
  • [APP-295] * Fixed Windows 10 - 2004 Bluetooth adapter power saving bug. On some Apple MacBooks (and possible other computers) any Bluetooth device just freezes after a short break. In Driver > Bluetooth driver settings there is a new option Keep Bluetooth connection alive which works around this Windows bug.
  • [APP-292] * Fixed display of "Device fully charged" notification even it was turned off.
  • [APP-289] + Added Full factory reset option for Bluetooth devices. This configures your device as it is new: Removes any Bluetooth pairing information and resets the device Bluetooth name.
  • [DRV-014] + Enhanced Rename device for Bluetooth connections. The new name is now stored permanently inside the device and is visible in all Windows device settings.

Mouse

  • [DRV-122] + Added detection if mouse is at a surface or lifted. If lifted there is a new option to ignore all mouse input. This way you can locate your Magic Mouse somewhere else without accidental clicks, scrolling or swipes.

Trackpad

  • [APP-293] + Added check if Windows primary and secondary mouse buttons are swapped.

This is normal maintenance release.

All applications

  • [APP-290] * Fixed issue when detecting if a Bluetooth adapter is capable of user controllable power management.

Setup

  • [SETUP-21] * Let users of a Galaxy Book S install the Magic Utilities in case they have an x68 processor.
  • [SETUP-26] + Test if incompatible software "HP Display Control" is installed and disable by user confirmation.
  • [SETUP-27] * Install the Magic Utilities application shortcuts directly to the Windows start menu.

This is a new features release for the Magic Trackpad Utilities. It adds the long anticipated configurable bottom click areas.

Trackpad

  • [DRV-31] + Added up to 3 configurable click areas to the bottom of the trackpad. Click the 1, 2 or 3 button for the number of areas, then click in the area to configure the area function.
  • [DRV-73] + Any accidental finger movement in these click areas will be ignored, so your thumb can have a rest.
  • [APP-284] + The Magic Trackpad images are now dynamically rendered at runtime from vector graphics.
  • [APP-286] + Added a Move pointer offset slider to "Mouse Options". You can adjust the sensitivity on how quick the mouse pointer starts moving.

Keyboard

  • [APP-287] * Fixed F16-F19 action description where Windows language settings are Unicode based, like Russian or Japanese.

This is a major maintenance release. It fixes the app > driver re-connection issue on wake up and a license issue.

  • [APP-280] * Fixed wake up from sleep issue on computers with "Modern Standby". After wake the "Magic Utilities" applications did not reconnect to the device driver.
  • [APP-281] * Fixed license issue (regression).

Keyboard

  • [DRV-160] * Fixed caps lock mapping to fn didn't work on small keyboards.
  • [App-282] * Fixed too large font size on "Key mappings" help popup for the small keyboards.
  • [App-283] * Fixed app user interface only party disabled when no device is active or connected.

This is a normal maintenance release. It fixes some regression issues and adds a fully functional Remove device action.

All applications

  • [APP-279] + Remove device is now fully functional from the Magic Utilities.
  • [APP-276] + Added Restart / Reinstall device driver commands to the system tray right-click menu.
  • [APP-275] + Added detection of a running "Alienware Command Center" and show a related web help page.
  • [APP-273] * Fixed incomplete dialog text when submitting a feedback report.

Mouse + Trackpad

  • [APP-278] * Fixed scrolling sensitivity slider which was not really working as expected.

Setup

  • [SETUP-25] * The Magic Utilities Service is now installed started, stopped and uninstalled by native API calls.
  • [SETUP-24] * Fixed new version of MagicUtilities_Console.exe not installed when updating. As a result the Magic Utilities Service did not start.
  • [APP-275] + Added detection of a running "Alienware Command Center" with an option to stop and disable it before installing the Magic Utilities.

This is a normal maintenance release. It fixes some issues, adds new features and config options.

All applications

  • [APP-264] * Signed all files with new EV Code Signing Certificate.
  • [APP-265] + Added "Reinstall device driver" button to user interface.
  • [APP-266] + Open Windows Registry Editor with full active device path.
  • [APP-269] + Added "Remove device" to the Device menus.
  • [APP-271] + Added "Open Bluetooth Settings" button to user interface in case no connected device is found.
  • [APP-272] * Fixed license trial extension not working (regression from version 3.0.8.9).

Keyboard

Mouse

  • [APP-259] * Lower default sensitivity for 1 finger back/forward swipes.

Setup

  • [SETUP-21] * Added detection of ARM based "Samsung Galaxy Book S".
  • [SETUP-22] * Use new "Inno Setup" version 6.0.4 to build the setup installer.

This is a normal maintenance release. Due to a major bug, no downloads are available.

All applications

  • [APP-239] * Fixed detection of "MacBookPro13,3" Bluetooth adapter power saving.
  • [APP-242] * Fixed configuration option of battery charged alert.
  • [APP-252] + Added "Space silver" color option to keyboard and mouse applications. These colors are used currently exclusively with the new Mac Pro.
  • [APP-255] + Added reason why "License status can't be determined" and added link for "Reinstall device driver".
  • [APP-256] * Buy now wizard: Fixed reappearing legacy licenses after ignoring an incomplete legacy license.

Keyboard

  • [DRV-154] * Apple Wireless Keyboard: Fixed shift+delete (eject) not working.
  • [APP-243] * Rearranged "Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad" F-Key settings. F13-F15 can now be toggled.
  • [APP-244] * Ensure key mapping help windows is fully shown on the screen.
  • [APP-253] * Renamed "Direct F-Keys" to "Lock fn key".

Trackpad

  • [DRV-146] + Added option to ignore 1 and 2 finger (physical) clicks.

Service

  • [APP-199, 254] * Fixed descriptive service resource strings so Windows Event Log doesn't show confusing log descriptions.
  • [APP-257] * Fixed global AppData folder was not correctly initialized.

Setup

  • [SETUP-17] * Better detection of ARM computers. For now the Magic Utilities do support only x86 and x64 processors.
  • [SETUP-20] + Use new "Inno Setup" version 6.0.3 to build the setup installer.

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