Changelog
This list contains software in BETA state. Do not use in critical production environments.
Version 3.1.2.8 BETA
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.
Download licensed and trial version | Windows support | Download alternative | Version | Release date |
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MagicUtilities-Setup-3.1.2.8-Win10.exe | Windows 10+11 | Download mirror | 3.1.2.8 | 26 Feb 2022 |
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.
Version 3.1.2.6
This is the same as version 3.1.2.4 with a major bugfix for all Magic Utilities apps.
Download licensed and trial version | Windows support | Download alternative | Version | Release date |
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MagicUtilities-Setup-3.1.2.6-Win10.exe | Windows 10+11 | Download mirror | 3.1.2.6 | 25 Feb 2022 |
All applications
- [APP-434] * Fixed license expiry when the time zone was changed. Apologies to all users who have been affected!
Version 3.1.2.4
This is mainly a maintenance release for the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad apps.
Keyboard
- [DRV-215] + Added fn to the modifiers of the large Magic Keyboards with Numeric Keypad.
Mouse + Trackpad
- [APP-423] * Fixed wrong device and icon color after restart of the app.
Trackpad
- [DRV-216] * Fixed dragging speed after double-tap drag a 2nd finger was placed.
Version 3.1.2.3
This is a maintenance release for the Magic Trackpad only.
Trackpad
- [APP-417] * Fixed Reinstall device driver for Magic Trackpad.
Quick summary: Important changes since version 3.1.0.4:
Since the last stable release we added lots a new features across all devices.
All applications
- Fixed random silent app crashing on Windows 11.
- Added new Battery saver options to suspend a device automatically on power events or on demand by the user, more details here.
- Added View > Advanced config settings which is now the global switch for any advanced setting.
- Improved false-positives with some protection tools which slightly increased the startup time of the applications. Therefore by default a splash screen is shown.
Keyboard
- Added configurable Japanese input keys on Japanese keyboards, more details here.
- Added Win+PrintScr and Alt+Win+PrintScr to small keyboards, more details here.
- Added full support for all 3 new Magic Keyboards with (and without) Touch ID.
- Made the Eject/ Lock/Touch ID keys of the small keyboards configurable as del(ete) key or Windows Lock.
- The Eject/Touch ID keys of the large keyboards act now as Windows Lock if not used as fn key.
- Added support to launch Microsoft Store applications.
- Added option Settings > NumLock on app start to turn on NumLock automatically on application start.
Mouse
- Added Live touches visualization on mouse surface.
- Added Touch settings dialog to visually adjust some of the "Advanced touch settings", more details here.
Trackpad
- Added 1 finger Double tap to drag gesture.
- Added Ignore touches option to the bottom buttons config menu, more details here.
- Added Drag lock with various modes, more details here.
- Added config option for a 2 finger Ignore click.
- Added new option to 3 finger dragging: Primary + secondary click.
- Added Live touches visualization on trackpad surface.
- Added configurable 4 finger tap for various Windows 10+11 actions..
Version 3.1.2.2
This is mainly a maintenance release for Windows 11.
All applications
- [APP-375] * Fixed silent app crashes on Windows 11 reported by a few users. If you still get silent app crashes, please contact us.
- [APP-415] * Slightly smaller icons on high DPI displays.
- [APP-412] * Fixed menu item: Settings > Settings storage > Storage in INI files was not selected.
- [APP-410] + Added new option Driver > Driver handler settings > Wait for I/O thread to terminate to let the device I/O thread terminate independently of the application thread to prevent high CPU usage on computer wakeup in rare cases. Default is now off. This was always on before this release.
- [APP-413] * Updated application development tools.
- [APP-409] + Added order number and filename to license import dialogs.
- [APP-336] + Added more user help in case a license expires too early.
Keyboard
- [APP-411] + Added support to launch Microsoft Store apps on F16 - F19 via .lnk files.
Trackpad
- [DRV-211] * Fixed unintended middle click when clicking with 3 fingers.
Version 3.1.2.1
This is maintenance release which adds more error logging in the debug version.
All applications
- [APP-410] + Added check to detect app hanging in full load loop. The app will show an error dialog and terminate.
- [APP-375] * Added more error logging for debug version to detect Windows 11 app crashes.
Keyboard
- [APP-402] * Fixed settings issue with automatic NumLock on app start.
Version 3.1.2.0
This is another Windows 11 maintenance release for Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.
Mouse + Trackpad
- [APP-404] * Fixed swipe up/down to Cycle Task View | Normal | Desktop View on Windows 11.
Version 3.1.1.9
This is a minor maintenance release for the Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.
Trackpad + Keyboard
- [APP-403] + Made 4 finger tap configurable for various Windows 10+11 actions.
- [APP-402] + Added option Settings > NumLock on app start to turn on NumLock automatically on application start. Fixed NumLock off warning for the new 2021 keyboards.
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