macOS Device Agent
Release Notes
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Release 2024.0.0 -- October 5, 2023
Changes to Version Numbering
Going forward, the versioning of all SOTI products is being changed to provide a more consistent label that better reflects the timing of the release. 2024.0.0 is the next release after 15.2.3 for the SOTI MobiControl macOS agent, and all following releases will use this numbering convention.
Release Highlights
macOS 14 Support
We now offer full support for macOS 14! Take advantage of the latest features and enhancements by upgrading your devices today.
Task Scheduler
Admins can now schedule script execution on macOS devices, ensuring consistent and reliable task execution.
Custom Data Support
The new Custom Data feature provides a valuable resource for better identification and targeting of macOS devices by allowing admins to define their own searchable custom data sets. This targeted approach allows for more efficient allocation of resources, quicker troubleshooting, and seamless execution of device management tasks.
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Release 15.2.3 -- July 26, 2023
Release Highlights
New macOS Agent Branding
The macOS agent logo has been updated to reflect the redesigned branding for SOTI MobiControl.
Updated OpenSSL Library
The latest release includes an updated OpenSSL library, enhancing security and performance. This update addresses potential vulnerabilities and ensures compatibility with the latest industry standards. Users can now benefit from improved encryption, stronger cryptographic algorithms, and overall enhanced security measures in their applications.
macOS Agent Notarized
The agent has been notarized in Apple's macOS security requirements to ensure software integrity, protection against tampering, and a smooth installation experience without security warnings.
Azure Conditional Access Flow Improvements
Azure Conditional Access flow helps control access to Azure resources based on specific conditions. With this improvement, users are provided more context when prompted with an Interaction Required message, helping them resolve the message and continue their work with minimal interruption.
Resolved Issues
MCMR-32796 Text was difficult to read on the agent installer screen when device was in Dark Mode MCMR-33288, MCMR-33639 Users were prompted for LDAP and password authentication whenever a device was unlocked MCMR-33441 DMG applications could not be correctly installed 15.2.2 January 19, 2023
Release Highlights
Minimize Agent to Menu Bar Extra
You can now control the agent’s visibility in the dock from your SOTI MobiControl configuration. With these new settings, minimizing the agent hides it in the dock, but it remains active and accessible from the menu bar extra.
Agent Icon Enhancements
The agent icon in the menu bar extra now communicates its current connection status with the SOTI MobiControl server. For messages received and similar alerts that require your attention, the agent displays a red notification dot on top of the menu bar extra icon to ensure no important notices are missed. The icon has also been updated to reflect both light and dark themes and automatically changes its color depending on which version of the desktop you have selected.
Persistent Server Connection
The agent now attempts to reconnect with the SOTI MobiControl server every 30 minutes when it has been disconnected. This enables the agent to automatically come back online after going offline for server maintenance or after an unexpected disconnect.
15.2.1 July 11, 2022
Release Highlights
Conditional Access for Microsoft 365 Apps
You can now conditionally grant or deny access to Microsoft 365 apps and other apps that use Azure AD authentication on macOS devices. This feature is supported as of SOTI MobiControl 15.5.2.
Enhanced Support for Script Execution
The Send Script feature has been upgraded to allow you to execute multi-line scripts from the web console. The agent is now able to distinguish the built-in script functions from macOS script commands, allowing you to integrate both SOTI MobiControl and macOS scripts as part of the same execution. This feature is supported as of SOTI MobiControl 15.5.2.
Dynamic Build Number for macOS Agent
The Build Number for the macOS agent is now dynamic and automatically increments with each new build.
Resolved Issues
MC-145611 Agent Enrollment endpoints passed requests without first validating the IdP MCMR-31131 Mandatory packages were not automatically installed in the background and required user intervention 15.2.0 -- March 1, 2022
Release Highlights
Universal SOTI MobiControl Agent for macOS Devices
The SOTI MobiControl Agent can now be installed on macOS devices with Apple Silicon processors without the need for Rosetta 2 software, and on macOS devices with Intel processors.
Resolved Issues
MCMR-30307 MobiControl would attempt to reinstall an app if it detected a version currently installed was different than the version in App Policy -
Release Version 15.1.2 -- June 2, 2021
15.1.2 June 2, 2021
Resolved Issues
MCMR-26618 PKG files could not be installed on some devices due to updates to Apple Scripts MCMR-27118 The macOS version was not correctly displayed on the Device Detail screen 15.1.1 April 8, 2021
Resolved Issues
MC-121032 The macOS version was not correctly displayed on the Device Detail screen MCMR-25904 Remote control did not function and displayed a black screen on some macOS devices MCMR-26449 The macOS agent failed to send out the debug report 15.1.0 February 25, 2021
Release Highlights
- Enhanced logging for permission checks during Remote Control sessions (starting with the SOTI Assist 3.0 release)
- Content Library ready (will be available in the future release of SOTI MobiControl Server)
Resolved Issues
MCMR-24749 The macOS agent failed to send out the debug report