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        DisplayLink macOS Application Release Note

Version: 14.0.0
Build: 94360437b0d (17)

Date: 11th September 2025

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A. Introduction
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This is DisplayLink Manager macOS app 14.0.0 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, 15.x and 26.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
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A.  Introduction
B.  Contents
C.  Changes in this release
C.1 Changes since 13.0 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
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- Support for macOS Tahoe 26.
- DisplayLink Manager Application now launches automatically at system startup after installation.
  The Screen Login extension is now installed automatically as part of the DisplayLink Manager installer.
- Unlocking Mac with Apple Watch now respects the system setting.
- Support for the f.lux application is automatically detected and enabled. (VIFR-6838)
- Support request creation is now consistent across all platforms.
- Resolved an issue where some DisplayPort-connected monitors attached to the dock were incorrectly detected as 'No Monitor'. (VIFR-6529)
- [DL-6350] Fixed an issue where display timings exceeding device capabilities were incorrectly offered. (VIFR-6702)
- Fixed intermittent brightness changes after closing QuickTime or Safari in fullscreen mode. (VIFR-6705)

C.1 Changes since 13.0 release
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Changes in 13.1
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- Fixed an issue where monitors sometimes remained blank after resuming from sleep. (VIFR-6235, VIFR-6254)
- Added 3072×1260 to the list of experimental HiDPI modes. (VIFR-6535)
- Fixed missing low disk space warning. (VIFR-6758)
- [DL-7xxx] Resolved an issue causing projector flashing when set to 2048×1080@60. (VIFR-6365)
- [DL-7xxx] Fixed issue where the device was not visible in the system when using a USB 2.0 connection. (VIFR-6591)
- [DL-7xxx] Fixed color corruption in dark mode under the mouse cursor on high refresh rate screens. (VIFR-6697)

Changes in 13.0
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- Beta support for macOS Tahoe 26.
- Mitigation for the problem in Microsoft Teams where screen sharing controls do not appear during screen sharing sessions. (VIFR-5279)
- Improved overall driver reliability through background fixes in multiple scenarios.


D. Supported operating systems
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The DisplayLink macOS application can be installed on Apple Mac computers running OS version:
 - macOS Ventura 13
 - macOS Sonoma 14
 - macOS Sequoia 15
 - macOS Tahoe 26

Older versions of our drivers are available from our website:
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos


E. Language support
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The DisplayLink macOS application is only available in English.


F. Supported hardware
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DisplayLink IC series supported:
- DL-7xxx
- DL-6xxx
- DL-5xxx
- DL-41xx
- DL-3xxx
- DL-1x5


G. Operating system limitations
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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
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- An updated list of troubleshooting suggestions is available at http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/topics/80209.
- 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)
- Image corruption may occur after unplugging and replugging the device on Intel-based Macs. (VIFR-6803)

I. Third-party component libraries
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The following 3rd-party libraries are included in this release:
 - boost				1.88.0 - Boost Software License 1.0
 - mbedTLS				3.6.4 - Apache 2.0 license
 - mbedTLS				3.6.2 - Apache 2.0 license (device firmware)
 - tinyxml2				11.0.0 - Zlib license
 - JSON for Modern C++			3.12.0 - MIT License
