SiliconMotion MacOS InstantView Release Note

This software release contains an embedded firmware image.
SiliconMotion devices will be automatically updated with this firmware upon connection.

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06/09/2025 InstantView release  V3.24 R0001
      FW release V2.24 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 15, 14.x, 13.x.

InstantView Updates:
- None.

FW Updates:
- Enabled dual 1200P support for a specific project.

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11/15/2024 InstantView release  V3.22 R0002
      FW release V2.22 R002
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 15, 14.x, 13.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Improved InstantView run-time stability under clamshell mode.

FW Updates:
- Issue fixed: (MAC) resolution would change from 4K to 2K after resuming from sleep with a specific monitor.
- Added a firmware recovery function (new FW IMG required).
- Added one-click monitor-off function for a specific product.

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07/02/2024 InstantView release  V3.21 R0001
      FW release V2.21 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 15, 14.x, 13.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Improved InstantView run-time stability when doing HDMI PNP operations.

FW Updates:
- Support USB status detection for logo function.
- Refine HB logic.

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04/17/2024 InstantView release  V3.20 R0003
      FW release V2.20 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 14.x, 13.x, 12.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Add new ScreenCaptureKit API support above macOS 13.0.
- Tune threads status when exit.

FW Updates:
- Issue fixed: A PnP is required to light up properly after clicking "extend display" from InstantView (certain dongles).
- Optimize the display performance of 1080P@60Hz + 1080P@120Hz.

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01/12/2024 InstantView release  V3.19 R0002
      FW release V2.19 R002
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Improve the InstantView runtime stability.

FW Updates:
- Issue fixed: (Random)There are pop noises when switching to SMI audio while playing videos.
- Support UAC2.0.

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11/06/2023 InstantView release  V3.18 R0003
      FW release V2.18 R004
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Feature Added: System-level rotation support on macOS 13.0 or above.
- Feature Added: Enable HiDPI with rotated display on macOS 13.0 or above.
- Issue fixed: The screen stays off after system is awake with lid closed.
- Improve the display color.

FW Updates:
- Issue fixed: Underflow occur for dual 1080p.
- Issue fixed: Logo garbage with the transmitter IT6251.
- Issue fixed: Screen garbage or flash when play small window video with transmitter IT6251.
- Support ODT setting number from 4 to 8, so that more kinds of DDR can be supported.

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09/12/2023 InstantView release  V3.17 R0004
      FW release V2.17 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Add "Cancel" option when applying HiDPI function.
- Issue fixed: App crashes with two or more devices connected.
- Issue fixed: App keeps reloading if user plugs out and plugs in device while sleeping.

FW Updates:
- Support one more type of HDMI transmitter.

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06/21/2023 InstantView release  V3.16 R0003
      FW release V2.16 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Issue fixed: The rotation applies to two monitors instead of one if the two monitors have the same monitor name and serial number but a DIFFERENT manufacturer/model (very rare).
- Issue fixed: On macOS below 12.0, monitor doesn't light up if it has the same serial number as the previously connected but a DIFFERENT monitor name (very rare).
- Issue fixed: Screen(s) freezes randomly.

FW Updates:
- None.

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04/11/2023 InstantView release  V3.15 R0003
      FW release V2.15 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Issue fixed: Fail to load customized background above macOS 13.2.1.
- Issue fixed: The same model monitors cannot be rotated separately.
- Improved the memory usage.
- Reduced the time required to light up the display.

FW Updates:
- Issue fixed: Audio is noisy on 1080P@75Hz.
- Support one more type of HDMI transmitter and one more type of SROM.
- Added flash encryption for a customized product.
- Added log of product ID.

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11/30/2022 InstantView release  V3.14 R0004
      FW release V2.13 R002
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Add "Support" function.
- Support HiDPI switch.
- Issue fixed: App crash occasionally.

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09/28/2022 InstantView release  V3.13 R0002
      FW release V2.13 R002
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 13.0Beta, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Redefine the logic of App Auto Update

FW Updates:
- Issue fixed: Click "Audio Test" in "Windows Sound Options", there is no audio output.
- Issue fixed: There is no audio output after laptop lid is closed and re-opened.

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8/26/2022 InstantView release  V3.12 R0002
      FW release V2.12 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 13.0Beta, 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Add support of macOS 13.0Beta.
- Issue fixed: Do monitor PNP with two devices connected, App crashes occasionally. 
- Issue fixed: Screens turn black and lit on after the todesk open or closed.

FW Updates:
- Support multiple transmitters work at the same time
- Issue fixed: Screen flicker under 1080p@75HZ. 
- Issue fixed: Open the Windows Sound Setting while playing video, audio become noisy. 
- Issue fixed: Dell 4919DW monitor screen black out under 3840x1080 mode.

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4/12/2022 InstantView release  v3.11 R0001
     FW release v2.11 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Support Rotation.
- Support Apple watch unlock Mac.
- Issue fixed: Display disorder or screen hang for Multiple dockings work together.
- Issue fixed: Sleep or monitor off then close the lid, screen may hang after resume back.  

FW Updates:
- Support U3 switches to U2 when U3 is unstable.
- Issue fixed: 4k tearing in corner case.
- Issue fixed: Screen black for triple displays product. 
- Issue fixed: There is noise when playing video with SAMSUNG C24H89 or ACER EI491CR monitor.
- Issue fixed: Underflow may occur with SAMSUNG C24H89 or ACER EI491CR monitor.

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1/28/2022 InstantView release v2.9 R0005
     FW release 2.10 R001
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Support HiDPI for Apple Silicon and macOS， require macOS version 12.0 or later.
- Issue fixed: Screen may hang or black out with the following operations: Set to extend mode for single HDMI, put OS to sleep, close the lid, and open the lid again.  

FW Updates:
- Issue fixed: With Samsung C24H89 monitor, garbage appears on the Logo screen when rebooting from hibernation.
- Issue fixed: With Asus PA279CV monitor, screen may black out after rebooting the Apple M1 system.

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12/28/2021 InstantView release v2.9 R0004
      FW release 2.9 R003
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 12.x, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- support  HiDPI on X86 MacBooks.
- Support FW logging feature.
- Issue fixed: Screen may black with ASUS MX25A monitor. 
- Issue fixed: The HW cursor may not disappear automatically when playing video.

FW Updates:
- Pass HDMI protocol compliance test including LeCroy 980 9G and 980 48G.
- Support CS42L42 Audio codec.
- Support host to acquire FW log.
- Issue fixed:  HDMI and earphone may output audio at the same time.


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9/15/2021 InstantView release  v2.8 R0002
                FW Release v2.7 R006
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 12.0Beta, 11.x, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Issue fixed: InstantView UI may be incorrect.
- Issue fixed: The text does not align on the menu bar.
- Issue fixed: ViewSonic VX2270 monitor does not work normally. 

FW Updates:
- support STDP2600 DP transmitter.
- Issue fixed: The max resolution of DP port is limited to 1080p.
- Issue fixed: Plug out DP monitor, the view of DP in Display Settings does not disappear.
- Issue fixed: 75 Hz modes are omitted in the mode list.


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8/18/2021 InstantView release v2.7 R0006
    FW release V2.7 R0005
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Support OS/kernel/arch: 
1. OS Version: 11.4, 10.15.x.

InstantView Updates:
- Removed “Optional driver installation” and "Uninstall Driver" operations from InstantView APP.
- Implemented the new behavior of background image.
- Reduce 4K display and cursor movement latency.
- Issue fixed: It is fail to change resolution. 
- Issue fixed: Do monitor PNP or change user by the top right corner, the status change from mirror to extend or from extend to mirror. 
- Issue fixed: Enable the function of “open before login”, log out then log in , the screens will show logo and black then show desktop normally.

FW Updates:
- Support optional Audio IN.
