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AirServer Changelog

What's new in AirServer 5.5.11

Feb 10, 2020
  • Added support for Oculus.
  • Fixed compatibility issues with AirServer Connect app.
  • Fixed issue that caused a numpad to appear when needing to enter a password for AirPlay.
  • Fixed YouTube login prompt issue.
  • Fixed discovery issues with Google Cast and AirPlay.
  • Administrator privileges are now always required to deactivate AirServer within the application.

New in AirServer 5.5.9 (Aug 20, 2019)

  • Fixed compatibility issues with AirServer Connect app.
  • Fixed AirServer not showing up on older iOS devices running iOS7 and iOS8.

New in AirServer 5.5.8 (Aug 9, 2019)

  • Fixed AirServer not showing up on older iOS devices running iOS7 and iOS8.

New in AirServer 5.5.7 (Jun 28, 2019)

  • Fixed Miracast to allow more than one connection at the same time.
  • Fixed Miracast on older Windows 10 versions.
  • Improved Google Cast discovery.
  • Improved overall performance.

New in AirServer 5.5.6 (Jun 26, 2019)

  • Fixed Miracast to allow more than one connection at the same time.
  • Fixed Miracast on older Windows 10 versions.
  • Improved Google Cast discovery.
  • Improved overall performance.

New in AirServer 5.5.5 (Jun 22, 2019)

  • Fixed Miracast to allow more than one connection at the same time.
  • Fixed Miracast on older Windows 10 versions.
  • Improved Google Cast discovery.
  • Improved overall performance.

New in AirServer 5.5.4 (Oct 15, 2018)

  • Fixed Miracast receiver on systems running Windows 10 - 1809 or newer.
  • Enabled Miracast over infrastructure security.
  • Added Miracast over infrastructure PIN support.

New in AirServer 5.5.3 (Apr 11, 2018)

  • Fixed Miracast receiver on systems running Windows 10 - 1803 or newer.

New in AirServer 5.4.9 (Nov 18, 2017)

  • Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 11.2 beta.
  • Fixed crash on exit on 32-bit version of AirServer.

New in AirServer 5.4.8 (Nov 15, 2017)

  • Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 11.2 beta.
  • Fixed crash on exit on 32-bit version of AirServer.

New in AirServer 5.4.6 (Oct 20, 2017)

  • Fixed QR Code scanning issues from AirServer Connect and iOS 11.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 5.3.2 (Jun 13, 2017)

  • Fixed compatibility with iOS 11.
  • Fixed streaming to YouTube Live.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 5.3.0 (May 3, 2017)

  • Significantly improved Google Cast discovery and performance.
  • Fixed Google Cast mirroring issues between AirServer and some older Chromebooks.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 5.2.23 (Apr 12, 2017)

  • Optimized for Windows 10 Creators Update.
  • Added ability to change computer name over Miracast.
  • Improved Miracast performance.
  • Improved recording performance in Windows 10.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 5.2.14 (Mar 6, 2017)

  • Improved Miracast performance when the PC is also connected to the network over Wi-Fi.
  • Added a workaround which prevents iOS devices from stalling if computer name is changed while fixed password is enabled.
  • Added a workaround which prevents iOS devices from stalling if the device enters power save mode while mirroring is active.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 5.1.2 (Nov 22, 2016)

  • Added full support for iOS 10.2

New in AirServer 5.1.0 (Aug 17, 2016)

  • Miracast - Error 120 - Fixed:
  • Miracast is now fully supported on Windows 10, Version 1607 (aka. Anniversary Update) with support for a lot more devices than Microsoft's new Connect app.

New in AirServer 5.0.6.0 (Jul 29, 2016)

  • Say Hello to AirPlay + Google Cast + Miracast:
  • We are proud to offer this major update with full Google Cast receiving support, free of charge to all our customers. With the new update, you can now receive screen casts navitely from Chromebooks and Android devices. Other platforms such as Windows 7 and Linux are also supported using the screen casting sender built into the Google Chrome browser

New in AirServer 4.2.9 (May 20, 2016)

  • Fixed occasional disconnects when mirroring using AirServer Connect running on Android.
  • Fixed various minor issues

New in AirServer 4.2.5 (May 5, 2016)

  • Improved compatibility with Windows 10 Insider Preview builds
  • Removed QuickTime as a recommended component for AirServer
  • Fixed Installer related issues

New in AirServer 4.2.0 (Mar 27, 2016)

  • Improved compatibility with iOS 9.3
  • Fixed on-screen code related connectivity issues in some environments
  • Fixed various minor issues

New in AirServer 4.1.11 (Feb 23, 2016)

  • Fixed Miracast connectivity and blank screen issues.

New in AirServer 4.1.4 (Feb 9, 2016)

  • Fixed Miracast connectivity issues with recently updated Windows 10 senders.

New in AirServer 4.1.1 (Jan 15, 2016)

  • AirServer no longer requires Apple Bonjour or iTunes as a pre-requisite.
  • Stability related fixes.

New in AirServer 4.0.31.0 (Oct 27, 2015)

  • Better detection of iPad in inconsistent state, and dynamic ports for mirroring being potentially blocked.
  • Fixed desktop mirroring from OS X Mavericks 10.9.
  • Improved logging and minor bugfixes.

New in AirServer 4.0.29.0 (Oct 23, 2015)

  • Better detection of iPad in inconsistent state, and dynamic ports for mirroring being potentially blocked.

New in AirServer 4.0.26.0 (Oct 17, 2015)

  • Fixed onscreen code authentication issues
  • Re-added 1:1 pixel support due to popular demand
  • Installer will attempt to install KB2999226 if missing
  • iOS 9 related stability fixes

New in AirServer 4.0.20.0 (Sep 25, 2015)

  • Installation pre-requirements simplified
  • Recording crashes fixed
  • Recording rotation corrected
  • Pin entry now pops up number pad consistently
  • Camera and microphone selection for live streaming improved
  • Stability improvements

New in AirServer 4.0.11.0 (Sep 17, 2015)

  • Full iOS 9 and El Capitan compatibility
  • Encrypted AirPlay
  • Live streaming to YouTube Live
  • Retina quality mirroring and recording
  • Full support for OS X El Capitan's AirPlay features

New in AirServer 3.1.16.0 (Jul 30, 2015)

  • Added Miracast support for Windows 10.
  • Added other Windows 10 related optimizations.
  • Includes various other bug-fixes.

New in AirServer 3.1.5.0 (Apr 30, 2015)

  • Added discovery across subnets/vlans using AirServerConnect - our new iOS discovery app
  • Added Advanced Diagnostics Tab in AirServer Settings
  • Includes various other bug-fixes

New in AirServer 3.1.2.0 (Apr 21, 2015)

  • Added discovery across subnets/vlans using AirServerConnect - our new iOS discovery app
  • Added Advanced Diagnostics Tab in AirServer Settings
  • Includes various other bug-fixes

New in AirServer 3.0.26.0 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • Improved Miracast connectivity
  • Improved picture quality
  • Stability fixes for both AirPlay and Miracast

New in AirServer 3.0.19.0 (Nov 26, 2014)

  • Fixed random disconnects when initiating AirPlay Mirroring from iOS 8.1 devices.
  • Improved audio streaming quality in noisy envrionments.

New in AirServer 3.0.18.0 (Nov 24, 2014)

  • Fixed random disconnects when initiating AirPlay Mirroring from iOS 8.1 devices.
  • Improved audio streaming quality in noisy envrionments.

New in AirServer 3.0.17.0 (Nov 22, 2014)

  • Fixed random disconnects when initiating AirPlay Mirroring from iOS 8.1 devices.
  • Improved audio streaming quality in noisy envrionments.

New in AirServer 3.0.16.0 (Nov 11, 2014)

  • Improved Miracast compatibility.
  • Fixed AirPlay camera roll video playback.
  • Fixed occasional crashes on connect/disconnect on some Win7 environments.
  • Removed Bonjour warning if AirPlay feature was not enabled in the installer.

New in AirServer 3.0.15.0 (Nov 7, 2014)

  • Fixed AirPlay camera roll video playback.
  • Fixed occasional crashes on connect/disconnect on some Win7 environments.

New in AirServer 3.0.12.0 (Nov 4, 2014)

  • Added Miracast support from all Miracast compatible devices including Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, Surface 3, Android and all Intel 7260 based Windows 8.1 computers. No need to install any 3rd party applications on the sending devices.

New in AirServer 3.0.11.0 (Nov 1, 2014)

  • Added Miracast support from all Miracast compatible devices.
  • These include Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, Surface 3, Android and all Intel 7260 based Windows 8.1 computers.
  • No need to install any 3rd party applications on the sending devices.

New in AirServer 2.1.2.0 (Oct 15, 2014)

  • Fixed incompatibility with Windows Media Player on Windows 7

New in AirServer 2.1.0.0 (Sep 19, 2014)

  • Fixed audio playback issues over AirPlay mirroring from devices running iOS 8.0

New in AirServer 2.0.2.0 (Sep 19, 2014)

  • Recording - Works on all supported platforms including Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1
  • Right-click on the mirroring screen and use the context menu to start recording.
  • Improved support for video playback from Synology devices.
  • Fast user switching support has been improved.
  • 2.0.0 - 2.0.2 contains minor stability fixes.

New in AirServer 2.0.1.0 (Jun 14, 2014)

  • Recording - Works on all supported platforms including Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1
  • Right-click on the mirroring screen and use the context menu to start recording.
  • Improved support for video playback from Synology devices.
  • Fast user switching support has been improved.

New in AirServer 1.9.8 (May 3, 2014)

  • Enabled Quad HD Desktop Mirroring
  • Fixed Heartbleed related security issues
  • Fixed other minor bugs

New in AirServer 1.9.7.1 (Mar 28, 2014)

  • Added Windows 8/8.1 related enhancements.

New in AirServer 1.9.7.0 (Mar 28, 2014)

  • Added single user mode to enforce only one client to be connected at a given time
  • Added wait cursor when buffering video playback
  • Optimized video playback
  • Fixed a startup issue that would cause AirServer to hang on startup if there was an unresponsive application running
  • Fixed various stability related issues

New in AirServer 1.9.4.0 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Added Windows 8.1 compatibility
  • Fixed iPhone 5s screen rotation issues while mirroring
  • Fixed handling of PASSWORDTYPE property for the installer

New in AirServer 1.9.1 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Key features:
  • Support for iOS 7 added
  • Support for iPhone 5s 64-bit added
  • Audio rewritten using Microsoft Media Foundation
  • Better support for various audio formats
  • Better iTunes multiple speakers audio synchronization
  • New authentication methods: On screen passcode/password/ask me
  • Support for fast user switching
  • Installer can use transforms, to drive activation and configuration (PIDKEY, CHECKFORUPDATES)
  • Using Orca open the msi and then from the Transform menu select New Transform. Then make the changes you want to make to the installer. For example to have the installer activate AirServer open the Property table and add a property named PIDKEY with the value being the activation code or email address. After making the changes select Generate Transform from the Transform menu. Then select Close Transform from the Transform menu and then Close from the File menu and then exit Orca
  • To use the transform (or test it) you can use msiexec
  • Msiexec.exe /i AirServerSetup.msi /q TRANSFORMS=XYZAirServer.mst
  • For debugging you might want to use some logging
  • Msiexec.exe /i AirServerSetup.msi /q TRANSFORMS=XYZAirServer.mst /L*V logfile.txt
  • Properties of interest
  • PIDKEY activation code or email address
  • CHECKFORUPDATES=YES/TRUE/1/enable/NO/FALSE/0/disable (case insensitive)
  • More command line options
  • AirServerConsole.exe can now be run with the following command lines. AirServer.exe can also be run with the following command lines but as it is not a console application it does not report output to a console window
  • Usage
  • AirServerConsole.exe [optional argument prefix][optional arguments]
  • Running AirServerConsole.exe with no arguments will cause AirServer to start with a console window. AirServer will print diagnostic messages into the console window
  • Optional Argument Prefix
  • You can prefix the argument name with / or - or -- if you want. You do not have to specify a prefix
  • Optional Arguments
  • AirServerConsole.exe processes argument names character by character. This means that /version can be truncated to /ve. Specifying /v will cause confusion between /validate and /version. Such confusion will result in the appearance of this help text that you are reading
  • activate [activation code]
  • Activates AirServer with the given activation code. If no activation code is specified then the activation code is removed. Removing the activation code does not deactivate the instance of AirServer on the. activation servers, it simply removes the activation information from the registry. Activation is also possible from the installer by using msiexec.exe and specifying the activation code as the named parameter PIDKEY. If you activate with the process running elevated then the activation information is writed under the local machine registry hive otherwise it is written to the current user's registry hive
  • activate everyone
  • Activates everyone on the computer with the activation code of the current user. This command must be run elevated as it moves the activation code from the current user's registry hive to the local machine registry hive
  • authenticate [who] [using] PasswordType
  • "who" defines who the authentication setting is applied to. Valid values are "me" and "everyone". The default is "everyone"
  • "me" causes the setting to write the current users registry store
  • "everyone" causes the setting to write to the local machine registry store
  • "using" is an optional word for readability
  • "PasswordType" can have one the following values
  • Password Type Notes
  • none Turns authentication off
  • password [string] The password specified as "string" is used to authenticate
  • onscreenpassword A random password is displayed on the computers monitor, when authentication occurs
  • passcode A random password is displayed on the computers monitor, when authentication occurs
  • askme A "yes"/"no" question is shown on the computers monitor, when authentication occurs
  • If the old or new settings apply to eveyone then run this command from an elevated command prompt
  • See also "remove authentication"
  • deactivate
  • Deactivates AirServer and removes the activation information from the registry. Deactivation will also attempt to remove the activation from the activation servers
  • disable feature
  • The disable option disables a feature of AirServer. Replace the text "feature" with the name of the feature to disable. Multiple features can be specified by placing a space between them. The following features can be disabled currently
  • Feature Name Notes
  • CheckForUpdates The command must be run elevated
  • RunAtStartup The command must be run elevated
  • enable feature
  • The enable option enables a feature of AirServer. Replace the text "feature" with the name of the feature to enable. Multiple features can be specified by placing a space between them. The following features can be enabled currently
  • Feature Name Notes
  • CheckForUpdates The command must be run elevated
  • RunAtStartup The command must be run elevated
  • help|?
  • Displays information about commands that this program supports
  • remove activation
  • The "remove activation" option removes the activation information from the registry. This does not deactivate AirServer on the activation servers
  • remove authentication
  • This option attempts to remove all authentication information from the registry. Run this command elevated if the authentication settings apply to everyone
  • run
  • The run option starts AirServer with a console window that displays diagnostic information
  • validate
  • The validate option checks that the activation information in the registry is valid and that the product is activated. If the check is successfull then 0 is returned from the process and 0 is printed to the console. If the check is not successfull then 1 is returned from the process and 1 is printed. If an unexpected error occurs then that will be reported on the console also
  • version
  • Displays version information for AirServer.exe
  • Activation prompts to activate all user accounts on the computer
  • Video playback uses the prefered audio output when using Media Foundation or DirectShow
  • Uninstaller does not show "Launch Air Server" when run with full UI
  • Various performance enhancements and bug fixes

New in AirServer 1.1.8 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug which caused AirServer to show AAC-ELD not supported error and crash when mirroring from iOS 6.1.
  • Fixed a bug which caused AirServer to display a black screen when streaming videos from iOS 6.1.

New in AirServer 1.1.5 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug which sometimes prevented AirServer from playing audio with mirroring when using iOS 6.1.

New in AirServer 1.1.4 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Re-engineered for iOS 6.1.

New in AirServer 1.1.2 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug which prevented AirServer to start on some machines.

New in AirServer 1.1.1 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Improved support for Windows 2008/R2 Server
  • Fixed offline activation related issues
  • Fixed artifact issues on some displays when using slow network setting
  • Fixed various other bugs

New in AirServer 1.1 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Greatly enhanced mirroring picture quality.
  • Added post processing filters for mirroring - requires graphics card that supports shader model 2.0.
  • Added "Always On Top" window option.
  • Added support for projectors.
  • Added compatibility with MCE in fullscreen mode.
  • Added support for DirectShow codecs.
  • Added support for DRM protected purchased videos.
  • Added compatiblity with "Remote Speakers Output Plug-In" for WinAmp by Eric Milles.
  • Added iTunes multiple speakers sync support.
  • Improved 3rd party firewall awareness and compatibility.
  • Fixed random disconnects.
  • Fixed fullscreen shortcuts.
  • Fixed side by side mirroring.
  • "Run as Administrator" will automatically move current activation to all users.
  • Run as startup setting will be set for all users if AirServer was launched with "Run as Administrator".
  • AirServer can now be activated via command prompt using: "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\AirServer\AirServer\AirServerConsole" activate ActivationCode
  • AirServer can now be deactivated and its license unregistered from our server using: "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\AirServer\AirServer\AirServerConsole" deactivate

New in AirServer 1.0 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • Re-engineered to support iOS 6 and iPhone 5.
  • AirServer now supports 1080p HD mirroring and content from iOS 6.
  • Added extended support for video-on-demand apps like Netflix in iOS 6.
  • Added optimizations for new iPhone 5 screen resolution.
  • Added AirPlay Audio streaming support.
  • Added AirPlay Video streaming support.
  • Added AirPlay Photo and Slideshow support.
  • Includes various bug-fixes.

New in AirServer 0.9.1.0 (Jun 6, 2012)

  • Added password authentication.
  • Added support for simultaneous mirroring connections.
  • Added support for a wide variety of older graphic cards.
  • Added support for various virtual machine environments.
  • Fixed various activation related issues.
  • Fixed various crashes/disconnects.
  • Audio is not included with this upgrade but is in its final testing phase.