Release Notes

Stay up to date on Hexnode’s latest releases, updates and fixes.

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Effortless Bulk File Downloads for Android!

Managing your Android devices just got a little more efficient. We have upgraded the File Explorer to allow for bulk downloads, saving you the hassle of clicking through files one by one. What’s New? You can now select and download multiple files simultaneously directly from the Hexnode UEM portal, using File Explorer. Whether you need…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Web Clips Now Supported in iOS Multi App Kiosk

We are excited to announce that you can now add Web Clips directly to your iOS Multi App Kiosk policies in Hexnode UEM. Previously, the Multi App Kiosk policy allowed you to lock down devices using a combination of Enterprise, System, Store, and VPP apps. With this latest update, Web Clips can be added right alongside them. While our dedicated Web App Kiosk policy…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Precision Syncing: Advanced Filters for Microsoft Entra 

We are excited to announce a powerful enhancement to our Microsoft Entra integration. You now have ultimate control over exactly which users are imported into your Hexnode portal thanks to our new advanced filtering capabilities! Previously, syncing targets were limited to broad categories like “All users & groups”, "All users", "All groups", or manually selecting "Specific groups". While functional, we knew…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Patch Management Lands on tvOS and visionOS – iOS Gets an Upgrade Too

Big news for device managers! Patch Management is now supported on tvOS and visionOS, allowing administrators to manage OS updates and security patches with greater control and consistency. The new Patches and Updates policy is introduced for these platforms, helping ensure devices stay updated without relying on manual intervention. With Declarative Device Management (DDM), supported…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Support for File Management actions in Hexnode API

We've expanded the Hexnode API with robust file management capabilities, offering more flexibility in deploying and removing files across your endpoints. What's new? The API now supports the following enhancements: Deploy file – Enables you to send files to a specific destination path on targeted devices, users, device groups, or user groups. Remove file –…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

macOS Remote Access Just Got a Major Upgrade 

We are excited to announce a major enhancement for IT administrators managing Apple fleets. The introduction of the macOS Remote Access policy is designed to streamline remote troubleshooting and eliminate authorization hurdles when supporting your macOS users. Here is a breakdown of the new capabilities you can now push to your devices: Enable unattended remote access: Do you need to troubleshoot…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Locked out? Not anymore: Local login fallback in Hexnode Access

What’s new  Hexnode Access now lets you fall back to local login when Hexnode Access authentication isn’t available. We’ve introduced the Fallback to Local Login option within Hexnode Access for both macOS and Windows platforms. This ensures that if cloud authentication is unavailable, users aren't left stranded at the login screen.  Why it’s useful  Identity providers and networks aren't infallible. Whether it’s a service outage or a "dead zone" in the field, authentication hurdles shouldn't result in…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Execute Custom Script comes to Android

Hexnode UEM now supports executing custom scripts on Android devices, enabling instant, on-demand actions without relying on policy deployment cycles. This helps perform real-time operations such as app management, device control, and activity handling. What’s New The Execute Custom Script remote action allows you to run predefined or custom scripts directly on Android devices. This…

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2 weeks ago Mar 19, 2026

Find Devices Faster With The New Genie AI Upgrade

Hexnode Genie AI just got smarter—making the way you find and understand devices faster and more intuitive.  You can now filter devices using simple, natural language prompts, eg: “list all inactive devices”, so retrieving the exact devices you’re looking for from your portal takes just seconds.  A new permission, “Allow Genie AI access to device details”, available in the Hexnode Genie AI tab under the Admin section, allows Genie AI to access key…

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1 month ago Feb 17, 2026

Introducing Hexnode XDR

Security should not live in a separate silo away from device management. Hexnode XDR bridges the gap, allowing you to bring monitoring, investigation, and response into the same ecosystem as your managed devices. By integrating Hexnode XDR with your UEM instance, you no longer need to switch between disconnected tools to understand what happened on…

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2 months ago Feb 05, 2026

Bulk Actions, Now With Guardrails

One click shouldn’t change everything. A new control adds a safety layer to bulk device actions, helping teams avoid large-scale mistakes while keeping technicians free to work on individual devices.  Disable Bulk Actions Using Custom Roles   Hexnode now provides an option to limit whether technicians can execute actions on multiple devices using a permission in Custom Roles.  While creating or editing a role, the “Execute actions…

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2 months ago Feb 05, 2026

LAPS isn't just for Windows anymore 

Hexnode UEM introduces Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) support for macOS, extending secure local administrator password management beyond Windows devices. macOS LAPS automatically rotates local administrator passwords to reduce the risks associated with reused or long-lived credentials and to minimize exposure of privileged accounts. Note that macOS LAPS features are available as an add-on. To learn more…