IFP63 Series Firmware Release Notes

Applies to:

• ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP6563, IFP7563, and IFP8663

Version 20260902
Release Date: Sep 25, 2026

Changes and improvements for this release:

• Active Pen: Added support for the VB-PEN-201 in TeamOne and Annotation.
• ViewSonic Write-Away: Added instant writing support. Lifting the active pen from its holder automatically launches the Annotation app.
• Annotation: Added floating mode and palm rejection, and reduced cases where the palm eraser was incorrectly recognized as handwriting.
• ViewBoard Settings Widget: Added a widget with controls for volume, brightness, input source, and user switching.
• Audio: Added Audio Adjustment Settings with a sound equalizer.
• Setup Wizard: Added clearer launcher selection and Manager configuration guidance, plus brightness and volume controls during initial setup.
• ViewBoard Launcher: Added a Guest Mode toggle, an option to make Guest Mode the default, and a setting to clear app data.
• Account and File Access: Optimized Google single sign-on and added global vFolder search for linked Google Drive accounts.
• Google Launcher: Added Auto Reboot and Crestron device-control and integration support.
• OTA Updates: Added an option to disable automatic OTA updates.
• App Management: New User and Guest accounts now automatically inherit the Owner account's app enable and disable settings.
• RS-232: Added a command for querying available input sources.
• Home Button: Added a configurable option to return to the Windows, Linux, or Android OPS desktop when using a slot-in PC.
• Pre-Installed Apps: OfficeSuite is no longer pre-installed on the device.
• Wi-Fi Settings: Wi-Fi and Hotspot & tethering settings are hidden when no Wi-Fi dongle is connected.
• Hidden Wi-Fi Networks: Fixed an issue that prevented the device from connecting to a hidden SSID.
• Startup Application: Fixed an issue where the configured startup application did not launch when the device started directly in a User profile.
• AirSync: Fixed an issue that prevented AirSync from being upgraded in EDLA user mode.
• Security Certificates: Added support for the Sectigo Public Server Authentication Root R46 and E46 certificates.
• Security Updates: Applied patches for CVE-2025-48543 and CVE-2025-48626.
• HDMI CEC Compatibility: Fixed a compatibility issue affecting the Poly Studio X50 and Raspberry Pi 3 V1.3.
• HDMI Audio: Fixed an issue where the first second of audio could be lost after reconnecting a Lenovo notebook through HDMI.
• WPD-900 Input Switching: Fixed an issue where the system could incorrectly switch back to the WPD-900 HDMI source after changing inputs or returning to the Launcher when Smart USB 3.0 was disabled.
• Screen Timeout and Screen Saver: Fixed an issue where Screen Timeout and Screen Saver remained active while viewing external sources.

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