About this release
Learn about new features, enhancements, fixed issues, and known issues.
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What’s new in 24.9.0
Supports GACS authenticated microservices (Cloud)
Previously, Citrix Workspace app for Android received GACS settings from unauthenticated endpoints. Starting from the 24.9.0 version, Citrix Workspace app for Android supports authenticated microservices, which allows GACS to manage user groups for enterprises. This feature helps admins by providing enhanced flexibility and control to manage different user groups within an organization.
Note:
This feature is currently supported for cloud stores only.
For more information, see Manage settings for user group using configuration profile (Preview)
Enhanced EDT congestion control
The Enhanced EDT congestion control feature optimally utilizes the available network bandwidth, resulting in improved throughput and reduced latencies for internet traffic. This allows users with poor network connections to experience seamless sessions on their mobile devices. Overall, this feature enhances the user experience and usability of Citrix Workspace app for Android.
Note:
- By default, this feature is enabled. However, to use this feature, ensure you enable the Citrix Workspace app > Settings > Advanced > EDT option.
- This feature is supported on both cloud and on-premises stores.
For more information about configurations, see Enhanced EDT congestion control in the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops documentation.
Support for more than one session on Samsung DeX with Samsung Knox
Previously, Citrix Workspace app for Android supported only one virtual session at a time on Samsung DeX with Samsung Knox.
Starting with the 24.9.0 version, Citrix Workspace app for Android supports running more than one session on Samsung DeX devices with Samsung Knox. This means end users can have one instance displayed on an external monitor in DeX mode and another on the device display. This arrangement improves the user experience and makes Samsung DeX devices with Samsung Knox a strong alternative to traditional desktop devices. Furthermore, users can integrate the benefit of the Secure Folder in their virtual session, allowing them to store all their sensitive files in Secure Folder securely. The folder is protected by the Samsung Knox, which encrypts all files stored there, making sure that your information is kept safe from any malicious attacks. To integrate the support for the Secure Folder feature, the app utilizes the capability to initiate two instances of the Citrix Workspace app. User can run the second instance of Citrix Workspace app by enabling the Secure Folder.
Prerequisites
- Your device must be running Android 12 or later.
- Your device must have One UI 6.0 installed (the minimum supported version is One UI 2.0)
Here, in the image:
- Citrix Workspace app window that is open on the Samsung Dex device.
- Virtual Desktop session opened from window 1.
- Citrix Workspace app window that is open from the Secure Folder.
- Virtual Desktop session opened from window 3.
Fixed issues
There are no fixed issues in the release.
Known issues
There are no new known issues in the release.
Note:
For a complete list of issues in the earlier releases, see the Known issues section.
Earlier releases
This section provides information on the new features and fixed issues in the previous releases that we support as per the Lifecycle Milestones for Citrix Workspace app.
24.8.0
This release addresses areas that improve overall performance and stability.
Fixed issues
There are no fixed issues in the release.
24.7.0
What’s new
Support for adaptive audio
Citrix Workspace app for Android supports HDX adaptive audio. This feature is designed to provide users with exceptional audio quality and low latency.
For more information about configuration and limitations, see Support for adaptive audio.
Add many stores using UEM
Administrators can now use Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions to configure many stores for managed Android devices.
The details for each store can be added to a JSON file. This JSON file can then be uploaded while configuring the app configuration policy.
For more information about the configuration, see Add many stores using UEM.
Jailbroken devices
Your users can compromise the security of your deployment by connecting with jailbroken Android devices. Jailbroken devices are those devices whose owners have modified them, usually with the effect of bypassing certain security protections. When Citrix Workspace app for Android does a basic detection of a jailbroken Android device, the app displays an alert to the user.
For more information, see Jailbroken devices.
Enhancement to support desktop-like experience in a single session on Samsung DeX
Previously, Citrix Workspace app supported seamless multi-tasking and provided users with a desktop-like experience. It allows you to open multiple apps within the same session to run simultaneously. These apps opened in separate windows.
Starting from the 24.7.0 release, end users can open a separate window for session-sharing apps. This feature supports more than one local window, thus facilitating multi-tasking. Each window has a name for each virtual app. Users can open multiple virtual apps and native DeX apps on the DeX screen only. Active virtual apps and native DeX apps show up as active apps in the bottom taskbar with respective app names, on the DeX Screen only.
For more information, see Enhancement to support desktop-like experience in a single session on Samsung DeX.
Support for App Protection
Starting with the Citrix Workspace app for Android 24.7.0 version, the App Protection feature is supported.
App Protection is a feature for the Citrix Workspace app that provides enhanced security when using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops published resources. This feature restricts the ability of clients to be compromised by screen-capturing malware. Also, prevents unauthorized screen captures, recordings, mirroring, screen sharing, and app switching.
Anti-screen capture feature is available for authentication processes, web or SaaS apps, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Citrix Workspace app for Android doesn’t allow you to take screenshots. When you try to capture a screen, you get a prompt that you aren’t allowed to take screenshots.
The admins can choose to enable anti-screen capture for the following:
- Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Web and SaaS apps
- Authentication screens
Starting with the Citrix Workspace app for Android 24.7.0 version, the anti-screen capture feature is available by default. However, to enable the feature, do the configuration steps mentioned at the Configuration section.
Disclaimer:
App Protection policies work by filtering access to required functions of the underlying operating system (specific API calls required to capture screens or keyboard presses). This means that App Protection policies provide protection even against custom and purpose-built hacker tools. However, as operating systems evolve, new ways of capturing screens emerge. While we continue to identify and address them, we can’t guarantee full protection in specific configurations and deployments.
Prerequisites
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Version 1912 LTSR or later.
- StoreFront version 1912 LTSR or Workspace.
- Citrix Workspace app for Android version 24.7.0 or later.
- A valid App Protection license
Limitations
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The App Protection policies are downloaded for each store. If a store has the policies downloaded and you are moving to another store for which the policies aren’t downloaded, the anti-screen capture feature isn’t protected in the new store.
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The anti-screen capture feature is not supported on the authentication screens when ChromeCustomTab is used. However, this feature is supported when using native authentication or WebView. The ChromeCustomTab is enabled by default on the Cloud stores and you can change it to WebView by changing the AndroidWebViewType to webview using the PowerShell module. For more information, see Set-WorkspaceCustomConfigurations.
For more information, see:
- System requirements
- Anti-screen capture
- Behavior when you open an app with anti-keylogging in Citrix Workspace app for Android
Fixed issues
There are no fixed issues in the release.
24.5.0
What’s new
Support for authentication using FIDO2 when connecting to a cloud store
Starting with the 24.5.0 version, users can authenticate to Citrix Workspace app using FIDO2-based password‑less authentication when connecting to a cloud store. FIDO2 offers a seamless authentication method, allowing enterprise employees to access apps and desktops within virtual sessions without the need to enter user name or password. This feature supports both roaming (USB only) and platform authenticators (PIN code, Face recognition, and Fingerprint only). This feature is compatible with Android version 9 and later.
FIDO2 authentication is supported with the Chrome custom tabs. If you are interested to use FIDO2 authentication with WebView, register your interest using the Google form.
Note:
This feature is enabled by default.
Document scanner
If you’re signed into Citrix Workspace app, you can use the document scanner feature to scan many documents and transfer those scanned documents to the virtual desktop session.
Note:
- This feature is enabled by default.
Prerequisites
- Client drive mapping (CDM) must be enabled for the store.
- Document scanner requires read and write access on your device. To enable access, follow these steps:
- From your profile, tap application Settings > Store settings.
- Tap your current store.
- Tap Device Storage and then select Full access.
For more information about how to use this feature, see Document scanner in the help documentation.
Deprecation announcement
Starting with the 24.5.0 version, Citrix Workspace app for Android doesn’t support Android OS versions 9, 10, and 11. For the best results, update Android devices to the latest Android operating system.
For more information, see Deprecation.
Technical Preview
Fixed issue
There are no fixed issues in this release.
24.4.0
What’s new
This release addresses areas that improve overall performance and stability.
Deprecation announcement of the TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 protocols
Citrix is planning to deprecate the support for TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 protocols in future releases. The alternative protocol is TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3. For more information, see Deprecation.
Fixed issues
Attempts to install Citrix Workspace app version 24.1.0 fail with an incompatible error. The issue occurs on certain Zebra devices that don’t have a camera. [CVADHELP-24843]
24.3.5
What’s new
This version includes enhancements to the log collection. The log file now contains more comprehensive information that can assist IT administrators and customer support teams in analyzing the scenario better.
Push Citrix Workspace app settings through UEM
Previously, you could configure the store URL in the Citrix Workspace app.
Starting with this release, you can configure the Citrix Workspace app settings on the managed devices through any unified endpoint management (UEM) solutions tool that is deployed in your infrastructure.
Note:
As an administrator, if you have an option of configuring the Citrix Workspace app settings using UEM and the Global App Configuration service (GACS) where, UEM always takes a higher preference over GACS.
For more information about configuration, see Push Citrix Workspace app settings through UEM.
Fixed issues
There are no fixed issues in the release.
24.3.0
What’s new
Support for biometric authentication after inactivity
After the inactivity timer expires, the end user is asked to authenticate themselves using biometric features such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning.
The most robust form of biometric authentication available to the end user depends on the OEM of their device, and they are prompted accordingly.
For more information about configuring inactivity timer, see Inactivity timeout for Citrix Workspace app sessions.
Fixed issues
There are no fixed issues in the release.
Known issues
Known issues in 24.5.0
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When you start a virtual desktop session on a DeX-enabled device and click the Extend button from the session toolbar, the session gets disconnected, and the extended screen window closes.
The issue occurs on the external monitor setup when you use Citrix Workspace app for Android version 24.4.0 and a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with OneUI 6.0 device. [HDX-65584]
Known issues in 22.6.5
- When you open a Web app or a SaaS app, the taskbar buttons and ellipsis do not work as expected. The issue occurs after you toggle on Web Interface in the Add Account screen. [RFANDROID-10263]
Known issues in 21.4.0
No new known issues have been observed in this release.
Note:
When you’re enrolled in the Work profile in Citrix Workspace app, launching your sessions using the Chrome browser from an ICA file in the Personal profile no longer works. However, the issue isn’t present with Citrix Secure Web on adding the ICA file URL in the exclusion list.
Known issues in 20.3.0
On a Samsung DeX device, you might not be able to cancel USB device redirection if you dismiss the permission prompt without tapping the Cancel button. [RFANDROID-5397]
Known issues in 20.2.0
Attempts to reconnect fail when you tap Connect in the Auto Client Reconnect dialog. The issue occurs in sessions connected to Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Version 7.6 CU 8. [RFANDROID-5151]
Limitations
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While starting Web and SaaS apps from within the Citrix Workspace app, if the app uses Google IdP and requires the end user to sign in then the authentication fails with the error message “Access Denied”.
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Fast smart card does not currently support Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) smart cards.
Technical preview
Technical previews are available for customers to use in their non-production or limited production environments, and to give customers an opportunity to share feedback. Citrix does not accept support cases for feature previews but welcomes feedback for improving them. Citrix might or might not act on feedback based on its severity, criticality, and importance.
Third-party notices
Citrix products often include third-party code licensed to Citrix for use and redistribution under an open source license. To better inform its customers, Citrix publicizes open source code included within Citrix products in an open source licensed code list.
For information about Open Source Licensed Code, see Open Source Licensed Code.
Citrix Workspace app might include third-party software licensed under the terms defined in the following document:
Citrix Workspace app for Android Third-Party Notices
Deprecation
For information about deprecated items, see the Deprecation page.
Legacy documentation
For product releases that have reached End of Life (EOL), see Legacy documentation.