About this release
Learn about new features, enhancements, fixed issues, and known issues.
Note:
Looking for features in Technical Preview? We have curated a list so that you can find them in one place. Explore our Features in Technical Preview page and share your feedback using the attached Podio form link.
What’s new in 23.9.5
Addition of Ctrl+Alt+Del shortcut in session toolbar
Starting from the 23.9.5 version, the session toolbar has an option to do the Ctrl+Alt+Del function with the tap of a button. This option facilitates users to sign out, switch users, lock the device, or access the Task Manager.
Support for full-screen mode for app sessions
Previously, when you started an app session, you could view it in windowed mode.
Starting from the 23.9.5 version, Citrix Workspace app for Android introduces a new option to view the app session in full-screen mode. This feature is helpful when you:
- start a session in full immersion mode with touch devices
- try to duplicate the screen and cast it
- view the Citrix Workspace app on a smaller screen.
To enable the option, go to Citrix Workspace app for Android Settings > Advance > Fullscreen Window and toggle on. The following screenshot displays the option:
Accessibility and TalkBack
Citrix Workspace app provides an enhanced user experience with the TalkBack feature. The TalkBack feature helps end users who have difficulty seeing the screen. The narrator reads the screen elements aloud when using the UI.
To use the Android talkback feature, end users must enable it from Android Settings > Accessibility > Talkback.
For more information, see Accessibility and TalkBack in the help documentation.
Technical preview
- Separate session window from Citrix Workspace app for Samsung DeX
For the complete list of Technical Preview features, see the Features in Technical Preview page.
Fixed issues in 23.9.5
- In a multimonitor setup, when you tap the extend icon on the session toolbar, a gray bar might appear at the bottom of the extended session. The issue occurs when you start a session on the Samsung DeX, with some of the Samsung tablets as the external monitor. [CVADHELP-23269]
Known issues in 23.9.5
There are no new known issues.
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.
23.8.0
What’s new
Support for Android 14
Citrix Workspace app for Android 23.8.0 supports Android 14. Upgrading to Citrix Workspace app version to 23.8.0 ensures continuous support for devices that are updated to Android 14.
Support for FIDO2-based authentication
Starting with the 23.8.0 version, Citrix Workspace app for Android now supports password-less authentication within a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops session using FIDO2-based authentication methods.
For more information, see Support for FIDO2-based authentication.
Support for Transport Layer Security 1.3
Citrix Workspace app for Android now supports Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3. It boosts performance and efficiency. TLS 1.3 provides robust security with its strong cipher suites and one-time session keys.
For more information, see Support for Transport Layer Security 1.3.
For more information on help documentation, see TLS version.
Support for full-screen display
Starting with the 23.8.0 version, the H264 codec supports improved video rendering in full screen mode. If you’re a frequent consumer of videos or heavily depend on video content, this feature is recommended for you. It’s designed to improve your video experience for performance, video quality, and resource utilization.
For more information see, Support for full-screen display.
Technical preview
- Add many stores using UEM
For the complete list of Technical Preview features, see the Features in Technical Preview page.
Fixed issues in 23.8.0
This release addresses a few issues that help to improve overall performance and stability.
23.7.5
What’s new
Support for store configuration using unified endpoint management solutions
Citrix Workspace app for Android now supports remote configuration of your Workspace Store URL using unified endpoint management solutions. As an administrator, you can manage store URLs remotely using the AppConfig-based key-value pairs using unified endpoint management solutions.
To configure your Workspace Store URL using unified endpoint management solutions, follow these steps:
Note:
- This feature is a request-only preview. To get it enabled in your environment, fill out the Podio form.
Configure your store using mobile device management
Citrix Workspace app for Android supports remote configuration of your Workspace Store URL using unified endpoint management solutions.
To remotely configure your Workspace Store URL using existing unified endpoint management solutions, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your unified endpoint management solutions provider.
- Create a new app configuration policy for your app.
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Add a new key and value pair to the XML property list and fill in the following values:
- key: url
- value type: String
- value: your store URL (for example, prodcwa.cloud.com)
Note:
- For demonstrative purposes, Microsoft Intune is used as the unified endpoint management solution in this example. The UI shown differs depending on your unified endpoint management solutions provider.
Limitations
- If a cloud store is already set up and the administrator configures a new cloud store, your existing cloud store and any associated data or settings are deleted. You receive a notification to inform you of the deletion in Citrix Workspace. You must then sign in again so that the new cloud store is added to Citrix Workspace.
- To apply new configurations, you must close and open Citrix Workspace app.
Support to configure store type
Starting with the 23.6.0 version, Citrix Workspace app for Android supports configuring store type using the AppConfig-based key-value pair to configure the Citrix Workspace app. Now, administrators can control how the app appears.
The following is the key-value pair:
- key: storeType
- value type: Integer
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value:
◈ If set to 1 (default), users can view the native or the default store loading. ◈ If set to 2, users can view the store inside a web interface.
Note:
This feature doesn’t require enablement.
Control store configurations using unified endpoint management solutions
The Citrix Workspace app for Android started supporting remote configuration of the Workspace Store URL using unified endpoint management solutions from the 23.4.5 version. As an administrator, you can manage store URLs remotely using AppConfig-based key-value pairs using unified endpoint management solutions.
For more information, see Support for store configuration using unified endpoint management solutions.
Starting with the 23.7.5 version, administrators can configure if end users can modify store URLs using an AppConfig-based key-value pair:
- key: restrict_user_store_modification
- value type: Boolean
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value:
◈ If set to true, end users can’t modify the store (add or delete or edit).
◈ If set to false, end users can modify the store.
Note:
If the flag restrict_user_store_modification is set to true, all the existing stores are deleted before adding a new unified endpoint management-configured store.
Fixed issues
This release addresses a few issues that help to improve overall performance and stability.
23.6.5
What’s new
This release addresses a few issues that help to improve overall performance and stability.
Fixed issues
This release addresses a few issues that help to improve overall performance and stability.
23.6.0
What’s new
Support to configure store type [Technical Preview]
Starting with the 23.6.0 version, Citrix Workspace app for Android supports configuring store type using the AppConfig-based key-value pair to configure the Citrix Workspace app. Now, administrators can control how the app appears.
The following is the key-value pair:
- key: storeType
- value type: Integer
-
value:
◈ If set to 1 (default), users can view the native or the default store loading. ◈ If set to 2, users can view the store inside a web interface.
Note:
This feature doesn’t require enablement.
Fixed issues in 23.6.0
- There are no fixed issues in this release.
23.4.5
What’s new
Global App Configuration service channel support
Starting with the 23.4.5 version, administrators can use the Global App Configuration service to define settings and test them before rolling out the configuration to all end users. This process ensures that features and functionalities are well-tested before production.
Note:
- The Citrix Workspace app for Android supports the Default and Test channel configurations. By default, all users are on the Default channel.
For more information, see Global App Configuration service documentation.
For more information on how to configure, see Global App Configuration service channel support.
Support for store configuration using Unified Endpoint Management solutions [Technical Preview]
Citrix Workspace app for Android now supports remote configuration of your Workspace Store URL using unified endpoint management solutions. As an administrator, you can manage store URLs remotely using the AppConfig-based key-value pairs using unified endpoint management solutions.
To configure your Workspace Store URL using unified endpoint management solutions, follow these steps:
Note:
- This feature is a request-only preview. To get it enabled in your environment, fill out the Podio form.
Configure your store using unified endpoint management solutions
Citrix Workspace app for Android supports remote configuration of your Workspace Store URL using unified endpoint management solutions.
To remotely configure your Workspace Store URL using existing unified endpoint management solutions, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your unified endpoint management solutions provider.
- Create a new app configuration policy for your app.
-
Add a new key and value pair to the XML property list and fill in the following values:
- key: url
- value type: String
- value: your store URL (for example, prodcwa.cloud.com)
Note:
- For demonstrative purposes, Microsoft Intune is used as the unified endpoint management solution in this example. The UI shown differs depending on your unified endpoint management solutions provider.
Limitations
- If a cloud store is already set up and the administrator configures a new cloud store, your existing cloud store and any associated data or settings are deleted. You receive a notification to inform you of the deletion in Citrix Workspace. You must then sign in again so that the new cloud store is added to Citrix Workspace.
- To apply new configurations, you must close and open Citrix Workspace app.
Support for front and rear camera redirection
Citrix Workspace app for Android now allows you to switch the camera position from front to rear and conversely, within the HDX session. Both 32-bit and 64-bit applications are supported.
A floating button appears when you invoke the camera. A single tap on the floating button to switch between the front and rear camera positions. You can also move the floating button freely around the screen and place it anywhere.
Known issue in the feature
- The floating button is partially or fully obstructed when the Casting feature or the Document Scan feature is enabled.
Fixed issues
- There are no fixed issues in this release.
23.3.5
What’s new
This release addresses a few issues that help to improve overall performance and stability. In addition, this release enhances the user experience related to the frequency of the Rate your experience pop-up.
Technical preview
- Introducing picture-in-picture mode
- Rapid scan
For the complete list of Technical Preview features, see Features in Technical Preview page.
Fixed issues in 23.3.5
There are no fixed issues in this release.
23.3.0
This release addresses a few issues that help to improve overall performance and stability.
Fixed issues
There are no fixed issues in this release.
23.2.0
What’s new
This release addresses a few issues that help to improve overall performance and stability.
Fixed issues
There are no fixed issues in this release.
23.1.0
What’s new
Support for webcam redirection
You can now redirect the front camera of your device into the session. Both 32-bit and 64-bit applications are supported. By default, the auto-redirection of the webcam is enabled.
Fixed issues
- A few apps and desktop sessions fail to start. The following error message appears: “Try connecting again”.[HDX-47308]
Known issues
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-10266]
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 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 clicking the Cancel button. [RFANDROID-5397]
Known issues in 20.2.0
- Attempts to reconnect fail when you click 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
- While starting web and SaaS apps from within the Citrix Workspace app, if the app uses Google IdP and requires the user to sign in then the authentication will fail with the error message “Access Denied”.
Technical preview
Technical previews are available for customers to use in their non-production or limited production environments, and to give them 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
Legacy documentation
For product releases that have reached End of Life (EOL), see Legacy documentation.