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DDM, April 21st release date for macOS X?
Hi there,
According to, Dell monitor, Apple FAQ, the DDM for macOS X should be released? I can't seem to find it?
"A macOS version of the DDM (Dell Display Manager) software should be released by April 21, 2021"
Can someone provide an update? Or link to download?
Thanks!
DELL-Chris M
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October 1st, 2021 06:00
Update 10/22/21 = The pinned post, "Dell monitor, Apple FAQ" has been updated. But the displays team has stated that we are not going to be supporting any beta macOS.
We would never speculate and cannot speak to macOS 12 Monterey or any beta versions.
The C3422WE --> Apple Mac OS driver page shows the firmware needed and the macOS DDM 1.50.0.0039 =
When I click, "Dell Display Manager Application for Mac OS", it states =
Support OS 10.14 (Mojave), 10.15 (Catalina), and 11 (Big Sur)
If I then click, "View full driver details", it states the same as above. So like you, all we can do is periodically check the driver page to see if a new DDM version has appeared.
nycevan
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April 24th, 2021 07:00
They really need to get their mac software in gear. Many people like myself buy these monitors with built in hubs to use a Windows desktop and a MacBook. Until they have software, the hot key combo switching only works when Windows > Mac. Going backwards from Mac > Windows need to use the controls on the monitor itself.
DELL-Chris M
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April 24th, 2021 10:00
"A macOS version of the DDM (Dell Display Manager) software should be released by April 21, 2021"
The key word is that sentence is "should". Notice I did not say, "will". Like you, all we can do is periodically check the applicable monitor driver page.
LukeChris1
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May 1st, 2021 04:00
Also eagerly awaiting this but wouldn't be surprised if it never arrives. Please let me know if your hear anything
DELL-Chris M
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May 6th, 2021 18:00
What I am doing is periodically checking the 2021 released models Drivers & Downloads pages to see if the new macOS version has been released.
U2421HE
U2721DE
U3421WE
U3821DW
U4021QW
Nvy456
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May 6th, 2021 18:00
Hi Chris,
Do you have a new release date? I bought one by mistake and waiting for this software to get my second 43” monitor.
mosho92
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May 21st, 2021 15:00
Today is May 21st. Should we start an over/under?
DELL-Chris M
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May 22nd, 2021 06:00
Like you, I have not heard anything. The last thing they said was keep checking the driver pages.
PeterG60
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May 22nd, 2021 09:00
sending my Dell U4021QW back to Dell ...very disappointed . I watched all the on line reviews , productivity was one the main reasons for buying this and at $2000 I'd expect access to all the functionality . I cannot find one review that warns Mac users that DDM is not available and I don't see why I should have to wait. Perhaps I'm just ignorant , but I feel a little conned.
it's going to be fun re packaging the screen (not).
Anders Pier
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May 31st, 2021 00:00
Hi.
Just bought the Dell U4320Q for my Macbook Pro & HP Elitebook. DDM works very nice in Windows.
Can you please check up on progress on DDM for Mac?
I have found these alternatives, so far - but would be nice with a Dell Display Manager for Mac:
Rectangle (free) - https://rectangleapp.com/
Moom (10 bucks) - https://manytricks.com/moom/
Magnet (8 bucks) - https://magnet.crowdcafe.com/
Comparison article on the 3 - https://davidmles.medium.com/moom-vs-magnet-493fd2d31a77
Moom vs Magnet - https://www.slant.co/versus/1719/1728/~moom_vs_magnet
BR Anders
sjogr3n
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June 6th, 2021 07:00
Can we still be sure that the software is coming? The macOS FAQ page seems to have been removed now.
DELL-Chris M
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June 7th, 2021 06:00
That was the last messaging I received.
Incorrect. I see it at the top of this Monitors Forum.
sjogr3n
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June 7th, 2021 08:00
Sorry! I didn’t mean the FAQ now that you say it. I meant this page:
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000131273/using-a-dell-ultrasharp-usb-c-monitor-with-a-mac
It gives me an error saying that the page is not currently available.
DELL-Chris M
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June 7th, 2021 09:00
Understood! Reported it.
dcobb013
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June 7th, 2021 17:00
excuse me for asking, but how do you check the driver pages? The U4021QW page only allows selection of Windows OS types - and selecting Not Applicable seems to filter everything out. Not clear how I'd notice a new Mac utility being posted.