# Motrix v2.0.0-beta.32

- Product: Motrix (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/motrix)
- Vendor: agalwood
- Date: 2026-09-05
- Version: v2.0.0-beta.32
- Original notes: https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix/releases/tag/v2.0.0-beta.32
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/motrix/releases/v2.0.0-beta.32
- Labels: Pre-release

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- **fixed** — On Windows, the desktop now recovers known bridge startup residue only after Electron confirms single-instance ownership, preserving local tokens and pairing data while remaining limited to the default desktop data directory
- **fixed** — Windows installers now retain optional branded header and sidebar artwork through isolated finalization, with missing optional images safely falling back to NSIS defaults

#### Motrix 2.0.0-beta.32

English | [简体中文](https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix/blob/v2.0.0-beta.32/docs/release-notes/2.0.0-beta.32.zh-CN.md)

Motrix 2.0.0-beta.32 is a focused Windows reliability update. It restores
normal desktop and browser-extension startup after an unclean shutdown and
ensures the branded installer artwork reaches the isolated release build. It
is intended for public distribution only after every protected release gate
passes.

##### Highlights

- On Windows, the desktop now recovers known bridge startup residue only after
  Electron confirms single-instance ownership. The recovery preserves local
  tokens and pairing data, remains limited to the default desktop data
  directory, and leaves custom bridge directories and Server mode on their
  existing strict paths. Native Messaging endpoint credentials also remain
  available across valid Windows DACL variations, avoiding an unintended
  switch to ticketless browser pairing
  ([#2066](https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix/pull/2066)).
- Published Windows installers now retain the optional branded header and
  sidebar artwork through isolated finalization. Present images are staged and
  verified by digest, while missing optional images safely fall back to the
  NSIS defaults ([#2067](https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix/pull/2067)).

##### Before testing

This is prerelease software. Back up existing Motrix application data and
downloads before installing it. Migration from Motrix v1 data has not yet been
validated, so do not use your only copy of v1 data with this beta.

When practical, test v2 in parallel using a separate OS account, machine, or
Docker data directory. On Windows, pay particular attention to relaunching the
desktop and pairing Motrix Extension after an unclean shutdown, and confirm
that the assisted installer displays its branded header and sidebar artwork.

After the protected release completes, Snap testers can install the strictly
confined build with `sudo snap install motrix --edge`. Existing installations
tracking `latest/edge` should upgrade to the same beta.32 revision set.

##### Planned downloads after release gates pass

| Distribution | Architectures | Planned output |
|--------------|---------------|----------------|
| macOS 13 or later | `arm64` (Apple Silicon), `x64` (Intel) | DMG and ZIP |
| Windows | `x64` | Unsigned NSIS installer (`.exe`) and ZIP |
| Linux | `x64`, `arm64` | AppImage, DEB, and RPM |
| Flatpak Native Host companion | `linux/x64`, `linux/arm64` | `Motrix-Native-Host-2.0.0-beta.32-linux-<arch>.tar.gz` |
| Docker Hub / GHCR | `linux/amd64`, `linux/arm64` | Immutable `2.0.0-beta.32` tag in both registries |
| Snap Store | `amd64`, `arm64` | Verified build set on `latest/edge` |

After every container gate passes, the versioned image references will be
`docker.io/motrixapp/motrix-server:2.0.0-beta.32` and
`ghcr.io/agalwood/motrix-server:2.0.0-beta.32`. See the
[Docker Server deployment guide](https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix/blob/v2.0.0-beta.32/docs/docker-server.md)
for storage, networking, remote Extension pairing, and upgrade guidance.

##### Distribution notes

- AppImage desktop integration is opt-in and confined to the current user's
  XDG data directory. Browser-extension hand-off is not yet available from the
  AppImage package because its Native Messaging host does not have a stable
  path outside the mounted image.
- Flatpak is validated separately and is not published by the release tag; the
  GitHub prerelease includes its Native Host companion archives.
- Windows `arm64` and all 32-bit packages are not available.
- Windows packages are unsigned and may trigger a Windows SmartScreen warning.
  Download them only from the official GitHub prerelease after it is published.
- Beta container tags are immutable and do not update `latest`, `stable`, or
  other stable floating tags.
- The Snap package is strictly confined. Its approved `personal-files`
  interface is limited to registering Native Messaging h

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