Sid DeVins
Articles
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Can I upgrade a device to the latest version of iOS?
For iOS 10.3 and later and tvOS 12.0+, all supervised devices are eligible for software update management. In order to push iOS (or tvOS, where applicable) updates to devices, Apple requires that...
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macOS Software Updates
SimpleMDM can be used to configure macOS Software Update preferences and push macOS software updates. Software Update Policy for macOS Profile This profile provides several options for configuring...
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If I remove an app from an app group, will it delete it from the devices?
No. App Groups are responsible for distributing apps to devices (device groups, to be specific). Removing an app from an app group and pushing the apps will not cause already-distributed apps to d...
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5. Managing Apple IDs (Or Not)
Managing Apple IDs can be Frustrating Organizations coming from other MDMs or previous deployment setups often have Apple ID-related war stories. They may have a spreadsheet filled with hundreds ...
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4. Managing App Licenses
Apple VPP When an app store app is installed on an iOS or macOS device, the device generally prompts for an Apple ID. This is how Apple grants you a license to run the app. While this paradigm ma...
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2. Supervising Devices
What is Supervision? iOS devices can be placed in a special mode called supervised mode. This mode grants a SimpleMDM administrator additional control over the device that they would not have oth...
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Device Groups
Device groups are what link devices to configurations, restrictions, passcode settings, and apps. Organizations typically create device groups to cluster together devices with similar purposes. Fo...
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Automated Enrollment with Apple Business Manager (DEP Enrollment)
Connect a DEP Account If you haven't already, the first step is to connect SimpleMDM to your Apple DEP or Apple Business Manager account. Read our guide on Connecting a DEP Account. Associate Devic...
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Munki Settings
Configure Munki Settings To configure settings for the Managed Software Center on your devices, go to Apps & Media > Munki > Settings tab. Hide/Show SimpleMDM icon in Menu Bar for Managed Softwar...
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How do I reset two-factor authentication (2FA) for my admin login?
SimpleMDM account owners can reset 2FA for login on behalf of other users with access to the admin interface. Owners can reset 2FA for another user with the following steps: Login to SimpleMDM wi...