# Schedule OS Update Scan Schedule a background scan for operating-system updates on a device. Removed: use the declarative management `com.apple.configuration.softwareupdate.enforcement.specific` configuration. ## Discussion Refer to the following sections to determine supported channels and requirements, and to see an example request and response. ### Command availability ||| |--------------------------|-----| |Device channel |macOS| |User channel |N/A | |Requires supervision |macOS| |Allowed in user enrollment|N/A | |Required access right |N/A | ### Example request and response **Request:** ```plist Command ForceUpdateScan RequestType ScheduleOSUpdateScan CommandUUID 0001_ScheduleOSUpdateScan ``` **Response:** ```plist CommandUUID 0316_ScheduleOSUpdateScan ScanInitiated ScanInititated Status Acknowledged UDID E84CD517-CB37-52F7-988C-DB5137B604B8 ``` ## Topics ### Commands and responses [`ScheduleOSUpdateScanCommand`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/ScheduleOSUpdateScanCommand) The command to schedule a background scan for operating-system updates on a device. Removed: use the declarative management `com.apple.configuration.softwareupdate.enforcement.specific` configuration. [`ScheduleOSUpdateScanResponse`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/ScheduleOSUpdateScanResponse) A response from the device after it processes the command to schedule a background scan for operating-system updates on a device. Removed: use the declarative management `com.apple.configuration.softwareupdate.enforcement.specific` configuration. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)