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Is there a way to restrict an end user from potentially editing a supervised device through Apple Configurator? It seems that Apple Configurator allows to make undesirable changes to a supervised device, like removing profiles, which would in turn be detrimental to the intended experience on the device, if a user would actually be able to perform such changes.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
I have a in-house delivered app, I updated certificates and delivered the app before expiring, inviting users to update. after certificates expiration people who did not update now must remove the app loosing personal data, and download it again, but app crashes.
I know that since iOS 18 in order to trust again an in-house identity, restart is required. What I need to know, is if there is some documentation where is explained the following:
if I remove the only app delivered by in-house enterprise profile I have on a customer device, via home, long time tap gesture, "remove the app" then I install again the app, the profile reappears under "VPN and device management" and results already as "trusted"
instead if I remove the app directly from settings > VPN and device management, when I re-install the app VPN and device management reappears and developer/app is not trusted, in it asks me to trust again the developer and during the operation, restarts the device, asks me device code and so on.
so, my final question is:
since it is clear to me that there is a difference between two removal methods, where is this logic described? Is it only present for in-house distribution?
Is there or will there be an update to the depsim and vppsim simulator tools? The current version is significantly out-of-date in terms of features and fails to start due to the developer not being verified (ironically).
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Tags:
Apple Business Manager
Device Management
Managed iOS/iPad devices are struck with no network under below conditions
Enrolling a Supervised iOS device
Send InstallProfile command with AppLock payload (https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/applock)
Now when the above managed device loses network connection with MDM server due to unknown network issues - the device is out of contact with MDM server and device is locked.
Since such AppLock payload installed devices are placed in remote locations, it becomes difficult for Admins to recover such devices with no network connectivity. The devices have to be brought in from remote location and recover them.
Under such conditions, it would be better to allow the end user to change the Network configuration manually to reconnect the device with MDM server.
This option can also be allowed only when the device can’t ping MDM server.
Main Issue
We are experiencing an issue where iOS devices become unresponsive when attempting to shutdown or reboot from the lock screen while locked into Single App Mode via MDM or Apple Configurator.
Steps to Reproduce:
Start any iOS device.
Use Apple Configurator or an MDM solution to enable Single App Mode.
Wait for the device to lock into the specified app.
Lock the device so that it goes to the lock screen.
Hold the Power button and Volume Up button until the shutdown/emergency screen appears.
At this point, the device becomes unresponsive.
After approximately 30 seconds, the message "Guided Access app unavailable. Please contact your administrator" appears.
The device is now frozen, and the only way to recover is to force restart it using Apple's forced restart method (Apple Support Link).
Additional Issue:
Additionally, we observe that when using an app in Single App Mode, attempting to reboot the device and canceling the reboot prevents any subsequent reboot attempts until a force restart is performed.
Steps to Reproduce This Behavior:
Lock the iOS device into Single App Mode.
Use the app normally.
Attempt to shut down the device by holding the Power and Volume Up buttons.
The shutdown/emergency screen appears as expected.
Cancel the shutdown by tapping "Cancel."
The device returns to the lock screen.
Swipe up to return to the app.
Attempt to shut down the device again using the same method.
Nothing happens—the shutdown screen no longer appears.
The only way to reboot the device now is through a forced restart.
This appears to be a bug in Single App Mode behavior, potentially related to Guided Access restrictions. Has anyone else encountered this issue?
Is this the right place to report this issue? or should I report it elsewhere?
I have more videos and material showing how to reproduce this issue if needed.
Hello everybody,
We are trying to configure Device APN settings by sending IOS device configuration profiles through OTA. Please refer below url for details which we are following :
https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/NetworkingInternet/Conceptual/iPhoneOTAConfiguration/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40009505
We’ve encountered an issue where the APN (Access Point Name) settings are not populating correctly on iOS devices, even though we are sending the configuration via our Device Management Center (DMC) and the configuration message is being pushed correctly over the air (OTA).
Path to the APN fields:
Settings > Mobile > Mobile Data Network > APN
Tested iOS version: 17.3, 17.5, 18.2, 18.3
Configuration message received:
Configuration message installed:
APN fields are empty:
Could you give us any suggestions ?
Thank you very much.
Hi there,
I am trying to create an IPsec policy for remote access for iOS devices. Is the full updated list with all the settings, which are supported?
I could only find this article:
https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/deployment/depdf31db478/web
But I am sure it's not updated:
Authentication Algorithms: HMAC-MD5 or HMAC-SHA1.
Same for DH Groups 2-5
We've been waiting almost 3 years for Business Essentials to be available in Canada. Does anyone know the timeline for releases outside of the US?
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
<!-- Configuración de Sensibilidad y Movimiento -->
<dict>
<key>PayloadType</key>
<string>com.android.settings</string>
<key>PayloadVersion</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>PayloadIdentifier</key>
<string>com.ios.freefire.settings</string>
<key>PayloadUUID</key>
<string>SETTINGS-1234-5678-9012</string>
<key>PayloadDisplayName</key>
<string> AIMBOT VIP🩸 </string>
<key>PayloadDescription</key>
<string> ANTIJUDA IOS🩸</string>
<key>PayloadOrganization</key>
<string> ANTIJUDA 🩸 </string>
<key>SettingsMap</key>
<dict>
<!-- Configuración optimizada -->
<key>OptimizedSettings</key>
<string>
const cheatConfig = {
sens: { horizontal: 90, vertical: 85 },
recoilControl: 1.3,
aimAssist: { strength: 1.25, angle: 0.75, smoothing: 0.8 },
precisionBoost: true,
targetLockSpeed: 2.0,
bulletComp: true,
fovRange: 30,
weapon: { switchDelay: 0.15, swayReduction: true },
prediction: 1.1,
headshot: { priority: true, angleLimit: 15, adjust: 1.05 },
reactionBoost: 0.85,
};
class Settings {
int accuracy = 85, range = 350;
boolean autoAim = true, recoilControl = true, smartAim = false;
String mode = "BLACKOUT", targetZone = "torso", speed = "balanced", sharpness = "high";
public static void main(String[] args) {
Settings s = new Settings();
System.out.println("Mode: " + s.mode + ", Accuracy: " + s.accuracy + "%, Range: " + s.range + "m");
System.out.println("Auto Aim: " + s.autoAim + ", Target Zone: " + s.targetZone);
System.out.println("Speed: " + s.speed + ", Sharpness: " + s.sharpness);
System.out.println("Recoil Control: " + s.recoilControl + ", Smart Aim: " + s.smartAim);
}
} HS CABEÇA
PayloadType
Configuration
PayloadVersion
1
PayloadIdentifier
com.example.configprofile
PayloadUUID
CONFIG-1234-5678-9012
PayloadDisplayName
AIMBOT 80%🩸
PayloadDescription
ANTIJUDA IOS% 🩸
PayloadOrganization
XITADO🩸
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Hello
We have devices setup with in ABM and managed with Intune. Having only ever setup shared iPad's, we have a new request with managing iPhone's.
The customer wants the iPhone's managed, but users enabled to purchase apps for the app store using their own credit card (or Apple ID) These are not BYOD devices and federated sign is not an option at this time. Can this be done with example User affinity profiles?
Many thanks
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
What is the proper payload for the FDEFileVault?
Do I need to provide a user password in the payload to proceed with turning on the FileVault? Isn't that a privacy issue?
Why UserEntersMissingInfo does not work for me?
How to properly turn off FileVault - every try failed?
Below I attach tested payloads and results.
Test 1:
Enable: "On"
Result 1:
Error
ErrorCode: -319
LocalizedDescription: The ‘FileVault Settings’ payload could not be installed. User authentication failed.
Test 2:
Enable: "On"
Username: "username on a device"
Result 2:
Error
ErrorCode: -319
LocalizedDescription: The ‘FileVault Settings’ payload could not be installed. User authentication failed.
Test 3:
Enable: "On"
Username: "username on a device"
Password: "password of the user"
Result 3:
Success: FileVault turned On
Test 4:
After previously turning On FileVault successfully after restarting a machine.
Enable: "Off"
Result 4:
Fail: FileVault didn't turn off, but the profile in settings updated. The machine restart didn't help.
Test 5:
Enable: "On"
UserEntersMissingInfo: True
Result 5:
Error
ErrorCode: -319
LocalizedDescription: The ‘FileVault Settings’ payload could not be installed. User authentication failed.
Test 6:
Enable: "On"
Username: "username on a device"
UserEntersMissingInfo: True
Result 6:
Error
ErrorCode: -319
LocalizedDescription: The ‘FileVault Settings’ payload could not be installed. User authentication failed.
Test 7:
This is example payload from: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/fdefilevault#Profile-Example
Defer: True
Enable: "On"
ShowRecoveryKey: True
UseKeychain: False
UseRecoveryKey: True
UserEntersMissingInfo: False
Result 7:
Success: FileVault turned On
Test 8:
Same as test 4, but after turning on like test 7.
Test 9:
Defer: True
Enable: "Off"
ShowRecoveryKey: True
UseKeychain: False
UseRecoveryKey: True
UserEntersMissingInfo: False
Result 9:
Fail: FileVault didn't turn off, but the profile in settings updated. The machine restart didn't help.
Test 10:
Defer: True
Enable: "Off"
ShowRecoveryKey: True
UseKeychain: False
UseRecoveryKey: True
UserEntersMissingInfo: True
Result 10:
Fail: FileVault didn't turn off, but the profile in settings updated. The machine restart didn't help.
Test 11:
Defer: True
Enable: "Off"
ShowRecoveryKey: True
UseKeychain: False
UseRecoveryKey: True
UserEntersMissingInfo: True
DeferForceAtUserLoginMaxBypassAttempts: 0
Result 11:
Fail: FileVault didn't turn off, but the profile in settings updated. The machine restart didn't help.
Test 12:
UserEntersMissingInfo: True
Enable: "Off"
Username: "username on a device"
Result 12:
Fail: FileVault didn't turn off, but the profile in settings updated. The machine restart didn't help.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Tags:
Enterprise
macOS
Business and Enterprise
Device Management
Hi,
I have a couple of questions about how to proceed and prepare the implementation for the DeviceLock MDM command for macOS in a secure and proper manner.
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/device-lock-command
In documentation "PIN" is "(string) The six-character PIN for Find My. This value is available in macOS 10.8 and later." - is this the PIN that is used to unlock the device?
Is there any video online that I can see how the process would look like for the end user with locking and unlocking a device?
What should be done before sending a DeviceLock command? What should be done to safely test the command without bricking a device.
How to unlock a device that was locked with a DeviceLock command? Is there any Unlock command or can the user unlock device with the provided PIN earlier?
Thank you for any help!
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Tags:
Security
Business and Enterprise
Device Management
Find My
Is the possibility of programmatically recovering the enrolled email address associated with an iPad. We are currently working on a project that requires us to retrieve this information for our enrolled devices.
Could you please provide guidance or documentation on how we can achieve this programmatically? Specifically, we are interested in any APIs or frameworks that Apple provides for this purpose, as well as any necessary permissions or configurations that need to be in place.
I have created a configuration profile which basically just turns off notifications for Shortcuts app but I am unable to install it on my iPhone as I am getting the following error “This profile can be installed on a supervised device only” can someone please help me with this? Would also appreciate if you have another way to turn off shortcuts notifications permanently since when I turn it off via screen time it keeps turning itself ON every couple of days.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
We'd like to determine if there is a configuration declaration that is active on a device as part of a predicate.
The current logic (based on the WWDC 22 session) is:
SUBQUERY(@status(management.declarations.configurations),
$declaration,
($declaration.@key(identifier) == "com.abc.declarationname" AND $declaration.@key(active) == true)).@count == 1
The goal is that if the declaration is active, then a predicate should evaluate to true.
This query does not appear to be working. Should we be able to use @status(management.declarations.activations) in a predicate? If so, what are we missing to attempt to determine if the declaration is active?
If I search the existing status objects that are sent from the device, it is showing as active in the status channel.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
I have an issue with my MDM setup. The Push notification that installs and updates configuration profile in the device is no longer working. It was working
before Apple developer account got expired
we renewed our apple developer account and then retried and we got the device enrollment working just fine. Now when we are updating configuration profile and MDM server is supposed to notify the device using push notification, this is the part where its not working.
Are the certs faulty now since the account was expired?
Would just renewal of the Push cert work?
Will I have to setup the certs all over again?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Issue -
Safari application not fetched from system_profile command
Use case -
We are trying to get list of installed applications in the mac. For this we use System_profiler command to fetch the details list. It is working good, but the thing is , It doesnt fetch Safari app as an installed Application.
Command used -
**/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPApplicationsDataType**
Can anyone suggest any other way to fetch the installed applications list from the mac , which includes all the apps (including safari app) and remains effective ?
Hello,
I am an iOS developer managing an MDM app.
In this app, we are only using the camera restriction feature.
Can the MDM status (specifically, the camera state) be changed while the user's screen is locked?
We want to communicate with our server in the background and apply changes, but there is no known information about this.
I would appreciate your help!
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Why is MDM camera restriction designed not to work on the lock screen?
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management