I am checking the response of DeviceInformation Command to collect network information from iPad. On iPad(iPad Pro 11, M4) devices that use WiFi without inserting Usim or Esim, network values ​​such as CurrentMCC and ICCID are received in response to the DeviceInformation command. cf.)Even though it may be garbage value, I blurred the unique information just in case. <key>ServiceSubscriptions</key> <array> <dict> <key>CarrierSettingsVersion</key> <string>61.0</string> <key>CurrentCarrierNetwork</key> <string></string> <key>CurrentMCC</key> <string>450</string> <key>CurrentMNC</key> <string>08</string> <key>EID</key> <string>blah blah</string> <key>ICCID</key> <string>blah balh</string> <key>IMEI</key> <string>blah blah</string> <key>IsDataPreferred</key> <true/> <key>IsRoaming</key> <true/> <key>IsVoicePreferred</key> <false/> <key>Label</key> <string>Provisioning</string> <key>LabelID</key> <string>00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000</string> <key>PhoneNumber</key> <string></string> <key>Slot</key> <string>CTSubscriptionSlotOne</string> <key>SubscriberCarrierNetwork</key> <string>iPad</string> </dict> </array> This is a bit weird. If I collect the same information from an iPhone(iPhone 15 Pro Max) that only uses wifi and does not use Usim or Esim, it does not respond with values ​​like ICCID, CurrentMCC, etc. <key>ServiceSubscriptions</key> <array> <dict> <key>IMEI</key> <string>blah blah</string> <key>Slot</key> <string>CTSubscriptionSlotOne</string> </dict> <dict> <key>EID</key> <string>blah blah</string> <key>IMEI</key> <string>blah blah</string> <key>Slot</key> <string>CTSubscriptionSlotTwo</string> </dict> </array> I'm confused by the network information collected. Is there a reason why the collected network information of iPad and iPhone are different?

We’re running into a problem when deploying certain .pkg installers via MDM on macOS 15 and above. The installation fails with the following error message: “The app is running and we don’t have the context to quit it, failing install.” Context: The .pkg is being pushed through an MDM solution (not installed manually). This happens consistently across multiple macOS 15+ devices. The target app is often already running when the MDM tries to install the update. Unlike a manual installation, the MDM does not appear to have the ability to quit the running app before proceeding. Questions: Is this a known change in macOS 15 where MDM-delivered installs no longer have permission to terminate apps during package installation? Are there recommended best practices for handling app updates via .pkg through MDM in this scenario? Has anyone implemented a workaround—such as pre-install scripts, user notifications, or policies to quit the app before running the installer—that works reliably on macOS 15? Is Apple planning to update MDM behavior or installer APIs to address this, or should admins expect to handle quitting apps entirely outside of the MDM installation process? Any insights from Apple engineers or other developers/admins who have encountered this would be really helpful.

Hi, I am experiencing an issue with in-house apps on iOS 18. When the MDM profile is removed, newly installed in-house apps cannot be opened. However, previously installed in-house apps still work fine until the device is restarted. Context: Our in-house apps are not distributed via MDM but through an internal company app store. These apps are signed with an enterprise certificate and have been working fine on previous iOS versions. Steps to reproduce: Install an in-house app while the MDM profile is active -> The app works fine. Remove the MDM profile. Install a new in-house app (signed with the same enterprise certificate) The newly installed app does not open at all. The existing in-house apps installed before MDM removal continue to work normally. Restart the device. Now, even the previously installed in-house apps no longer open. Observed behavior: The newly installed in-house app does not open, and no trust prompt appears in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. The previously installed in-house apps continue to function normally until the device is restarted. After restarting, none of the in-house apps open anymore. Is there a now restriction in iOS 18 regarding in-house app installation after MDM removal? Any insights or solutions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

The result Plist for the InstalledApplicationList MDM command is reporting duplicate Application identifiers. Sometimes with different version, other times with the same version. The device is MacOS 15.5, Enrolled via ABM (Supervised). Here are a couple samples from the returned list. Duplicate app: <key>BundleSize</key> <integer>398051</integer> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.adobe.Acrobat.NativeMessagingHost</string> <key>Installing</key> <false/> <key>Name</key> <string>NativeMessagingHost</string> <key>ShortVersion</key> <string>5.0</string> <key>Version</key> <string>5.0</string> </dict> <dict> <key>BundleSize</key> <integer>398051</integer> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.adobe.Acrobat.NativeMessagingHost</string> <key>Installing</key> <false/> <key>Name</key> <string>NativeMessagingHost</string> <key>ShortVersion</key> <string>5.0</string> <key>Version</key> <string>5.0</string> </dict> Different Version: <key>BundleSize</key> <integer>4197200</integer> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.adobe.adobe_licutil</string> <key>Installing</key> <false/> <key>Name</key> <string>adobe_licutil</string> <key>ShortVersion</key> <string>11.0.0.39</string> <key>Version</key> <string>11.0.0.39</string> </dict> <dict> <key>BundleSize</key> <integer>4443177</integer> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.adobe.AcroLicApp</string> <key>Installing</key> <false/> <key>Name</key> <string>AcroLicApp</string> <key>ShortVersion</key> <string>25.001.20432</string> <key>Version</key> <string>25.001.20432</string> </dict> <dict> <key>BundleSize</key> <integer>7380980</integer> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.adobe.adobe_licutil</string> <key>Installing</key> <false/> <key>Name</key> <string>adobe_licutil</string> <key>ShortVersion</key> <string>10.0.0.274</string> <key>Version</key> <string>10.0.0.274</string> </dict>

Attempts to programmatically update or add numerous system-installed certificates (a common practice for organizations that rotate certificates regularly) are blocked, forcing manual, insecure, and error-prone workarounds. The root cause lies in the stricter security protocols implemented in macOS 15, specifically: System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) Command we are using : sudo security authorizationdb write com.apple.trust-settings.admin

Environment Devices: e.g., iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 16 (multiple units) OS: iOS 26 beta 2 and beta 4 (23A5297m) Distribution: Apple Enterprise Program (In-House), deployed via MDM InstallApplication Tooling: Xcode (latest available for iOS 26 betas) Summary Apps signed for Enterprise (In-House) distribution install successfully on iOS 26 betas via MDM, but terminate immediately on launch. The same builds run if installed from Xcode on the same devices. This is a regression from pre-iOS 26 versions where Enterprise builds installed via MDM launched normally. Steps to Reproduce Archive an iOS app and export for Enterprise (In-House) distribution. Deploy the .ipa via MDM using InstallApplication to a device on iOS 26 beta (e.g., 23A5297m). Tap the app icon to launch. Actual Result The app quits instantly on launch. System logs show launchd/runningboard errors, including NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code=85 (“Bad executable (or shared library)”): runningboardd(RunningBoard)[34]: Process start failed with Error Domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code=85 "Bad executable (or shared library)" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Launchd job spawn failed} runningboardd(RunningBoard)[34]: Launch failed with Error Domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code=85 "Bad executable (or shared library)" SpringBoard(FrontBoard)[35]: Bootstrapping failed ... NSUnderlyingError = { NSLocalizedDescription = Launchd job spawn failed; } Expected Result Enterprise-signed builds installed via MDM should launch as they did on iOS 25.x and earlier. Regression? Works on iOS versions prior to 26. Works on iOS 26 betas when installed from Xcode (developer-signed run). Fails only for Enterprise (In-House) builds delivered via MDM. Additional Notes / Possibly Related We also reproduced a similar failure mode with a minimal Safari Web Extension project: it installs and appears under Settings → Safari → Extensions, but enabling it and opening Safari produces: “ is no longer available.” Building a fresh project with a new bundle ID shows the same behavior on iOS 26 beta (23A5297m). Logs contain: Error occurred during transaction: The provided identifier "" is invalid. Running from Xcode (debug build) works. Workarounds None identified for Enterprise/MDM distribution. Only Xcode-installed builds run. Impact Blocks Enterprise deployment to our fleet on iOS 26 betas. Feedback / Attachments Included: sysdiagnose from an affected device, minimal Xcode project demonstrating the issue, Enterprise-exported app, and reproduction notes. Happy to share additional logs or perform targeted tests if needed. Request Can Apple confirm whether this is a known regression vs. a policy/validation change in iOS 26 for Enterprise/MDM installs? Any guidance on a short-term mitigation or build/signing change we can apply would be appreciated.

Hello, We are currently deploying Apple devices in our organization using Apple Business Manager (ABM) and are looking for a long-term self-hosted MDM solution. We initially considered MicroMDM, but since official support will end in December 2025, we are evaluating NanoMDM. I would like to confirm: Is NanoMDM a stable and production-ready option for long-term use with Apple Business Manager and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE)? Does NanoMDM support all essential features like: Supervision Remote wipe App deployment Configuration profiles Are there any limitations or known issues with using NanoMDM? Are there any other open-source or lightweight MDM solutions Apple developers recommend that are actively maintained? We are aiming for a reliable, secure, and future-proof self-hosted MDM setup. Any guidance or shared experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Vijay Pratap Singh

I've account access level of developer. I want to create app specific password but go through the account but could not get any option to do so. Can somebody help me on this. Thanks in advance.

May I know the checking mechanism for the ios Provisioning profile? Is my Apple app distributed by MDM inside the organisation? If the Provisioning profile is expired , what is the behaviour when user run the App and how to perform the checking mechanism , is it performed at user client side device or Apple server via online access.

Hello! I’m testing certificate issuance using a locally running Smallstep step-ca ACME server with the device-attest-01 challenge. I’ve created a custom MDM profile for this purpose. When I install the profile, the certificate is issued successfully, but it is not saved to the Keychain as stated in the documentation. I can only see the certificate via mdmclient or in the Wi-Fi settings dropdown menu. Is this expected behavior, or are there additional settings that need to be included in the MDM profile?

Last year I used the iOS Distribution Managed Certificate (Enterprise Program) to sign an App and to distribute it internally. The Cert is still valid until May 2026. But its associated Provisiong Profile (which is not visible in the Apple Portal, but within Xcode when you export your archive) expired last week. Until then it was impossible for me to somehow force renew the profile and that lead to the fact that my app was not usable for a day, because the renewal was done after the expiration of the old one. Whats the whole point of the managed signing if can't influence the provisioning update. To be clear: I don't speak about the certificate - just about the profile. Or am I using it wrong?

Hello, I have an issue with DurationUntilRemoval—it never deletes my profile. I installed it via my MDM server and also tried installing it using Apple Configurator 2. The device is in supervised mode. Here is my profile: ** DurationUntilRemoval** ** 3600** <key>PayloadContent</key> <array> <dict> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string>Configures restrictions</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Restrictions</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.applicationaccess.82B4587F-86F6-406B-9D27-03A799379EB5</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.applicationaccess</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>82B4587F-86F6-406B-9D27-03A799379EB5</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>allowActivityContinuation</key> <true/> <key>allowAddingGameCenterFriends</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPlayIncomingRequests</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPrint</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPrintCredentialsStorage</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPrintiBeaconDiscovery</key> <true/> <key>allowAppCellularDataModification</key> <true/> <key>allowAppClips</key> <true/> <key>allowAppInstallation</key> <true/> <key>allowAppRemoval</key> <true/> <key>allowApplePersonalizedAdvertising</key> <true/> <key>allowAssistant</key> <true/> <key>allowAssistantWhileLocked</key> <true/> <key>allowAutoCorrection</key> <true/> <key>allowAutoUnlock</key> <true/> <key>allowAutomaticAppDownloads</key> <true/> <key>allowBluetoothModification</key> <true/> <key>allowBookstore</key> <true/> <key>allowBookstoreErotica</key> <true/> <key>allowCamera</key> <true/> <key>allowCellularPlanModification</key> <true/> <key>allowChat</key> <true/> <key>allowCloudBackup</key> <true/> <key>allowCloudDocumentSync</key> <true/> <key>allowCloudPhotoLibrary</key> <true/> <key>allowContinuousPathKeyboard</key> <true/> <key>allowDefinitionLookup</key> <true/> <key>allowDeviceNameModification</key> <true/> <key>allowDeviceSleep</key> <true/> <key>allowDictation</key> <true/> <key>allowESIMModification</key> <true/> <key>allowEnablingRestrictions</key> <true/> <key>allowEnterpriseAppTrust</key> <true/> <key>allowEnterpriseBookBackup</key> <true/> <key>allowEnterpriseBookMetadataSync</key> <true/> <key>allowEraseContentAndSettings</key> <true/> <key>allowExplicitContent</key> <true/> <key>allowFilesNetworkDriveAccess</key> <true/> <key>allowFilesUSBDriveAccess</key> <true/> <key>allowFindMyDevice</key> <true/> <key>allowFindMyFriends</key> <true/> <key>allowFingerprintForUnlock</key> <true/> <key>allowFingerprintModification</key> <true/> <key>allowGameCenter</key> <true/> <key>allowGlobalBackgroundFetchWhenRoaming</key> <true/> <key>allowInAppPurchases</key> <true/> <key>allowKeyboardShortcuts</key> <true/> <key>allowManagedAppsCloudSync</key> <true/> <key>allowMultiplayerGaming</key> <true/> <key>allowMusicService</key> <true/> <key>allowNews</key> <true/> <key>allowNotificationsModification</key> <true/> <key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key> <true/> <key>allowOpenFromUnmanagedToManaged</key> <true/> <key>allowPairedWatch</key> <true/> <key>allowPassbookWhileLocked</key> <true/> <key>allowPasscodeModification</key> <true/> <key>allowPasswordAutoFill</key> <true/> <key>allowPasswordProximityRequests</key> <true/> <key>allowPasswordSharing</key> <true/> <key>allowPersonalHotspotModification</key> <true/> <key>allowPhotoStream</key> <true/> <key>allowPredictiveKeyboard</key> <true/> <key>allowProximitySetupToNewDevice</key> <true/> <key>allowRadioService</key> <true/> <key>allowRemoteAppPairing</key> <true/> <key>allowRemoteScreenObservation</key> <true/> <key>allowSafari</key> <true/> <key>allowScreenShot</key> <true/> <key>allowSharedStream</key> <true/> <key>allowSpellCheck</key> <true/> <key>allowSpotlightInternetResults</key> <true/> <key>allowSystemAppRemoval</key> <true/> <key>allowUIAppInstallation</key> <true/> <key>allowUIConfigurationProfileInstallation</key> <true/> <key>allowUSBRestrictedMode</key> <true/> <key>allowUnpairedExternalBootToRecovery</key> <false/> <key>allowUntrustedTLSPrompt</key> <true/> <key>allowVPNCreation</key> <true/> <key>allowVideoConferencing</key> <true/> <key>allowVoiceDialing</key> <true/> <key>allowWallpaperModification</key> <true/> <key>allowiTunes</key> <true/> <key>forceAirDropUnmanaged</key> <false/> <key>forceAirPrintTrustedTLSRequirement</key> <false/> <key>forceAssistantProfanityFilter</key> <false/> <key>forceAuthenticationBeforeAutoFill</key> <false/> <key>forceAutomaticDateAndTime</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomAutomaticallyJoinClasses</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomRequestPermissionToLeaveClasses</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomUnpromptedAppAndDeviceLock</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomUnpromptedScreenObservation</key> <false/> <key>forceDelayedSoftwareUpdates</key> <false/> <key>forceEncryptedBackup</key> <false/> <key>forceITunesStorePasswordEntry</key> <false/> <key>forceLimitAdTracking</key> <false/> <key>forceWatchWristDetection</key> <false/> <key>forceWiFiPowerOn</key> <false/> <key>forceWiFiWhitelisting</key> <false/> <key>ratingApps</key> <integer>1000</integer> <key>ratingMovies</key> <integer>1000</integer> <key>ratingRegion</key> <string>us</string> <key>ratingTVShows</key> <integer>1000</integer> <key>safariAcceptCookies</key> <real>2</real> <key>safariAllowAutoFill</key> <true/> <key>safariAllowJavaScript</key> <true/> <key>safariAllowPopups</key> <true/> <key>safariForceFraudWarning</key> <false/> </dict> </array> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>papala</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>MacBook-Pro-Kyrylo-2.4A2954CA-57A5-44D9-8AD3-546407A0CAD4</string> <key>PayloadRemovalDisallowed</key> <false/> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>Configuration</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>BEED8448-8866-43EB-AC3C-1C3C652AADE4</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> it's just test profile, without difficult stuff, but it doesn't work too What is wrong?

Hi There Our app is used in the hospital field and receives remote APNS via the Notification Service Extension. We found a scenario where screen is on, our app is in background, if a "Critical" notification is displayed as a banner at the top of the screen, subsequent normal notifications will be suppressed and no sound will play. Only after the user swipes away the critical notification will the normal notification appear and play a sound. is this as expected? I could not find any document on such case from Apple. Thanks.

We are experiencing a critical issue where VPP app installations are consistently taking an excessive amount of time, leading to significant delays in asset association. We are deployionThis is a systemic problem that affects all VPP apps, not just an isolated case. Apps: 39470db7-e475-4269-9709-c80641657027 => com.zimride.instant d0876900-2579-463e-99f1-b7c85ef5c5e8 com.microsoft.azureauthenticator Troubleshooting: We have performed extensive troubleshooting and can confirm the following: VPP Token: The VPP token has been successfully renewed and is currently active and valid. License Availability: We've verified that there are sufficient VPP licenses available for the apps being deployed. Device Status: We've attempted the following on the affected devices: Restarted the devices. Switched to different Wi-Fi networks. Uninstalled and re-installed the apps. App Status: The issue is not limited to a single app; all VPP apps are failing to install. License Revocation: We attempted to revoke and reassign licenses for some devices, but this did not resolve the issue. The app was not pushed, and the pending status remained. Troubleshooting: Through our internal investigation, we have determined that the core issue is that the Asset Association Status is consistently taking excessive time. This seems to be preventing the app installation queue from processing. We have observed a significant delay in the processing of events within the Notification Channel. The time between the event being created and a response being received is excessively long, indicating a potential backlog or issue. We have included a few recent examples below for your reference: Event ID: 39470db7-e475-4269-9709-c80641657027 com.zimride.instant Created Time: 2025-08-26 01:02:04 Response Time: 2025-08-26 01:34:05 Event ID: d0876900-2579-463e-99f1-b7c85ef5c5e8 com.microsoft.azureauthenticator Created Time: 2025-08-25 21:16:29 Response Time: 2025-08-25 22:21:07 We would appreciate your help in the following areas: Resolution: Could you provide any known solutions or workarounds for an asset association status that is taking excessive amount of time'? Best Practices: Are there any recommended best practices or additional parameters we should be checking with the MDM that might influence the queueing of VPP app assignments? Queueing Parameters: Could you provide insight into the parameters or conditions that can affect the queueing and processing of VPP app installations on Apple's servers? Please let us know if there is any additional information or logs we can provide.

I'm using Apple's MDM protocol InstalledApplicationListCommand to get information about installed apps. From iOS/iPadOS 26, the app information obtained by InstalledApplicationListCommand includes information on all apps including system apps (apps that come standard with iOS/iPadOS). https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/installed-application-list-command I want iOS/iPadOS26 to get the same information as the app information I get from the previous iOS/iPadOS, and I want to exclude system apps from the app information I get with the InstalledApplicationListCommand. As a way to exclude system apps, you can use the app ID I'm thinking of a way to exclude anything that starts with "com.apple" (the Identifier key value of the InstalledApplicationListResponse.InstalledApplicationListItem object). As a way to exclude system apps, please tell us whether the above method is appropriate and whether there will be any problems in the future.

I am using system_profiler command to check on the installed application list from mac device. **Terminal command to check installed java version - ** But while running /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPApplicationsDataType -xml , I cant able to find Java as an installed application. Is this a known issue or do we have any alternative workaround to fetch the same?

Hello, Thank you for your message. Regarding 3.2, we still find that your app is intended to be used by a specific business or organization, including partners, clients, or employees, but you've selected public distribution on the App Store in App Store Connect. To resolve this issue, it would be appropriate to review the other distribution options available for apps designed for specific businesses or organizations and choose a distribution option that works for your app and users. You can review these app distribution options on Apple Developer. I appreciate the help to get out of this inconvenience. Thank you.

We are managing VPP license switching operations using Apple's VPP Manage Licenses API. License information is managed by matching the “clientUserIdStr” data with the VPP account ID information managed on the server side. We received an inquiry stating that a VPP license did not activate despite the activation process being performed. Upon checking the API results, the update API returned a success status during execution. However, the “clientUserIdStr” information was missing from the license information field in the response of the information retrieval API. We kindly request your guidance on the reason why the “clientUserIdStr” information is missing when retrieving license information, and the steps to ensure this information is reliably returned. VPPAccoountId:0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef adamIdStr:521974902 *Some details have been altered from the actual data to protect personal information.

Platform SSO not working on macos devices for zscaler application other app like safari / chrome working well. Need help from apple expert on the same. Environment : IDP : Entra ID MDM : Omnissa Workspace one UEM platform : macOS

Unable to distribute the App via Intune, When tried to install the App on Intune enrolled device. Gets error: Unable to install “App Name”. This app cannot be installed because its integrity could not be verified. Verified Bundle ID is getting updated and Sign-in shows successful. Mac OS Build - 13.7.2 (22H313) XCode Version: 15.1 (15C65) Provisioning Profile renewed this week Distribution Certificate Valid till 2027