We have couple of devices that are registered into Platform SSO, and we have been noticing an issue when the user tried to login.
After the users enters the password and hit the return key nothing happens, they need to hit the return key probably 10-15 times in order for the login to happen, the password entered is the correct one and it's just that hitting the return key doesn't invoke the login.
On checking the log of the device one unusual thing that we noticed as compared to a different device where the login is working in a single go is that the AppSSOAgent or AppSSODaemon process were not getting invoked
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Before iOS26.1, allowCamera set false, all app can't use camera.
On iOS26.1, allowCamera set false, removes camera icon from the Home Screen, but third app can still use camera, such as Safari and other apps that can call camera.
Is it a bug or a new features?
Hello,
I am currently attempting to use declarative management to install enterprise application, however I am running into errors. Initially the device was failing to unpac the initial manifest it downloaded. After pulling logs from the device it was revealed that the manifest must include the bundle-version for it to parse as valid.
Adding this has allowed for the ipa to be fetched from the server however there is a secondary issue. The application is on the device but is unable to be opened due to the device being unable to validate its integreti. Any additional information would be useful. For completion the working manifest will be pasted below.
It should be noted that the manifest below does work when requesting application installs through MDM commands.
<***>
<items type="array">
<dict>
<assets type="array">
<dict>
<kind type="string">software-package</kind>
<url type="string">https://domain/web/mdm/ios/enterpriseipa/bundle.id</url>
</dict>
</assets>
<key type="dict" name="metadata">
<bundle-identifier type="string">bundle.id</bundle-identifier>
<kind type="string">software</kind>
<subtitle type="string">app</subtitle>
<title type="string">app</title>
<bundle-version type="string">x.x.x</bundle-version>
</key>
</dict>
</items>
</***>
</plist>
We’re looking for best practices to remotely update iOS apps that are deployed in Single App Mode (SAM) or Autonomous Single App Mode (ASAM), managed through MDM.
Imagine a typical use case: an iPad installed as a self-service kiosk at an airport restaurant. We need to update the app periodically without:
Displaying any prompts to the user
Relying on the user to approve or initiate the update (since the device is unattended)
Sending technicians onsite, as many devices are in remote locations
MDM providers have stated, “This is how Apple handles it,” without offering a workable solution. We’re hoping someone here has experience or suggestions for:
Seamless or silent app updates in SAM/ASAM
Update workflows that avoid interruptions or user interaction
Any proven strategies or automation options under MDM supervision
Any insight or documented approaches would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
I desperately need help with this issue. Are there any known issues regarding MDM profiles not installing on iPhone 17? Too many cases are being reported.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
We are facing an issue with Platform SSO registration on macOS devices for AD-bound user accounts with Microsoft EntraID configuration.
We are using the Platform SSO payload on macOS devices integrated with Entra ID, and it works as expected — registration completes successfully, and the password syncs with the Entra ID password.
However, when we try the same on macOS devices with AD-bound (mobile) user accounts, the registration does not complete. To elaborate, the process successfully completes the initial WebView authentication but fails at the stage where Apple prompts for the password to sync the local macOS user’s password with the Entra ID password.
It does not display any error, and even after entering a valid password, the process does not proceed further. However, when we try the same on a non-AD user account, it works fine.
We have checked with Microsoft, and they confirmed that there are no restrictions on their side for AD-bound accounts. Since the issue appears to occur at the Apple system level, they advised us to reach Apple teams on this.
Could you please check and let us know how we can proceed with this?
Payload used:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>PayloadContent</key>
<array>
<dict>
<key>AuthenticationMethod</key>
<string>Password</string>
<key>ExtensionIdentifier</key>
<string>com.microsoft.CompanyPortalMac.ssoextension</string>
<key>PayloadDisplayName</key>
<string>Extensible Single Sign-On Payload</string>
<key>PayloadIdentifier</key>
<string>com.apple.extensiblesso.B408A658-3DAF-41FF-8A5D-AE77B380CB7B</string>
<key>PayloadType</key>
<string>com.apple.extensiblesso</string>
<key>PayloadUUID</key>
<string>D506CAFD-C802-41F2-9C3E-DF5289C315FF</string>
<key>PayloadVersion</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>PlatformSSO</key>
<dict>
<key>AccountDisplayName</key>
<string>EntraID</string>
<key>AuthenticationMethod</key>
<string>Password</string>
<key>EnableCreateUserAtLogin</key>
<true/>
<key>LoginFrequency</key>
<integer>3700</integer>
<key>LoginPolicy</key>
<array>
<string>AttemptAuthentication</string>
</array>
<key>NewUserAuthorizationMode</key>
<string>Admin</string>
<key>UseSharedDeviceKeys</key>
<true/>
<key>UserAuthorizationMode</key>
<string>Admin</string>
</dict>
<key>ScreenLockedBehavior</key>
<string>DoNotHandle</string>
<key>TeamIdentifier</key>
<string>UBF8T346G9</string>
<key>Type</key>
<string>Redirect</string>
<key>URLs</key>
<array>
<string>https://login.microsoftonline.com</string>
<string>https://sts.windows.net</string>
<string>https://login.partner.microsoftonline.cn</string>
<string>https://login.chinacloudapi.cn</string>
<string>https://login.microsoftonline.us</string>
<string>https://login.microsoft.com</string>
<string>https://login-us.microsoftonline.com</string>
</array>
</dict>
</array>
<key>PayloadDisplayName</key>
<string>Platform SSO</string>
<key>PayloadIdentifier</key>
<string>42GBHOLAP04621.1BD5B6D9-640B-4DC3-9275-56DDD191A5FB</string>
<key>PayloadType</key>
<string>Configuration</string>
<key>PayloadUUID</key>
<string>58548FC6-38D9-4B28-9EDF-BEEAB03BAB23</string>
<key>PayloadVersion</key>
<integer>1</integer>
</dict>
</plist>
Target Device: iPhone 13, iOS 18.5, enroll to MDM by enrollment profile
Command:
Response:
Anyone could help?
I am needing to access the ABM API via C#. Searching has directed me to use BouncyCastle. I have downloaded the PEM file. However, using the following:
using (var reader = File.OpenText(pemFilePath))
{
var pemReader = new PemReader(reader);
var keyObject = pemReader.ReadObject();
I get the error "problem creating EC private key: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object."
Hi,team:
I need to distribute an mdm configuration file containing the "ServiceManagementManagedLoginItems" service to a large number of company-supervised computers, where com.apple.servicemanagement only supports macOS 13.0+. However, I cannot effectively distinguish whether the device system where the mdm configuration file needs to be installed is greater than 13. Can I directly install the mdm configuration file on all devices? Will installing the mdm configuration file on devices less than 13 have any impact on the system or other configuration items in mdm? The description link of ServiceManagementManagedLoginItems is: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/servicemanagementmanagedloginitems
Hello Developers,
We are encountering a consistent Kernel Panic issue on an iPhone device after sending a "Clear Passcode" command via our MDM solution. We're looking for insights or confirmation if others have experienced similar behavior.
Device & Environment Details:
Device: iPhone13,2 (iPhone 12 Pro)
OS Version: iPhone OS 18.3.2 (Build 22D82) (Please note this appears to be a future/beta build identifier)
Action Triggering Panic: Sending MDM ClearPasscode command.
Roots Installed: 0 (Device is not jailbroken)
Incident ID: 4B41C0AE-EE93-4051-BEE4-AB98438C10F0
Panic Log Summary:
The kernel panic log clearly indicates the issue originates from the Secure Enclave Processor (SEP).
The key panic string is:
panic(cpu 3 caller 0xfffffff02357bc1c): SEP Panic: :sks /sks : 0x1000b15fc 0x0003ad60 0x0003ad44 0x100028698 0x10002cae4 0x10002a908 0x10002bc10 0x100045330 [hgggrhlvs]
Panic app vers: 1827.80.10
Panic app UUID: 4C066E88-EB93-33C3-BCA7-C5F5474831CC
...
Root task vers: AppleSEPOS-2772.80.2
Root task UUID: A39D6C5D-D07D-33EE-85A3-9105A8D93CE2
...
sks /sks 0x329cc/0x326e0/0x1314131413141314 ert/BOOT
Use code with caution.
The SEP Panic and reference to :sks /sks strongly suggest an issue within the Secure Key Store subsystem of the SEP.
The panic occurred on CPU core 3.
The kernel backtrace points to the com.apple.driver.AppleSEPManager kernel extension as the immediate caller in the main kernel that initiated the panic process after receiving the signal from the SEP.
Analysis/Interpretation:
Based on the log, it appears that the MDM ClearPasscode command, which necessarily interacts with the SEP's Secure Key Store via the AppleSEPManager driver, triggered an internal fault or bug within the SEP firmware (AppleSEPOS). This SEP-level panic subsequently caused the main iOS kernel to panic.
Questions:
Has anyone else encountered similar SEP panics, specifically involving the SKS subsystem, particularly after issuing MDM commands like ClearPasscode on iOS 18.x builds (especially 18.3.2 / 22D82)?
Is this a known issue in this specific iOS/SEP firmware version?
Are there any suggested workarounds for clearing passcodes via MDM on affected devices/OS versions, or any further diagnostic steps recommended?
We appreciate any insights or shared experiences the community might have on this issue.
Thank you.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Hello,
I would like to ask a question regarding documentation related to app sales.
Currently, I’m researching the sales process for an app and realized that I lack sufficient understanding when it comes to creating official documents such as estimates, invoices, and receipts — especially when dealing with corporate clients.
In our company’s case, we can issue documents based on the net revenue (after platform fees are deducted). However, when issuing these documents to a client, would it be more appropriate to include a breakdown showing both the platform fee and the app usage fee?
I would greatly appreciate any insights or examples of how others have handled similar situations.
Thank you in advance.
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?
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Tags:
iOS
iPadOS
Core Telephony
Device Management
We are expering frequent delays recently when associating a device serial with the adamid of an app in our business manager account. I get an event id back when calling the /associate api but when i check the status of that event id is can be sat in a pending state for sometimes several hours. Need to understand why and if its a configuration issue
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Why don't obtain equipment list (https://mdmenrollment.apple.com/server/devices) interface returns "device_family" contour information. This interface only returns some fields, and many field values are not returned
I am trying to find clarification on something. We are seeing strange cases where customer devices seem to unenroll themselves after a period of MDM inactivity. This seems to tie into roughly when their identity certificate has expired. We can't confirm this because the device has since unenrolled.
Is there any case where an Apple device will automatically unenroll if it's identity certificate has expired?
This doesn't always seem to happen - I had a device respond immediately after being switched off for a year - but could this be down to some devices being DEP enrolled and others manually enrolled?
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
I'm writing to point out a potential structural error in an example of the DeclarativeManagement command. This could cause significant confusion for developers implementing the MDM protocol.
The standard structure for a server-to-device MDM command requires CommandUUID and the Command dictionary to be siblings under the top-level dictionary. The CommandUUID serves as a top-level identifier for the entire command envelope.
This is the correct, expected structure:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Command</key>
<dict>
<key>Command</key>
<dict>
<key>RequestType</key>
<string>DeclarativeManagement</string>
</dict>
</dict>
<key>CommandUUID</key>
<string>0001_DeclarativeManagement</string>
</dict>
</plist>
This is an example of the incorrect structure I've seen:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Command</key>
<dict>
<key>CommandUUID</key>
<string>0001_DeclarativeManagement</string>
<key>Command</key>
<dict>
<key>RequestType</key>
<string>DeclarativeManagement</string>
</dict>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
I encounter a connection error with Apple Configurator v2.18 when, after making changes in macOS Sequel 15.6.1, I want to apply and transfer the changes to the iPhone icon layout in iOS 26: Apple Configurator v2.18 crashes and returns an error message:
‘Try the operation again. If it fails, quit the application, launch it again, and try again. [NSCocoaErrorDomain – 0x1001 (4097)]’
I have done some research, and it seems that this bug has been identified and fixed in Apple Configurator 2 v2.19 (Build 10434).
Have you encountered this problem?
Do you know where to find version v2.19?
This fixed version does not appear to have been released yet, and Apple support has been unable to help me.
Thank you all for your help.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Hi Team,
After agreeing the Paid In-app purchase agreements, i have been asked to fill the tax forms of US Certificate of foreign status of beneficial owner and US substitute form W-8BEN-E.
Being an Indian Ed-tech company, we would like to know how should we approach this. Any help or support page or video on this can make our life easier.
Thanks
Team ACEplus.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
General
As we know, we can't add restrictions payload in the mobileconfig when registing the device.
We are developing MDM by ourselfs, met some trouble.
Please help.
Topic:
Business & Education
SubTopic:
Device Management
Hi all,
I'm implementing Intune MAM to secure applications on iOS. However, I need my users to be able to save files (e.g. attachments in an email in the Outlook app) to iOS Files. To do so, I'm trying to put Files in exception of my Intune MAM policy and I need to obtain the Files "CFBundleURLSchemes" value from the info.plist file of the Files app. I'm not able to get that information.
Are any of you able to get that somehow?
Thanks!