Software Update declarative configuration for Apple devices
Use the Software Update configuration to enforce software updates at a certain time. For more information, see Use MDM to deploy software updates.
The Software Update configuration supports the following:
Minimum supported operating system versions and channels: iOS 17, iPadOS 17, Shared iPad device, macOS 14 device.
Requires supervision: No.
Supported enrollment methods: Device Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment.
Setting | Description | Required | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Target operating system version | The target operating system version to update the device to by the appropriate time. | Yes | |||||||||
Target build version | The target build version to update the device to by the appropriate time. The target build version allows targeting specific seed builds or Rapid Security Responses. | No | |||||||||
Target local date and time | The local date and time value that specifies when to force install the software update. | Yes | |||||||||
Details URL | The URL of a webpage that provides more information about the enforced update. | No | |||||||||
Note: Each MDM vendor implements these settings differently. To learn how various Software Update settings are applied to your devices and users, consult your MDM vendor’s documentation.