How do you sync the free iWork and iLife apps to multiple supervised devices?

So, I have a number of 4th gen iPads that are eligible for the free iWork and iLife update. I downloaded all the apps manually to one device, but was wondering how you can do this with multiple devices at once. If I try to add the apps in Configurator it asks for codes, because we have these apps downloaded already and on older devices. Configurator does not dinstinguish between the older and newer devices.


I tried making a backup of the first iPad that has the apps and pushing that out on Configurator, but the apps did not transfer. Do these need to be side loaded? Is there another way? I am trying Settings > iTunes and App Store > Sync apps across devices, and having all ipads logged in with the same account. But, no sync of apps yet, and not even sure that will work...


Ideas?

iPad, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Feb 3, 2014 1:18 PM

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Feb 3, 2014 9:10 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

Texas, that's not quite what he's looking for I'm afraid. He is using configurator.


What you should do is call up AppleCare. Ask to speak to the Enterprise que, as only Enterprise handles Apple Configurator. I believe they may end up sending you or referring you to fill out some sort of form. And then eventually they will release the codes for these. When you get the codes you can config using Apple Configurator for the apps that should be free.

Feb 4, 2014 1:36 AM in response to jwyliegs5

How many Apple IDs are you using on the devices? If the devices each have a unique Apple ID, then you need redemption codes to install them through Configurator. Otherwise, it would have to be done manually.


If you have multiple devices using the same Apple ID, then you can turn on 'Auto downloads' in the 'iTunes and App Store' section of 'Settings'. Then download it on one iPad from each Apple ID group and it will auto download on the rest (with the option turned on).


I hope this helps for now.

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