We have users that upgrade their managed iPads when a new version of iOS becomes available. This can create problems when we have not given the go-ahead for users to update their iOS versions. We may still be testing to be sure that no app will break under the new version of iOS.
Is there a way to prevent the user from allowing the iOS update, disallow user access to the settings, or make the settings read only?
iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 9.2
With the advent of ios 9.x, and mdm can control when ios is updated.
other work-arounds
How to block the IOS download.
Block access to this address:
mesu.apple.com
http://www.enterpriseios.com/story/2013/09/17/How_to_use_DNS_to_block_iOS_7_and_ other_updates_too
http://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=7142
edit custom ios versions:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6543386
What MDM profile setting or restriction actually does this? I have not been able to find it.
thanks
What MDM profile setting or restriction actually does this? I have not been able to find it.
I conveniently left that part out. 😉 I do not know. I watched the the ios 9 and mdm enhancements for ios 9 announcement videos where Apple made a big deal about this.
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To my understanding it requires the use of an MDM solution (e.g. AirWatch, LightSpeed) and the implementation of Apple's Device Enrolment Program (DEP) to be able to control whether updates can be applied or not.
I expect that blocking access to particular web URLs may be effective now. However what happens if Apple change the URL for the Updates Service or if the required URL is needed for other essential services that blocking access to it will also stop,.
Prevent device user from allowing iOS update
