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Apple Configurator Issue Will Be Fixed in Future macOS Sonoma Update

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On Macs running macOS Sonoma, there is currently a bug that prevents the Apple Configurator app from installing apps on iPhones and iPads, according to a new Apple support document. Apple Configurator is commonly used by IT managers at large businesses and institutions to install apps on iPhones and iPads for employees.

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Apple says the issue will be resolved in future updates to macOS Sonoma and Apple Configurator, but it did not provide a timeframe. In the interim, Apple recommends using a Mac with macOS Ventura or earlier installed, if possible.

macOS Sonoma was released on Tuesday following over three months of beta testing. Key new features include interactive desktop widgets, a Game Mode, the ability to add websites to the Dock as web apps, several Safari improvements, and more. Additional details about the software update can be found in our macOS Sonoma roundup.

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Top Rated Comments

CalMin Avatar
CalMin
37 months ago
IT managers at big companies should not be running Sonoma until at least the 14.3 release.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
sw1tcher
37 months ago

IT managers at big companies should not be running Sonoma until at least the 14.3 release.
No one should be running Sonoma until at least the 14.3 release ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-sonoma-launching-this-week-with-these-new-features.2404446/?post=32550792#post-32550792'). ;)
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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6787872
37 months ago

I feel like Apple is a rudderless ship under Tim Cook. No vision, i's not dotted, T's crossed an afterthought.
tim cook is the steve ballmer of apple
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jav6454 Avatar
jav6454
37 months ago
So unless you are an IT at a big company, keep moving people.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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goonie4life9
37 months ago
Folks, this is the most advanced, most powerful, most responsive macOS Apple has ever released. This BRAND NEW macOS takes the very best of what Apple has learned from iOS and brings it to the Mac. These features take the Mac to the next level, allowing seamless integration and powerful new features that pros will love. And Apple didn’t stop there. macOS Sonoma has all new, stunning wallpapers and backgrounds, making the space you work on a piece of art. Apple can’t wait to see the incredible things customers are able to do with the ALL NEW macOS Sonoma.

Notice how Apple never said anything about Apple Configurator? Checkmate, Mac haters!
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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TriBruin
37 months ago

Like Apple Configurator 2 (2.1.6 came out 9 months ago) is used that much by most people? :p

Apple already offers built in DFU functionality in Sonoma so that Apple Configurator 2 doesn't need to be utilized. see https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-sonoma-simplifies-restoring-a-mac-in-dfu-mode.2398727/

I wonder if this old Apple Application will be replaced?
Not any time soon. AC2 supports WAY more features than Finder does. Just some examples:


* Install Apps from the App Store that are purchased by the organization and not by individual AppleIDs
* Enroll an iDevice into an MDM without having to walk through setup on the screen
* Install configuration profiles for management. (Not as common now, since anyone managing devices should be using an MDM, but for very small organizations might still use AC2.)
* Mass deploy devices. AC2 supports dozens of devices being deployed at once.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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