Q; (iOS, Windows) Can I set values that differ for each device, such as the user name and password of an email account, in a profile?
Yes, you can.
34 docs tagged with "App Distribution"
View All TagsQ; (iOS) Is an app installed when it is distributed to a locked device?
The steps required to complete installation differ depending on the settings of the locked device (the Supervised setting and whether it is signed in to an Apple ID).
Q; App installation by device operation is restricted. Is there a way to add apps only to specific devices?
There are two ways to add apps to specific devices.
Q; App installation is currently not allowed on devices. How can I allow it?
Installing apps on a device requires signing in with an Apple ID, so allow the following items in the Restrictions payload of the profile.
Q; Apps are not installed or updated (Android)
If an app registered in the template is not installed on an Android device, an app is not updated, or an app removed from the template is not uninstalled, check the following items.
Q; Can a specific app be uninstalled from only one device assigned to a template?
If the apps to be distributed differ, you need to use separate templates.
Q; Can I distribute an application only to specific devices?
Applications are distributed to the devices linked to a template, so you cannot directly specify specific devices to distribute to.
Q; Can I distribute App Store apps to iPhone/iPad/Apple TV without requiring an Apple ID sign-in?
Yes, you can by using VPP in Apple Business (formerly Apple Business Manager).
Q; Can I distribute paid apps?
You can distribute paid apps.
Q; Can I distribute paid Goodnotes license keys on iOS?
You can distribute license information (keys) using the Default Configuration feature of BizMobile Go!.
Q; Can I distribute settings to apps?
You can distribute specific values and settings to managed apps (apps distributed from BizMobile Go!).
Q; Can I hide the pop-up shown when downloading an app by using an MDM setting?
You cannot hide the pop-up Download "(app name)" using cellular data? that is displayed on the device when downloading an app by using an MDM setting.
Q; Can I remove unmanaged apps from MDM?
You cannot remove unmanaged apps from MDM.
Q; Can I update an app while it is in Single App Mode?
iOS / iPadOS
Q; Can I use both per-user and per-device license methods together?
You can specify the license method for each app. You cannot apply both license methods to the same app.
Q; Can I use in-app purchases?
In-app purchases are available when you are signed in with a personal Apple Account.
Q; Can large apps be distributed to an iPhone/iPad with cellular data only?
They can be distributed, but depending on the device settings, an operation on the device may be required.
Q; Can MDM also manage apps that device users installed themselves?
Yes, by enabling Auto Management.
Q; Can users update apps distributed from MDM by operating the device?
Under either of the following conditions, apps can be updated only by a command from MDM, so device users cannot update them by themselves. In all other cases, users can update them.
Q; Do I need to reinstall an in-house (self-developed) app when renewing its certificate?
You can renew the certificate without reinstalling the app.
Q; How do I set up MDM integration between LINE WORKS and BizMobile Go!?
You can find the document for integrating LINE WORKS with BizMobile Go! below.
Q; How do I update installed App Store apps?
By using the auto update feature, new versions of App Store apps are detected automatically and installed apps can be updated to the latest version.
Q; How is VPP license consumption counted?
The way consumed licenses are counted differs between the per-user and per-device methods.
Q; I want to automatically uninstall apps that are preinstalled on iPad
You can prevent preinstalled apps from being displayed on the device (so that device users cannot use them).
Q; I want to reinstall an app on specific devices only
How to do it individually on an iOS / iPadOS device
Q; In which countries is VPP available?
The VPP (Volume Purchase Program) page includes information from Apple's website.
Q; Is the `UDID` required when distributing in-house apps with MDM?
The UDID of each device to be used is required when you build an in-house app as Ad Hoc, but it is not required when distributing the app with MDM.
Q; Is there a way to update an app without waiting for automatic updates?
Yes. Use the individual app update feature for the target device.
Q; What can I do with VPP?
Companies and educational institutions can purchase licenses for the apps they need in bulk.
Q; What happens to an app in use when an update command is received?
If the device receives an update command while the app is running in the foreground, the device displays a message asking you to confirm the update, with the options Cancel and Update.
Q; What is a suitable way to manage business apps on company-owned devices? We have many company-owned devices, and managing Apple IDs in bulk is difficult.
By using the per-device VPP license method, you can install App Store apps without an Apple ID.
Q; What is a suitable way to manage business apps on personally owned devices? I do not want business apps installed with personal Apple IDs.
Even in a BYOD environment, by using the per-device VPP license method, you can install App Store apps without an Apple ID.
Q; What is the difference between `Per Device` and `Per User` for VPP apps?
The main difference is whether an Apple ID must be registered (signed in) on the device.
Q; What is the difference between when a pop-up appears and when it does not during app installation? Is there a way to install apps silently without showing a pop-up?
There are two types of pop-ups displayed during app installation.