Automated Software Updates

Automated Software Updates is an advanced software update management capability in SureMDM for iOS/iPadOS that enables organizations to manage and deploy iOS/iPadOS updates across devices in a controlled and automated manner. This feature helps IT administrators streamline update management, maintain device security, minimize disruptions, and ensure iOS/iPadOS devices remain up to date with the latest supported software versions.

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This feature is applicable to iOS 18.0 and later and is available to Premium-tier customers and above.

Enabling Automated Software Updates

When accessing the Automated Software Updates section for the first time, the feature is disabled by default.

1. Navigate to SureMDM Console > OS Updates > iOS/iPadOS > Automated Software Updates.
2. Click Enable Automated Software Updates.

Once enabled:

• Automated Software Updates becomes active which has the following two sections:
  • Overview
  • Configuration
• The system automatically creates the following four default deployment rings and five charts:
  • Canary Ring
  • Early Adopters Ring
  • Broad Rollout Ring
  • General Availability Ring
  • Device with No Ring Assigned - (Available only as chart)

These default rings can be reviewed and configured from the Configuration tab.