About AppConfig

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AppConfig is a standard for mobile devices that allows your MDM to set options for your mobile apps. NOTE: The Instructions will vary based on your MDM server and the platform of your devices (iOS or Android). AppConfig Options Like any well-mannered app, Imprivata Locker supports AppConfig. Below are available settings. Most users will leave these at the default settings, except … Read More

Updating to iOS 12.1.1: Action (Probably) Required

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Summary iOS 12.1.1 was released on December 5, 2018. We have received reports that attempting an update to iOS 12.1.1 will fail on many launchpads with the error “Failed: OS install procedure completed with failure.” We have traced this issue to older versions of an Apple support library, MobileDevice. This software should be updated on each GroundControl Launchpad Mac and … Read More

Clearing Passcodes

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When you are enforcing passcodes in your organization and using GroundControl, there are some considerations to keep in mind, especially when using Check Out Workflows. Unfortunately, GroundControl cannot automatically connect to passcode-locked devices or clear the device’s passcode. When devices are connected to GroundControl but are simply unlocked, without clearing the passcode, GroundControl cannot be expected to work reliably, and … Read More

Organizing Workflows

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On the Workflows page, choose the way in which your Workflows are compartmentalized for your company using the Organize feature. With this component, you can: Create folders and rename them. Move Workflows into and out of those folders. Delete Workflows in bulk. The Organize feature is helpful for the categorization of different deployments, as it makes them easier to classify … Read More

Announcing GroundControl 4.5.2

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GroundControl 4.5.2 is a server-only release. Are you testing iOS 12? We are. GroundControl 4.6 will be fully compatible with iOS 12. We expect to release it in early September, before the release of iOS 12. Let us know if you have any questions. Big News: Automatic Failure Recovery GroundControl 4.5.2 introduces an extremely simple way to recover from many … Read More

About USB Restricted Mode

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In iOS 11.4.1, Apple introduced a new security feature called USB Restricted Mode that will impact some GroundControl users. Apple has additional information in this knowledge base article. Devices that are locked with a passcode will not appear in USB if they have not been unlocked in the last hour. Beginning with iOS 12, this same restriction takes effect immediately. … Read More

Skip the “Privacy” setup screen in iOS 11.3

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NOTE: This article refers to an iOS version that Apple and GroundControl no longer support. It is included for reference purposes only. iOS 11.3 includes a new setup screen, called “Privacy.” If you are using DEP devices, this new screen will likely interrupt your otherwise automated workflows. With DEP devices, your MDM determines which setup screens to skip. The DEP … Read More

Assign Staged Device to User using the AirWatch API

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When using the VMware Workspace ONE (AirWatch) MDM with API integration, you may instruct GroundControl to assign staged devices to individual users. User passwords are not needed for this action, only usernames. Say you have 1,000 iPhones to assign to 1,000 employees. You have several options to proceed: You may leave the devices untouched, and let users activate devices with … Read More

Assign DEP Profile using AirWatch API

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If you are using an AirWatch MDM with API integration, you may instruct GroundControl to Pre-register to Username or Lookup Username. The popup menu displays a list of DEP profiles from your AirWatch server. If the list is out of date, click Resync. This feature is helpful when your organization has multiple DEP profiles, and the GroundControl devices aren’t going … Read More

GroundControl Compatibility with iOS 13

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Apple's new iOS 13 delivers a tremendous number of device management improvements to the enterprise. With one exception, we've been satisfied with compatibility. Preparing for iOS 13 Upgrade to Launchpad 4.8.4 or later. Upgrade iTunes support software — “MobileDevice” Upgrade your MDM to support iOS 13's new DEP setup screens. Customers using DEP and Restore from Backup will need to ... Read More