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The Apple Configurator is only allowed for a Managed Apple ID.

• traceroute66 3y ago
  > The Apple Configurator is only allowed for a Managed Apple ID. Huh ? Its available freely via the App Store. No restrictions whatsoever on who may download and use it.
  • herpdyderp 3y ago
    I downloaded it and it won't let me do anything. When I try to login it says I need a managed Apple ID.
    • traceroute66 3y ago
      I've been using it for many years now, multiple installations on new macs and I've never seen such a thing. I can only think it must be something specific to your setup. Looking at the version I presently have installed, there is an Account menu and it says "sign in...", so I'm clearly not signed in. Managed Apple ID seems to be some sort of MDM-style thing[1] , I've certainly never done that and no idea how it works ! I have always just used Apple Configurator in plain-vanilla mode. [1] https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/managed-apple-ids-depcaa668a58/web https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/managed-apple-ids...
      • herpdyderp 3y ago
        Ah, I understand my confusion now. I was trying to use the iOS version of the app. I'm using the macOS version now with my iPhone connected and it's working. Thanks for the advice! :D
• kayodelycaon 3y ago
  I was able to use Apple Configurator to put a phone into single app mode with a normal, non-developer ID. Maybe there is a subset of things you can do?
  • DaiPlusPlus 3y ago
    > single-app mode Isn’t that what “guided access” is for?
    • kayodelycaon 3y ago
      No. Guided access doesn’t work well for creating a control panel on a wall. I wanted it to boot into the app with no password. Guided access is finicky and the failure modes are extremely bad for preventing random people from accessing things they shouldn’t.
  • herpdyderp 3y ago
    The app won't even let me get past the login screen