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Disabling Airdrop for Monterey and Newer

  • December 23, 2022
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Hello, 

is anyone able to assist me on how I can disable Airdrop using Jamf Pro?

I have already tried the method using configuration profile>restrictions>media>unchecking airdrop. (this did not work) 

can someone please help me by giving me step by step instructions on how to get this done successfully?

Any help with be appreciated! 

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    • Dagmar
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    • December 23, 2022

    Hi,

     

    Maybe this migth still help you

    https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/config-profile-to-fully-disable-airdrop-mac-os-big-sur/m-p/248047

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    • pete_c
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    • December 23, 2022

    My fleet has AirDrop disabled via configuration profile. Make sure your Macs have 'MDM Capability: Yes'; test and verify your APNS (push certificate); make sure devices don't have any pending or failed commands (and send a Blank push, just in case).  You will not find any other reliable method for disabling AirDrop (the era of 'defaults write' is over).

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    • nachiket_s
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    • December 26, 2022

    @s_patang 

    the recent method and script which i have shared in other thread on the same topic is working for me on Ventura also

    (https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/config-profile-to-fully-disable-airdrop-mac-os-big-sur/m-p/2480470)

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    • s_patang
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    • December 29, 2022

    figured out a way to get this done for those who may have also encountered issues like I did.... 

    for os Big Sur and Newer, use this method. 

     

    Create a configuration profile >restrictions>media>turn off airdrop> go to sharing services> uncheck airplay from there too.

    Save

    go into application & custom settings 

    click upload> under preference domain> add com.apple.applicationaccess

    Property List > <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
    <plist version="1.0">
    <dict>
    <key>allowAirDrop</key>
    <false/>
    </dict>
    </plist>

    add your scope then save your configuration profile.  A restart is needed in order for this to take place. 

    Once restarted you should see Airdrop disabled. 


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