Auto iPad OS Updates Single App Mode

[heavymeta80]

We're rolling out a couple of iPads in Single App Mode with a kiosk app and that's working well. However, we need to manage OS updates as well. Does anyone have a workflow that allows for automatic OS updates for devices in Single App Mode? I would also be fine with a process that be scheduled for an overnight maintenance window.

[jtrant]

Yes, use the API to trigger updates targeted to a smart group. You can probably use the new Software Update framework but we need our updates to happen at a specific date/time so use script on a Windows jump host with an associated scheduled task.

[robjschroeder]

We use DDM software updates for iOS/iPadOS, I have a script that will schedule the updates for 11 pm on Saturday nights for the devices. Now I’m working on the second part of this as we do have SAM applied. We use an EA called Maintenance Mode to remove the SAM profile, I’m working on a secondary automation that will create maintenance windows using that EA that line up with the scheduled update for the devices according their time zones.