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How to Disable Apple Software Update Notifications


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I thought I disabled update notifications from Apple via config profile by unchecking "Allow software update notifications" in the Restrictions > Applications section, yet I still get these:

Did I miss something?

Thanks.

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Samstar777
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  • February 1, 2023

@llitz123 Feel free to use mobile config from my GitHub Page https://github.com/Samstar777/Disable-Apple-Software-Update-Notification


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  • February 1, 2023

I'll take a look.

Should I remove the settings I have in place when I add the mobile config?

Thanks.


Samstar777
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  • February 1, 2023

@llitz123 Yes, please do remove / modify your existing settings.


Jaykrishna1
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  • February 3, 2023

If you have disabled software update notifications using a configuration profile in Jamf Pro, but are still receiving notifications, there are a few possible causes:

  1. The configuration profile is not being applied to the device: Ensure that the configuration profile has been assigned to the correct device or group of devices and that the profile is correctly installed on the device.

  2. The restriction is being overridden by another configuration profile: If there are multiple configuration profiles applied to the device, ensure that there are no conflicting settings between the profiles. One profile may be overridding the restriction set in another profile.

  3. The restriction is being overridden by device settings: Ensure that the restriction has not been manually disabled on the device.

  4. The restriction is not being enforced: Sometimes, changes to restrictions can take some time to take effect. Try restarting the device or waiting for a few hours to see if the restriction is enforced.

If the issue persists, you may need to review the configuration profiles applied to the device and ensure that the correct restrictions are being set and enforced.


isolved
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Samstar777 wrote:

@llitz123 Feel free to use mobile config from my GitHub Page https://github.com/Samstar777/Disable-Apple-Software-Update-Notification


This worked instantly and better than the default settings available in Jamf. Thanks!


Samstar777
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isolved wrote:

This worked instantly and better than the default settings available in Jamf. Thanks!


Thanks @isolved 


JevermannNG
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Samstar777 wrote:

@llitz123 Feel free to use mobile config from my GitHub Page https://github.com/Samstar777/Disable-Apple-Software-Update-Notification


Does this also hide the Notification Icon in the System Preferences?

It worked for me once but after running the software update check, the icon is back.


ajanicke
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Samstar777 wrote:

@llitz123 Feel free to use mobile config from my GitHub Page https://github.com/Samstar777/Disable-Apple-Software-Update-Notification


Sorry for the necro but this was exactly what I was looking for. I have no idea how you were able to make this but thank you!


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Samstar777 wrote:

@llitz123 Feel free to use mobile config from my GitHub Page https://github.com/Samstar777/Disable-Apple-Software-Update-Notification


@Samstar777Is this for mobile devices (iPads, iPhones) only or will this work on MacBooks & iMacs?


A-bomb
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Samstar777 wrote:

@llitz123 Feel free to use mobile config from my GitHub Page https://github.com/Samstar777/Disable-Apple-Software-Update-Notification


Worked like a charm. Thank you!


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Samstar777 wrote:

@llitz123 Feel free to use mobile config from my GitHub Page https://github.com/Samstar777/Disable-Apple-Software-Update-Notification


Doe this still work on Sonoma and Sequoia?


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pbileci wrote:

Doe this still work on Sonoma and Sequoia?


i can confirm it does still work on sequoia. i just added the bundleID ( _system_center_:com.apple.softwareupdatenotification ) and disabled both critical and notification in jamf config in notifications. 


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