Configure iOS and iPadOS Version Upgrades in the Library

KACE Cloud allows your to install specific iOS and iPadOS versions on supervised iOS and iPadOS devices. These configurations are available in the Security Library. You can use them to, for example, control whether to install version upgrades as soon as they are downloaded. This feature also allows you to target a specific major or minor version, if needed.

NOTE: iOS and iPadOS version upgrades require an additional KACE Cloud Secure license. This license also provides access to Windows Feature updates and patch management settings. To obtain a KACE Cloud Secure license, contact KACE Cloud Sales. A free 14-day KACE Cloud Secure trial license is available and can be started directly from KACE Cloud. For more information about KACE Cloud licensing, see About subscriptions and licensing.

To create or edit an iOS and iPadOS Version Upgrade Configuration:

  1. Select the Libraries tab in top navigation.
  2. Click Security.
  3. Complete one of the following steps:
    • To create a new iOS Version Upgrade Configuration, choose Add New > iOS and iPadOS Version Upgrade Configuration.
    • To edit an existing iOS and iPadOS Version Upgrade Configuration, select it in the list, and click Edit.

  4. In the configuration view that appears on the right, ensure the configuration has a unique Name, and provide a Description, as applicable.
  5. For each configuration setting that you want to apply to supervised iOS and iPadOS devices, select the appropriate check box.  

    For example:

    • To install an iOS and iPadOS version upgrade as soon as it is downloaded, in the General section, select Default.
    • To only download an iOS and iPadOS version upgrade without installing it on target devices, in the General section, select Download only.
    • To target a major iOS and iPadOS version and any minor versions associated with it, in the Versions section, select Keep at this major version, and then select the version number.

    NOTE: If you select Install as soon as possible and then select either Keep at latest version or Keep at this major version, it may take up to 48 hours to complete the iOS version upgrade.

  6. When done, click Save.