As IT administrators, there are several scenarios where OS updates are to be restricted in iOS or Android devices. Some of the possible cases are:
Here's how you can block OS updates on managed Android and Apple devices. Follow the steps given below to restrict OS updates:
The following pre-requisites need to be met to restrict OS update in iOS and Android devices
Mobile Device Manager Plus allows admins to create a policy to automate the OS updates on mobile devices. While configuring the policy, you can decide the number of days the OS update must be blocked for. After the OS update is available, the user will not be able to manually install the OS update for the specified number of days.
NOTE: The OS update can only be restricted upto 90 days, after which the users can manually update the OS on the devices. For more information on automating OS updates, refer this document.
Mobile Device Manager Plus allows admins to automate and schedule OS updates for Android devices. While configuring the policy, you can decide the number of days for which the OS update must be blocked for. After the OS update is available, the user will not be able to manually install the OS update for the specified number of days. After which, the OS update will automatically be installed on the devices based on the configured schedule.
NOTE: The OS update can only be restricted upto 30 days, after which the users can manually update the OS on the devices.
NOTE:If you cannot restrict OS updates as explained above, contact our Support team for alternate solutions.