To recap your game plan:
Apple Configurator (and its successor, Apple Configurator 2 ) is a free macOS utility used for the mass deployment and management of iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. While the current version typically requires the latest macOS (e.g., macOS 14/15), many users still need older versions to maintain compatibility with legacy hardware. Core Functionality & History
. It was designed for schools and businesses to manually set up groups of iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch devices via USB. The process was straightforward: administrators could update software, install apps, and apply configuration profiles to many devices at once. The Shift to Version 2 By 2015, Apple released Apple Configurator 2
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