Lesson 1: iOS and iPadOS Settings

Jamf 100 Course
Solution
Application
Content Type
Training Content
Utilities & Services
ft:locale
en-US

Goal

Navigate the Settings app in iOS and iPadOS to customize a device and find device information.

Video

Key points

  • The Settings app contains important device information as well as preferences and customization options.

    • The Settings app for iPadOS is functionally and organizationally similar to iOS.

  • Signing in with an Apple ID allows the use of Apple services like iCloud and the App Store.

    • Using an Apple ID is optional, but certain features will not be available to the user if they are not signed in.

  • Jamf Pro can be used to customize and restrict many settings in iOS and iPadOS, helping enforce organizational standards.

  • Commonly accessed settings, like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, are immediately available near the top of the settings list.

  • The following information can be found in the General section of Settings:

    • The About section includes the name of the device, the software version, storage capacity, and more.

    • The Software Update section is where automatic updates can be enabled and available updates can be downloaded and installed.

    • The Transfer & Reset iPad/iPhone section includes reset options to prepare to transfer information to a new device or erase all content.

  • Touch ID & Passcode (or Face ID & Passcode) allows users to customize settings such as:

    • Which services can use Touch ID or Face ID

    • Add or change a passcode

    • How long until a passcode is required after a device is locked

Review

To view answers, click arrow next to each question.

  1. Where can a user identify which OS version their device is on?
    Information about a device (including OS version, storage capacity, and serial number) can be found in the Settings app under General > About.
  2. Where would a user enable automatic updates on an iOS device?
    Software update settings and information can be found in the Settings app under General > Software Updates. Here automatic updates can be turned on or off.
  3. Where would a user go if they wanted to update the passcode on their device?
    Passcode options can be found in the Settings app under Touch ID & Passcode (or Face ID & Passcode).

Practice

  1. Locate the serial number of your iOS or iPadOS device.

  2. Check to see if your device has an available iOS or iPadOS update.

  3. Change the name of your iOS or iPadOS device.

Resources

Apple