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Whether you are a school IT administrator keeping a classroom of iPad 2s running, a business maintaining a legacy iOS app for warehouse scanners, or an individual user wanting to downgrade a problematic app, the techniques outlined in this guide will help you navigate the challenges of working with Apple Configurator’s older versions in a world that is constantly moving forward.
OS X 10.11 El Capitan through macOS 10.14 Mojave Target Devices: iOS 9 through iOS 13
The latest Apple Configurator requires macOS Ventura or Sonoma. But what if your management Mac is a Mac Pro (Mid-2010) that cannot be updated past macOS Mojave?
Search for "Apple Configurator" and click "Get" to add it to your Apple ID. apple configurator old version
Check your licensed applications to see if older, managed distribution packages are provisioned for your hardware fleet. System Compatibility Reference
Requires macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later.
Older versions of Apple Configurator 2 may struggle to sign in to the Volume Purchase Program (VPP) due to modern two-factor authentication (2FA) requirements. Whether you are a school IT administrator keeping
Warning: This is unsupported. DFU restores may fail due to kernel extension conflicts.
Newer versions of Apple Configurator often require the latest macOS (e.g., v2.17 requires macOS Sonoma, while v2.16 was the last for Monterey 12.4). Legacy Hardware Support:
Filter through the catalog of historical releases, expand the details of the required version, and download the official .dmg file directly. Search for "Apple Configurator" and click "Get" to
Browse the list of legacy releases and download the specific version required for your macOS. Method 3: Apple School Manager or Business Manager (VPP)
"Download an older version of this app? The current version requires [OS Name], but you can download the last compatible version" Common Version Milestones Apple Configurator 1 (Legacy):
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