OS Updates

All posts with the OS Updates tag

Discussion
1 week ago Dec 07, 2025

macOS Updates not being deployed

Hey people, I’m trying to force install updates on some Macs. I’d used a policy for this with the update settings set to Download and Install and manually triggered the updates. But the devices remained on the current version, which is weird as in the Action history as I see the action status as Initiated. Anyone got any thoughts on how to fix this issue?

Discussion
4 months ago Aug 08, 2025

Time to Shift Gears: Windows 10 to 11 Upgrade Made Easy with Hexnode

Hi everyone, This post walks you through everything you need to know about managing the Windows 10 to 11 upgrade using Hexnode. Windows 10 has had a great run since its launch in 2015. Between Windows Hello, ATP, Virtual Desktops, and the UWP app model, it really changed how we work. But now it's time…

Discussion
4 months ago Aug 08, 2025

Software Update Preferences for iOS – Powered by DDM

IT administrators can now take full control over how and when iOS devices receive system and security updates, all with fewer delays and less back-and-forth between the device and the server. We’re thrilled to introduce support for Declarative Device Management (DDM)–powered Software Update Preferences for iOS devices! What’s New? Seamless configuration of managed iOS software…

Discussion
5 months ago Jul 03, 2025

How to group multiple patches for deployment?

Hey Community, so, the question is how do i group multiple patches for devices. Now the thing is i can deploy the patches individually; however, I've noticed this way of updating leads to overhead due to the time lost in reboot cycles. What are some of the strategies that we could implement using Hexnode where…

Discussion
10 months ago Feb 13, 2025

iOS Updates Best Practice

I was just wondering how everyone deals with iOS Updates obviously for the update to install "The user needs to type in the password on password-protected devices to further approve the update." we are audited regularly on ensuring devices (Windows, iOS, iPad OS & Android) are updated in a timely manner, iOS seems to be…

Ideation
3 years ago Oct 11, 2022

Custom Log function

I'd like to suggest a custom log function on every device. The log should be used to keep track of the actions on the IT-support. Example: 2022-09-13 14:40: User was asked to update device OS 2022-07-03 09:13: Device had new screen installed after user dropped device from desktop 2021-01-10 13:04: Device had faulty charger, replaced…