Block software update notifications on Mac using HexnodeSolved

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May 08, 2020

How can I block software update notifications from app store on users mac devices using Hexnode?

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May 08, 2020
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Hey, Thanks for reaching out to us.

Hexnode enables you to block the software update notifications on macOS devices. The feature is supported on macOS 10.10 and later.

  • Navigate to Policies -> macOS -> Restrictions -> App Store and uncheck Allow software update notifications only.
  • Associate targets and save the policy.

Cheers!
Grace Baker
Hexnode MDM

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May 18, 2020
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Can software updates be pushed to Mac using Hexnode?

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Hexnode Expert
May 18, 2020
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Hey, Thanks for reaching out to us.

Yes, the administrator will be able to upgrade the DEP-enrolled macOS devices to its latest OS version using Hexnode:

  • Navigate to Policies-> macOS-> Security-> OS updates and click Configure.
  • Click on the drop-down list next to the option Choose your OS update settings.
  • You will have the following options to choose from:
    Notify Only: Notify the user of a software update via App Store.
    Download Only: Download the software update without installing it.
    Download and Install: The updated version will get downloaded and installed automatically.
    Install: An already downloaded software update will get installed.
    Install later: Download the software update and install later.
    macOS updates
  • Associate targets and save the policy.

Please check out our help doc on scheduling macOS updates.

Cheers!
Grace Baker
Hexnode MDM

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