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Adam Engst 20 comments

Solving the macOS Installer’s “Failed to Personalize” Error with New Firmware

A TidBITS Talk user was unable to update macOS on an M2 16-inch MacBook Pro, receiving a “Failed to personalize” error each time. The problem turned out to be related to firmware, and the little-known solution required restoring with Apple Configurator.

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Apple Configurator 2.17

Adds support for the latest MacBook Pro and iMac models. (Free, 52.2 MB, macOS 14+)

Adam Engst 27 comments

Five Tips for Easier Rearranging of iOS Apps

iOS 14’s App Library might make it easier to find apps, but if you want to clean up your existing Home screens and folders, these tips will make it easier regardless of what version of iOS or iPadOS you may be running.

Apple Configurator 2.12 Agen Schmitz No comments

Apple Configurator 2.12

Adds support for the 2019 Mac Pro. (Free, 49.1 MB)

Apple Configurator 2.9 Agen Schmitz No comments

Apple Configurator 2.9

Maintenance update for the Mac utility that schools and businesses can use to manage and deploy software to multiple iOS and tvOS devices. (Free, 63.9 MB)

Apple Configurator 2.8.1 Agen Schmitz 4 comments

Apple Configurator 2.8.1

Brings new iOS payload settings for Restrictions and Mail, and ups the system requirements to macOS 10.14 Mojave. (Free, 64.5 MB)

Apple Configurator 2.7 Agen Schmitz 4 comments

Apple Configurator 2.7

Enables you to skip the Setup Assistant panes plus configure new profile payloads and restrictions in iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3. (Free update, 65.5 MB)