How do I remove a device from MDM? (2024)

How do I remove a device from MDM? (1)

By default, Apple allows the MDM profile to be removed from devices via Settings at any time. However, there are ways to enroll devices that restrict this capability, as discussed in this article.

To fully remove a device from all forms of management, the necessary process will ultimately depend on how the device became enrolled in MDM.

If the device was enrolled manually or using Apple Configurator:

There are two ways that devices can be unenrolled.

To manually unenroll an iOS device:

  1. Open Settings on the device.
  2. Go to General > Device Management.
  3. Select the MDM profile.
  4. Select Remove Management.

To manually unenroll a macOS device:

  1. Open System Preferences.
  2. Go to the Profiles section.
  3. Select the main MDM profile.
  4. Click the - button and follow the prompts to confirm the unenrollment.

To unenroll a device via SimpleMDM:

  1. Click the device name.
  2. Click Actions.
  3. Select Remove. This will send a command to the device instructing it to delete the MDM profile. Selecting Unenrollwill also unenroll the device but will not delete the device record from your account.

Note: if the device has Supervised Mode enabled and you would like to disable it, you will need to erase the device even after removing it from MDM.

If the device was enrolled using Automated Enrollment with Apple Business/School Manager (formerly DEP enrollment):

There are additional steps required to remove management.

  1. In Apple Business Manager, un-assign the device from SimpleMDM or release the device from your Apple Business Manager account.
  2. Delete the device record from SimpleMDM.
  3. Erase the device.

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How do I remove a device from MDM? (2024)

FAQs

How do I remove a device from MDM? ›

If the device was enrolled manually or using Apple Configurator:
  1. Open Settings on the device.
  2. Go to General > Device Management.
  3. Select the MDM profile.
  4. Select Remove Management.
Apr 3, 2024

Why can't I remove MDM? ›

The most likely reason is that the MDM profile is set to be non-removable. If the administrator has configured it so that it cannot be deleted without their authorization, you won't see the Remove Management option in Settings. In another twist, the MDM profile might be entwined with your iCloud backup.

How to remove MDM from iPhone permanently? ›

Method 1 Remove MDM on iPhone or iPad via Settings
  1. Step 1: Open the Settings.
  2. Step 2: Scroll down to the General section and tap on it.
  3. Step 3: Then scroll through to the Device Management option and click on it.
  4. Step 4: Next, tap on the MDM Profile.
  5. Step 5: Tap the Remove Management option.
May 27, 2024

How do I get rid of this device is managed by your organization on iPhone? ›

How to remove MDM from iPhone, iPad and iPod?
  1. Steps:
  2. Open "Settings" App and then got to "General Section"
  3. Scroll down all the way and then tap on "Device Management"
  4. Now tap on "MDM Profile"
  5. Now tap on "Remove Management"
Jan 27, 2023

How do I delete a managed device? ›

To delete a device from the Devices list:
  1. Sign in to your Google Admin console. Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).
  2. In the Admin console, go to Menu Devices Mobile & endpoints. Devices.
  3. To delete one device, point to the device and click More Delete Device.

Does hard reset remove MDM? ›

Another reason why organizations must prevent users from factory resetting Android devices is to ensure the devices are managed at all times, since resetting the device also means all the configurations, apps and contents distributed using MDM will be deleted and the devices will be unmanaged.

Is it illegal to remove MDM? ›

In most cases, MDM profiles, along with all related restrictions and supervision, can be removed from a device by IT staff of a company it was used in.

How to uninstall MDM agent from the managed Android device? ›

How to uninstall MDM agent from the managed Android device?
  1. On the managed mobile device, go to Settings.
  2. Navigate to Security.
  3. Select Device Administrator and disable it.
  4. Under Settings, go to Applications.
  5. Select ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus and Uninstall the MDM agent.

How do I turn off MDM mode? ›

Deactivate MDM Profile:

Return to the main settings menu and navigate to “Apps” or “Applications.” Find and select the MDM app or any associated MDM-related apps. Tap on “Disable” or “Uninstall” to deactivate the MDM profile.

How do I remove MDM from my iPhone after reset? ›

To remove network settings installed by MDM, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, select the management, then tap Remove Management. This also removes other settings and certificates provided by MDM.

How do I remove expired MDM? ›

  1. On the macOS device, click the Apple icon.
  2. Go to System Preferences.
  3. Click Profiles.
  4. Examine the list of device profiles for any MDM profiles that may be expired or irrelevant.
  5. Select the expired profile.
  6. Click the minus (-) button to remove the expired profile.

Will jailbreaking an iPhone remove MDM? ›

Without entering the MDM profile details, you can remove MDM with jailbreak if you are using an MDM-protected iPad or iPhone.

How to remove device from MDM? ›

Go to Settings > General > Device Management. If you see a "Profiles" or "Device Management" option, it means your device is enrolled in an MDM program. If you have access to the MDM profile, you can try removing it by going to Settings > General > Device Management > [MDM profile] > Remove Management.

How do I wipe my managed iPhone? ›

If your organization uses an MDM solution, erase all content and settings can be prevented on supervised and managed devices by setting a restriction. For more information, refer to Review MDM restrictions for Apple devices . In Settings, tap General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

Can Apple remove MDM profiles? ›

You can not remove any MDM profiles unless you are the owner of the computer who installed the MDM profiles. Recovery mode will not remove the MDM profiles. TobynP wrote: It is possible to delete unremovable MDM's in recovery mode by disabling SIP (System Integrity Protection) in the terminal.

How do I remove a device from business manager? ›

To release a device from Apple Business Manager, simply click “Device Assignments” and locate the device in question via serial number, order number, or CSV file. Then, simply choose “Release Devices” from the pop-up menu and click “Done.”

How do I remove a device from computer management? ›

To uninstall a device driver, press Windows key + X and select Device Manager from the menu. Then, locate and expand the category of the device that you want to remove the driver for, such as Display adapters or Network adapters. Right-click on the device and select Uninstall device from the context menu.

How do I remove unused devices from Device Manager? ›

Click the View tab and select Show hidden devices. Expand the branches in the device tree and look for the faded icons. These indicate unused device drivers. Right-click on the unused device driver you wish to remove, then select Uninstall.

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