IOS device name template changing name of already enrolled devices

Question

Hi,

Does anyone have experience changing the "Device Name Template" on their MDM profile? Will it apply to all existing devices or it will only apply to the new device?

According to this URL, it will apply to all existing devices.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/591023/ios-device-name-template-changing-name-of-already.html

On the other hand, this URL stated it only apply to the new device.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/enrollment/device-enrollment-program-enroll-ios#create-an-apple-enrollment-profile

Thank you!

Answer 1

Only name change will apply to existing devices. Other changes in the enrollment profile will apply after a reset. So changing the naming template will change the names of already enrolled devices.

Answer 2

@Kam Wai Chan Thanks for posting in our Q&A.

It means that if we change some settings in this existing enrollment profile, changes will not apply in devices, except name change.

If you want to deploy an enrollment profile (some settings are different from the existing enrollment profile) to new devices, to avoid any confusion, it is suggested to create a new enrollment profile instead of changing the existing one.

Thanks for your understanding.

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