Apple Configurator 2 is the go-to tool for IT administrators and tech enthusiasts looking to mass-configure iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices. However, acquiring the app without going through the native Mac App Store poses a challenge.
You will have a fully functioning, update-receiving copy of Apple Configurator 2 without ever clicking the App Store icon. For enterprise environments, push it silently via your MDM.
Q3: Why doesn’t Apple just provide a DMG?
Because Configurator 2 modifies low-level USB and recovery subsystems. Apple restricts those functions to App Store-distributed apps for security compliance.
Step 4: (Optional) Remove the App Store version to save space
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Step 2: Wait for completion, then extract the PKG
APP_PATH="/Applications/Apple Configurator 2.app" PKG_PATH="$APP_PATH/Contents/Resources/AppleConfigurator2.pkg"
Once assigned to your organization, you can use Mobile Device Management (MDM) software to push the app to your Mac automatically.
There are several reasons why you might not be able to download Apple Configurator 2 from the App Store:
