Apple @ Work: Streamlining iOS device management with Telepod’s assisted DFU mode activation

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Preparing iOS devices at scale has always been tedious, but Telepod is changing that with its latest feature: Assisted DFU Mode activation. Explicitly designed for USB-C devices, this feature eliminates the need for IT teams to remember model-specific steps. Just plug it in, and you’re done. Telepod is a powerful automation tool that simplifies iOS device management with customizable workflows, making MDM switching and bulk setups effortless.

Whether deploying new iOS devices or recycling old ones, Assisted DFU Mode is a great feature for IT teams managing large volumes of iPhones and iPods.

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How it works

Automatic Detection: Telepod identifies all connected devices and marks those already in DFU Mode with a clear “DFU” icon.

Quick Activation: To activate DFU Mode, simply connect a device to the Mac host’s DFU port, move it to the hub, and repeat the process for the next device.

Batch Processing: Once all devices are connected, a single workflow restores their operating systems to the latest version, ensuring consistency and saving time.

Built to integrate with hubs from Kallysta and Cambrionix, Telepod’s Assisted DFU Mode offers reliability and efficiency for even the largest fleets.

Why its helpful

For IT teams, this feature eliminates the hassle of manual DFU activations. No more fumbling with buttons or memorizing model-specific steps. Assisted DFU Mode ensures every device is restored quickly and correctly, letting technicians focus on the bigger picture—deployments and policies, not details.

It’s perfect for setup in mass and sorting workflows, reducing downtime and streamlining your entire device preparation process.

Early access

Assisted DFU Mode is part of Telepod pre-release 2.25, available today in Early Access. With this new feature, Telepod redefines what’s possible in iOS lifecycle management. This is a tool worth exploring if you’re managing Apple hardware at scale. Learn more about Telepod on its website.

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.

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