Here are the key features of Adhoc to set OS Update on Apple devices:

• Purpose: Adds the ability to set and schedule Apple OS updates ad hoc for individual devices via the web app.

• Scope:

  • Only visible to devices with updates available, you can check the available OS updates at:

    

  • Allows selection of device(s) and then the type of OS update to apply.

    

  • Supports multiple install actions:

    • Download only (DownloadOnly)

    • Download & install (Default)

    • Download & schedule to install (InstallSpesificDate)

      • Automatically download and schedule to install the OS update on the selected device

      • Notice: This feature is available only for devices running macOS 14, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17 or later.

    • Notify user (NotifyOnly)

    • Download, install & allow deferral (InstallLater)

    • Download, install & restart (InstallForceRestart)

  • For macOS 15+, “Download, install & restart” only sends a notification unless the device is supervised.

• Notable Limitations:

  • Apple does not allow multiple update commands simultaneously.

  • Enforced updates on macOS 15+ require supervised devices.

• Related documentation:

  • On-Demand macOS Updates from the Device Page

  • macOS software update policy

This feature enables more flexible, on-demand OS update management for Apple devices in the Swif web app, with clear handling of Apple’s MDM restrictions and user notifications.