Hello: my MacBook Pro runs ventura 13.7.8 I need to use apple configurator but the Apple Configurator I get from the App Store is not compatible with ventura and I don't get another option. what can I do to get apple configurator compatible with ventura 13.7.8. also my Mac is from 201 so I cannot update ventura. thanks
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MacBook Pro 15″
prettyroxie wrote:
How to use Apple Configurator on Ventura 13.7.8 with a 2016 MacBook Pro?
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Not possible your MBP 2016 has T1 chip
Note:
ref: How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support
How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support
Grant Bennet-Alder wrote:
T2 security chip was first introduced in 2018 MacBook Pro models, so I think "NO T2" was intended:
<< Not possible your MBP 2016 has "NO T2" chip. >>
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I wrote what I intended. Thanks.
the 2016 and the 2017 have a T1 chip
as stated above— Not possible your MBP 2016 has T1 chip
the support article referenced—
I can not dispute your statement: "T2 security chip was first introduced in 2018 MacBook Pro models"
maybe the OP can appreciate your added information(?)
T2 security chip was first introduced in 2018 MacBook Pro models, so I think "NO T2" was intended:
<< Not possible your MBP 2016 has "NO T2" chip. >>
So sorry. I stand corrected.
On further research I am surprised to find there is indeed a T1 chip in the MacBook Pro models from 2016 and 2017. It is primarily used to run the SSD and the Touch Bar, and do a few other 'housekeeping' tasks, but is NOT yet used as a security chip.
The T1's 'Big Brother', the T2, is required for Apple configurator, just as you said.
Okay, so to summarize — and I’m going to ignore most of the replies here — you need an older version of an app not previously acquired, and the current version of the app needs a newer macOS than your newest available Mac can run.
That’s means downloading older versions of the app is generally not feasible with the app store model.
So… what to do? Probably not buying a new Mac for this activity, so that means looking for Apple Configurator 2 app alternatives. (The number of apps that won’t work this far back or won’t work on Intel Macs is only going to be increasing, so you’re on this Mac upgrade path, regardless.)
You’ll probably want to try iMazing Configurator, which is part of the paid iMazing product. I think the profile editor is free. the iMazing app is cheaper.than a new Mac, too.
https://imazing.com/configurator
https://imazing.com/profile-editor
This open source app is roughly equivalent to Apple Configurator 2:
https://github.com/ProfileCreator/ProfileCreator
Above this range of apps, you’re headed for acquiring an MDM system, and there are some more expensive and more involved options there.
Oh, and a postscript: older versions of Apple Configurator 2 work just fine without T2. I am still using it on a iMac 2017 at ine site.
How to use Apple Configurator on Ventura 13.7.8 with a 2016 MacBook Pro?
