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Device information - iOS 4-16

Learn more about iOS 4-16 device information.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

This guide explains the Device Information panel for legacy iOS devices (iOS 4 to iOS 16) in the Trio platform. It is intended for IT teams managing iPhones with older operating systems to ensure full visibility and policy enforcement.


🧭 Accessing Device Information

  1. Go to Devices in the left-side menu.

  2. Select an iOS device running version ≀ iOS 16 (e.g., "Maren’s iPhone").

  3. You'll enter the Device Information tab with full details.


πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό User Info

  • User: Currently assigned user (optional).

  • User Group: Logical grouping under your organization (e.g., Design Heros).

  • Blueprint: Policy or configuration profile assigned.

  • Supervised: Indicates Apple Supervision status.

  • DEP Assigned: Whether enrolled via Apple's Device Enrollment Program.

  • Device Name: The user-defined name of the iPhone.

ℹ️ Most of these values are supported on iOS 5+ and above.


πŸ’» Operating System

  • Name: iOS.

  • Version: Exact iOS version (e.g., 16.2.2).

  • Build: Build ID of the OS (e.g., 22A400).

  • Device Manufacturer: Always Apple.

  • Update: Manual update checker.

  • Update Status: Whether system updates are available.

  • Latest Version: Latest iOS build detected by MDM.

  • Release Date: iOS version release date.

  • Last Updated: Date of last system update.

βœ… Fully compatible from iOS 5+ onward.


πŸ“₯ Enrollment

  • Type: MDM.

  • Method: Enrollment method (Manual Enroll).

  • Managed: Whether the device is currently MDM-managed.

  • Device Ownership: e.g., COD (Company Owned Device).

  • First/Last Enrollment: Timestamps showing enrollment lifecycle.

  • Last User: Last user who completed the enrollment.

  • Agent Type: Agent platform (e.g., Trio MDM).

  • Agent Installed: Status of management agent.

  • Sync Status: Indicates if device is syncing with MDM.

  • Connection Method: e.g., Apple Push Notification Service (APNs).

  • Install Date: Date the agent was installed.

  • Agent App Installed: Confirms the presence of the MDM agent app.

  • Last Check-in: Last communication with the MDM server.

  • Agent Version: Version of the installed MDM agent.

πŸ›  Supported from iOS 5+ with key features like APNs and sync.


🧠 Hardware

  • Model Name: e.g., iPhone 13 Pro.

  • Storage Usage: Space used versus total (e.g., 32.7 GB of 494.38 GB).

  • Serial Number: Apple hardware serial.

  • Device Group: Logical group for bulk policy application.

  • Hardware UUID: Unique hardware ID.

  • Wi-Fi MAC / Bluetooth MAC: Interface-level hardware addresses.

  • eSIM Installed: Shows if an embedded SIM is active.

  • Battery Level: Current battery charge percentage.

🧬 MAC & UUID fields are fully supported on iOS 9+ and iOS 12+.


πŸ” Security Info

  • Total Controls: Compliance score out of total checks.

  • Certificate: Validity of MDM certificate.

  • Security Actions:

    • Remediate: Fix violations.

    • Exclude this device: Remove from security reporting temporarily.

  • Alerts in 7 Days: Number of triggered alerts recently.

  • CVEs Found: Known security vulnerabilities discovered.

  • Jailbreak Status: Detects jailbroken devices.

  • Activation Lock: Indicates if Find My iPhone lock is active.

  • Passcode Set / Screen Lock / Secure Boot: Security settings.

  • Update Apps in 7 Days: App updates pending.

πŸ” Most security data is visible from iOS 7+ and jailbreak detection from iOS 6+.


🌐 Network

Wi-Fi

  • IP Address / MAC Address: Current IP and hardware interface ID.

  • SSID: Wi-Fi network name (e.g., Trio_Office).

  • Encryption: e.g., WPA2-Personal.

  • VPN Active: Whether VPN is currently active.

  • Connected: Indicates connection status.

🧩 iOS 6+ required for encryption visibility and iOS 9+ for VPN info.


🌍 Global Proxy

  • Protocol: Proxy type (e.g., HTTPS).

  • Server: Proxy hostname (e.g., proxy.trio.so).

  • Port: Port used by the proxy (e.g., 8080).

  • Authentication: If login credentials are required.

  • Status: Proxy connection status.

πŸ”— Supported fully on iOS 6+.


βœ… Summary

The Device Information tab gives full control over:

  • iOS versioning and security posture

  • Supervision and enrollment history

  • Hardware and app update tracking

  • Wi-Fi, VPN, and proxy configurations

This module ensures legacy iPhones from iOS 4–16 remain securely monitored under Trio’s MDM infrastructure.

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