: Requires a USB-C to USB-C (or Lightning) cable that supports power and data.
| Task | Recommended 2021 Workflow | |------|----------------------------| | Bulk device preparation | Use cfgutil command line (part of Configurator 2021) | | DFU restores for iPad 8th gen | USB-C cable + powered USB 3.0 hub | | T2 Mac revive (error 2133 prevention) | Host Mac must be on Big Sur 11.2+ | | Offline deployment | Grab the .dmg from Apple’s enterprise portal before disconnecting from internet | apple configurator 2133 dmg 2021
Deep within the code of version 2.13.3 lies the logic of the Blessing . To "Bless" a device is to establish a chain of trust. This version of the software handled the cryptographic handshakes required to lock a device into an MDM (Mobile Device Management) server. : Requires a USB-C to USB-C (or Lightning)