MacOS: Reset device for New User or Reimage
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Pre-Requirements: Initial Setup
- Ensure device is connected to power and network (wired)
- Log in to JAMF (https://sfcollege.jamfcloud.com) & Ensure Device is managed
- Locate device in Jamf computers inventory by searching property number or serial number.
- If device does not show up in JAMF, check Apple School Manager (https://school.apple.com)
- If device is not in Apple School Manager (ASM) the device will need to be managed.
Wipe Device
- While still on the Device Page in JAMF
- Click Management > Wipe Computer
- Create a remote wipe passcode (123456)
- Click "Clear Activation Lock"
- Click "Wipe Computer
- If no activation lock found, click OK to continue anyways
- Device will automatically reboot once the command is received and begin the process
- Activation process
- As long as a bootstrap token was Escrowed in JAMF, the device will automatically activate and reboot after 60 seconds
- If not, the recovery key will need to be typed in
- Eventually You'll be presented with the Setup Wizard
- Select your Country or Region (United States) > Continue
- Accessibility > Not Now
- Remote Management > Enroll
- Software Updates:
- After 60 Seconds, the device will begin to update to meet minimum requirements
Finalization
- Applications will begin to install during the finalization phase.
- Please wait while we setup your device according to your institution. Allow all software to complete installation.
- Set time zone, Rosetta, Install PKG, Alertus, Chrome, Microsoft Office, VLC, Zoom
- WARNING: Ensure the first login is through ITSAdmin account
- If the ITSAdmin account is not the first login, you will need to wipe the device again.
Additional Setup & Applications
- Configure PPPC Screen Recording
- System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen & System Audio Recording
- Representative Console = Enable
- jamfRemoteAssist = Enable
- Open Self Service
- Install Additional Apps As needed
- Adobe CC
- Sound Library
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Article ID:
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Created
Wed 6/4/25 8:56 AM
Modified
Thu 3/26/26 10:27 AM