How to Remove Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP)

If you have an Apple device configured with the Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP), chances are, you don’t have full control over the activities you perform on your device. But the good news is that you can remove DEP from any Apple device.

In this post, we will explain what the Apple DEP is and show you the best method to remove it from iPhone/iPad/Mac with or without password.

Part 1. What Is Apple Device Enrollment Program

The Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP) is a service designed to facilitate the seamless integration of Apple devices into an organization’s mobile device management (MDM) system. This program enables businesses and educational institutions to deploy and manage a large number of Apple devices efficiently.

With DEP, institutions can streamline the setup process of their Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac, enabling the automatic enrollment of devices into an MDM platform. Plus, it ensures that all devices are configured according to the organization’s requirements, providing a secure and managed environment for users.

Part 2: How To Remove Apple Device Enrollment Program With Password

If you know the password used to configure the DEP profile on your Apple device, relax. There are two ways you can get the job done in this situation, and we will guide you through these methods below.

Way 1. Delete DEP via Settings

The quickest way to remove DEP from your Apple device with password is via the Settings app. All you just have to do is provide the correct credentials, including the username and password for the DEP profile, and the program will be removed permanently.

For iPhone/iPad

Step 1: Access the “Settings” app on your iPhone/iPad.

Step 2: Find your way to “General” option and select “VPN & Device Management”.

Step 3: Tap on “Management Profile” and choose “Delete Profile”. Then, provide the DEP profile username and password to remove it.

For Mac

Step 1: Click the “Apple Menu” icon at the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preference”.

Step 2: Click on “Profiles” or “Profiles & Device Management”.

Step 3: Click on “Device Enrollment Program” you want to delete and click on the “Minus” sign at the bottom-left corner.

Step 4: Click on “Remove” when prompted and enter the relevant credentials to confirm the removal.

Way 2. Disable DEP in DEP Portal

If you have administrator rights to access the DEP portal platform, you can disable the Device Enrollment Program directly from the portal. Use the steps below to get the job done: 

Steps for iPhone/iPad & Mac

Step 1: Visit the “Apple Device Enrollment Program” portal via your browser and sign in with the admin credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the left-hand menu and click on “Manage Devices”.

Step 3: Check “Serial Number” in the right section and enter the “Serial Number” of the Apple device whose DEP you want to remove. Then, choose “Unassign Devices” under Choose Action.

Part 3. How to Delete Apple DEP Without Password

If you don’t have the password to remove DEP from your Apple device, there are two ultimate techniques you can try. We’ve shared them in this part.

Way 1: Contact Admin for DEP Removal

Contacting the administrator who sets up the DEP on your Apple device is one of the most straightforward methods to remove the Apple Device Enrollment Program from your device when you don’t know the password. This approach is particularly useful if you know the admin that configured the DEP on your device and you own the device currently. Otherwise, we recommend that you use the next method.

Way 2: Use Passixer MDM Remover

If the way above isn’t available to you, don’t panic. Passixer iPhone Unlocker can help you remove the Device Enrollment Program from your iPhone or iPad without requiring the help of the admin or a password. This tool utilizes an advanced algorithm to remove any type of DEP profile from your iPhone/iPad. It doesn’t matter whether it was configured by your organization using Apple Business Manager or your school using Apple School Manager, etc. 

Besides, Passixer does not require jailbreaking of iOS devices for removal of DEP.

Key Features

• Gain access to your locked iPhone by bypassing its screen lock without passcode or Face/Touch ID.
• Remove Apple ID and iCloud Activation Lock from second-hand iPhone without any risk.
• Bypass iTunes backup encryption safely.
• 99.99% success rate for fixing 6 different types of iPhone lock.

How to Remove DEP from iPhone/iPad with Passixer

Step 1: Access the “Passixer iPhone Unlocker” app on your Mac or PC and click on “Remove MDM”.

Step 2: Click “Start Removing” in the first Work Properly section. Then, connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 3:  Once the tool detects your iPhone/iPad, click “Start”.

• Case 1: The DEP profile on your iPhone will be removed automatically if Find My Device is disabled.

• Case 2: If Find My Device is not disabled on your iPhone/iPad, follow the on-screen instructions to disable it. After that, Passixer will remove the DEP profile.

Part 4: How to Disable Device Enrollment Notification on Mac

Some users might find it annoying to keep receiving the “macOS Device Enrollment” notification every few minutes. If you’re in a similar situation, we’ve collected the effective steps reported by online users(haven’t been tested) for you to disable the Device Enrollment notification on any Mac computer.

Note: It’s suggested to try this way if you are familiar with Terminal, as wrong operations could do harm to your macOS.

Step 1: Restart your Mac in Recovery Mode by holding Command + R during restart. Then, open “Terminal” in the recovery screen and type “csrutil disable”.

Step 2: Restart your Mac and open “Terminal”. Then, enter the following commands:

To create directories to hold the disabled files:

• $ sudo mkdir /System/Library/LaunchAgentsDisabled
• $ sudo mkdir /System/Library/LaunchDaemonsDisabled

To move all prompt files into the newly created directories and disable them:

• $ sudo mv /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.ManagedClientAgent.agent.plist /System/Library/LaunchAgentsDisabled
• $ sudo mv /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.ManagedClientAgent.enrollagent.plist /System/Library/LaunchAgentsDisabled
• $ sudo mv /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.ManagedClient.cloudconfigurationd.plist /System/Library/LaunchDaemonsDisabled
• $ sudo mv /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.ManagedClient.enroll.plist /System/Library/LaunchDaemonsDisabled
• $ sudo mv /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.ManagedClient.plist /System/Library/LaunchDaemonsDisabled
• $ sudo mv /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.ManagedClient.startup.plist /System/Library/LaunchDaemonsDisabled

Step 3: Restart your Mac again for the changes to take effect.

Step 4: Enable SIP by restarting the Mac in Recovery Mode by holding Command + R during restart. Then, access “Terminal” in the recovery screen and type csrutil enable.

Step 5: Restart your Mac again to finish.

Conclusion

This article has provided you with a comprehensive guide on how to remove DEP from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Whether you have the credentials or not, there are methods available to help you bypass the enrollment program and regain full access to your Apple devices.