Provision New iPhone
BEFORE YOU START
Make sure you have:
- WiFi password
- Apple Business Manager access
- Mosyle access
- Verizon account access
- The device IMEI number
- A second phone available to test calling
🚨 Do NOT hand the phone to the user until ALL steps are complete.
STEP 1: CONFIRM DEVICE IS ASSIGNED (BEFORE TURNING ON)
1. Confirm Apple Business Manager (ABM)
- Log into Apple Business Manager
- Search for the device using the serial number
- Confirm the device is assigned to Mosyle MDM
If it is NOT assigned:
- Assign it to Mosyle before proceeding
2. Confirm Device Appears in Mosyle
- Log into Mosyle
- Confirm the device is listed and ready for enrollment
Do not proceed until ABM and Mosyle assignment are confirmed.
STEP 2: TURN ON DEVICE
- Power on the iPhone.
- Swipe up (or press Home button depending on model).
- Select language.
- Select region.
STEP 3: CONNECT TO WIFI
- Choose the correct WiFi network.
- Enter password.
- Confirm connection.
🚨 The phone MUST be connected to WiFi for MDM enrollment to trigger.
STEP 4: AUTOMATIC MDM ENROLLMENT
During setup, you should see:
“Remote Management”
This iPhone will be automatically configured by Behavioral Framework.
If you DO NOT see Remote Management:
- Stop immediately.
- Reset device and verify ABM assignment.
Continue through setup:
- Follow on-screen prompts.
- Allow device to complete configuration.
STEP 5: CONFIRM APPS INSTALL AUTOMATICALLY
Apps should begin installing automatically from Mosyle.
🚨 DO NOT MOVE FORWARD until:
- All required apps finish installing
- No apps are stuck loading
If apps are not installing:
- Confirm WiFi connection
- Confirm device appears in Mosyle dashboard
STEP 6: ENROLL DEVICE IN VERIZON (USING IMEI)
1. Get the IMEI
Go to:
- Settings → General → About
- Scroll down to find IMEI
Copy the IMEI number exactly.
2. Add Device to Verizon
Use the IMEI to:
- Activate the line
- Assign phone number
- Confirm eSIM is provisioned
STEP 7: CONFIRM VERIZON ACTIVATION
VERY IMPORTANT
- From another phone, call the new device’s number.
- Confirm the phone rings.
- Answer the call.
- Confirm audio works both ways.
Also test:
- Outgoing call
- Cellular data (turn off WiFi and test Safari)
STEP 8: RESET PHONE (KEEP eSIM)
After confirming:
- Mosyle enrollment ✔
- Apps installed ✔
- Verizon activated ✔
Now reset the device for the user.
How to Reset BUT Keep eSIM:
- Go to Settings
- Tap General
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings
- When prompted, choose:
“Keep eSIM and Erase Data”
🚨 DO NOT select “Delete eSIM”
Confirm reset.
STEP 9: FINAL USER SETUP
After reset:
- Power on device.
- Connect to WiFi.
- MDM enrollment will trigger again.
- Hand device to user to complete login.