| Configurator Version | Required macOS Version | Supported iOS Devices | Key Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | OS X Mavericks 10.9 + iTunes 11.4 | iOS 8 | Last version to support Mavericks; introduced iOS 8 payloads | | Configurator 1.7.2 | OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 + iTunes 12 | iOS 8.1.3+ | Final 1.x update; requires Yosemite or later | | Configurator 2.0 | OS X El Capitan 10.11 + iTunes 12.2 | iOS 7+ | Major redesign; introduced Blueprints, DEP/VPP integration | | Configurator 2.7.1 | macOS High Sierra 10.13 | iOS 9+ | Last version compatible with High Sierra | | Configurator 2.10 | macOS Mojave 10.14+ | iOS, iPadOS, Apple TV 3rd/4th gen | Added support for Apple T2 Mac restoration | | Configurator 2.16 | macOS Monterey 12.4+ | iOS, iPadOS, Apple TV HD, Apple Silicon Macs | Final version for Monterey; fixed restore bugs | | Configurator 2.17+ | macOS Sonoma 14.0+ | iOS, iPadOS, Apple TV | Current builds; Sonoma minimum requirement |
This occurs because older apps may have expired security certificates that fail Apple's Gatekeeper check on modern macOS environments.
Websites like OldVersion.com , MacUpdate (archives) , or GitHub user repositories sometimes host .dmg files. Apple does not sign old versions. Any third-party site could inject malware. If you go this route, verify the SHA1 checksum against known Apple hashes (available via the Apple Developer forums).
Compatible with macOS Monterey (12.0) and macOS Big Sur (11.0).
The standard choice for systems restricted to macOS Mojave (10.14).
Go to the Purchases page, and the system should recognize you own the app, allowing you to download a compatible, older version. 3. Alternative Sites (Use Caution)
Turn off automatic macOS updates on your dedicated management Macs. A sudden background update can permanently break compatibility with your required version of Configurator.
Apple Configurator Old Version: A Guide to Legacy Device Management
Older versions of Configurator may not fully support newer USB hubs or certain USB‑C to Lightning cables. Use a direct USB connection without a hub, and ensure the cable is Apple‑certified. For mass deployment, dedicated USB hubs like the Cambrionix PowerPad15 (which provides adequate power for multiple devices) are recommended.
No. Apple Configurator is a macOS‑only application. There is no Windows version. The predecessor tool, iPhone Configuration Utility, had a Windows version but was discontinued with iOS 8.
Before updating Configurator on your main Mac, duplicate the app to an external SSD. That way, you can always roll back.