Ask HN: How to Automate iPhone Setup?

2 pointsby bartekpacia2 jaar geleden1 comments

I configure a new machine quite often. Because of that, I have a dotfiles repo that uses strap [0]. Wherever I have to set up my Mac from the scratch, I simple clone that repo and run script, and after a few hours all software (specified in Brewfile) is downloaded and configuration applied. Is there any way I can come close to this on iOS? Currently, every time I have a new iPhone (or do a hard reset), it takes me a few hours to download all the apps I use and sign into them, and apply my Settings.

PS I know about iCloud backup, but that’s not exactly what I want.

[0]: https://github.com/MikeMcQuaid/strap

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not_your_vase2 jaar geleden

I think the search keywords you are looking for are "free MDM ios" (MDM as in "Mobile Device Management"). These services are used to control the settings of the device remotely, and also to provision them with default apps and settings.