Unable to remove MDM Profiles from Mac

[@YuliiaZoabi]

Thank you for this tutorial! I'm the family techie with zero Apple experience that was handed an iPad 7th gen to reset from a family friend, it had come from a nearby high school that had carelessly sold off their old iPads without removing their MDM profiles. I genuinely wasn't expecting a bypass for it to be this easy, let alone even work to begin with *Pecuniary backdoors* on top of patching things Apple can be. So thanks again!

[@mehmetrockci9023]

It just kept glitching on me when i tried this video tutorial. Thank you for this video firstly & Secondly thank you *_Strategic techies_* I can’t get to the part of video selfie meeting you was a blessing in disguise. Keep up with the good work a lot of people will be needing your assistance in the nearest future..

[@kirstinlancaster9543]

I never believe at first but then after I have tried it and have got my iphone 12 device, this really helped me really well in my predicament

[@crazygamingtag]

Before. I've had this problem and you know, its really frustrating. Its a lucky thing that this *Pecuniary backdoors* guide is very understandable. The fact that you took the time to explain the process, and give a backstory really added an extra to the tutorial. Keep bringing practical content like this.

[@mehmetrockci9023]

It just kept glitching on me when i tried this video tutorial. Thank you for this video firstly & Secondly thank you *_Strategic techies_* I can’t get to the part of video selfie meeting you was a blessing in disguise. Keep up with the good work a lot of people will be needing your assistance in the nearest future..

[@kirstinlancaster9543]

I never believe at first but then after I have tried it and have got my iphone 12 device, this really helped me really well in my predicament

[@donaldmwakina2707]

Good sir!!!! I was locked out of my MacBook Pro and I tried to call the company and request that they remove the MDM profile. They gave me the run around saying they don't know if they could do it and blah blah blah asshole talk. I was STRESSED for days because of all the stuff I have on my MacBook that I could not access. THIS *_Strategic techies_* SAVED ME!!!!! How to I like this man 100000000 times????

[@mehmetrockci9023]

It just kept glitching on me when i tried this video tutorial. Thank you for this video firstly & Secondly thank you *_Strategic techies_* I can’t get to the part of video selfie meeting you was a blessing in disguise. Keep up with the good work a lot of people will be needing your assistance in the nearest future..

[@kirstinlancaster9543]

I never believe at first but then after I have tried it and have got my iphone 12 device, this really helped me really well in my predicament

[@ajaykumargupta5952]

NO WAY THIS WORKED!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU *PECUNIARY BACKDOORS* I WAS ABOUT TO CRY, I SEARCHED TH ENTIRE INTERNET FOR SOLUTIONS BUT YOUR VIDEO WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT HELPED ME, THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@mehmetrockci9023]

It just kept glitching on me when i tried this video tutorial. Thank you for this video firstly & Secondly thank you *_Strategic techies_* I can’t get to the part of video selfie meeting you was a blessing in disguise. Keep up with the good work a lot of people will be needing your assistance in the nearest future..

[@kirstinlancaster9543]

I never believe at first but then after I have tried it and have got my iphone 12 device, this really helped me really well in my predicament

[@MohndAlhsen_alhsen]

This Way absolutely worked guys ! remember you must first erase you hard then reinstall macOS after macOs installed the device will be reset , At this time when it was reset you must TURN OF WIFI FROM YOUR ROUTER , this is important guys after installed macOS when the device reset TURN OF WIFI ROUTER , and finnally now you can go step by step with *_Strategic techies_*

[@mehmetrockci9023]

It just kept glitching on me when i tried this video tutorial. Thank you for this video firstly & Secondly thank you *_Strategic techies_* I can’t get to the part of video selfie meeting you was a blessing in disguise. Keep up with the good work a lot of people will be needing your assistance in the nearest future..

[@kirstinlancaster9543]

I never believe at first but then after I have tried it and have got my iphone 12 device, this really helped me really well in my predicament

[@greatprofessional5032]

Thank You .This is absolutely great video. It worked like a charm. I was able to take Profiles section but the " - " minus button was disabled. I previously was able to remove the profile but after one instance suddenly the minus button was disabled. First I was getting the " no such directory " when running the commands in recovery terminal because i had ran a command to remove framework earlier. Then had to re-enroll the device then did all the steps you mentioned it worked .Thank you so much

[@smartworld3]

What if i did a factory reset to my MacBook? should I re-do this steps ?

[@bernabeperez5248]

Did you get the asnwer becuae I factory reset and I don't see any profiles

[@tekcard2358]

I think this method is a temporary fix. By deleting the MDM profile from the MacBook with this method, it's only deleting one part of the MDM process. The MacBook serial number is still reside in the MDM server. The proper way of removing MDM from a MacBook, is to contact the Admin in charge of managing the MDM server. The Admin would then need to remove the serial number of the MacBook in order to completely release MDM from the MacBook. I believe if the MacBook receive an OS update then it will reset all the changes that was made earlier, thus MDM remote management will come back and it will require this process over again. If you watched this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWi4hXWug7GWjJo this probably the permanent way of removing MDM remote management from the MacBook. The process involves of reprograming and changing the MacBook serial number onto the BIOS chip itself. With a new serial number programmed to the MacBook, the MDM server would not be able to install the remote management software, since it doesn't recognize the new serial number.

[@techhintsdaily]

Just updated to Sonoma and the process comes up again nd won’t even leave after this process, I just use a standard user instead of admin user where the setup manager still pops up

[@JazielElElemento]

​@@techhintsdailywere you able to do anything about it?

[@techhintsdaily]

nothing bro @@JazielElElemento

[@pauldarrigo4395]

Hi can you make this video public? Can't see it

[@xamora]

holy yap 😭🙏

[@ДанилНевзоров-х1ъ]

I wish the sim would work but after resetting it again it shows this you can log into an new Apple ID in the AppStore but you can’t sync messages and stuff but thanks for the *Pecuniary backdoor* that know how to remove it permanently

[@kirstinlancaster9543]

I never believe at first but then after I have tried it and have got my iphone 12 device, this really helped me really well in my predicament

[@HEMCHANDRAN04]

i tried that cmd which you showed in this video but the profiles is still there not able to remove from the privacy. Inside profile it shows empty

[@WondersbyFinley]

Straight to the point, very helpful tutorial; using m1pro 2019 and it just updated to a new os. Been watching so many videos and almost paid for an online service that I was not sure going to work 100%, then came across your video and it worked! Many thanks! I just subbed!

[@code4you992]

please reply. i cant use touch id due to mdm if i follow these steps so it will enables me to use touch id and other mdm locked things too? or it just removes the profile

[@Alex-uy6es]

Do you need any assistance on how to get rid of Activation or MDM lock permanently

[@MWaves777]

Hello my friend. On the first step my pc only shows Macintosh and not Macintosh HD, what should i type?

[@carmencamarena5510]

This did not work for me. It said “access denied” is there a way to bypass this?

[@charliegomez2088]

Thanks you for this awesome tutorial. its straightforward and to the point👌🙂

[@sokomusic1228]

so whats with the big skip at 2:45? are we supposed to type everything you didnt say?

[@ElenaSh103]

Bro 🙏🙏🙏 blessed with knowledge. Had my laptop for 3 years and first time it locked me on remote management screen and I couldn’t pass it.

[@brandonbecerra9788]

YES! my device wasn't talking to my MDM, so I couldn't manage it or delete it. now I can add the right MDM again without wiping the device. question does this needs to be done in Repair Utility or can this be done in the system in Terminal as well?

[@otdosa]

hi, if the profile is removed - does that mean the company managing the device can no longer brick it?

[@JinusTechVideos]

Yes, But if you are erasing the device it will come again

[@Diwash1]

I am having a similar problem where I remove it but keep on getting notifications that *** company can configure your mac notifications every 4-7 hours. I tried this and it was fine until the configurationprofiles command. It says no such directory exists. I am having the same problem where I cannot see the profiles in the preferences.

[@M167A1]

This

[@engmac]

hi diwash ,did you found solution for your problem ?

[@DMKali]

I’m on Ventura and I get the message “no such file or directory” regarding “ConfigurationProfiles”? Also, after “ProfilesAreInstalled” I get “Read-Only file system” response? Thoughts?

[@chinazadamian426]

Same with mine. Please let me know when you get this problem solved

[@taofeekmutairu870]

please did you solve this am in need

[@useyourbanana405]

Any updates? Please let me know.

[@Alex-uy6es]

Do you need any assistance on how to get rid of MDM permanently

[@TrafficHiccups]

Thanks a lot brother, you saved me. Really appreciated your effort

[@JillianLeia]

2:36 after this is says no such file or directory

[@JinusTechVideos]

You may type wrongly.Check the space in between

[@borontv6400]

Same issue for me, I can see the directory but it doesn't let me in

[@TurgutAliev]

Did not work mine. Do you have paid support?

[@antoniolim762]

Noobie Question here....please help clarify...does doing this process remove just the MDM profile from being seen but the machine is still MDM controlled (if the MDM admin wants to control it they will be able to do so) or does it temporarily remove the MDM from this machine until and OS reinstall or update happens?

[@JinusTechVideos]

It will remove the mdm profile completely and server cannot control until the profile is installed.

[@farley9000]

he shows the commands to move directories but on my machine several of them were capitalized on my machine. it doesnt start you in the lowest direcotry so use pwd to see where you are cd changes the directory, but you cant tab to autocomplete so instead use cd / to change into the lowest directory and then use ls to see the current things you can cd to use pwd to see the current path one of the folders had a space in it so i had to put a backslash to escape the space 'cd Macintosh\ Hd' but the other steps were fine. Finally if you are locked out because you dont know the password do the recover from wifi process by rebooting and holding command + option + r and then it will allow you to format the machine without logging into the mdm profile

[@Missingkeys90]

In the beginning for the #3 step right below fseventst , mine says “Imagine Volume” do I still follow the same steps or ??

[@MihaiMocanu]

After entering cd var/db/configurationprofiles I get a message saying “No such file or directory” I just updated to Sonoma : ( Can’t login anymore! This is so frustrating :(

[@JinusTechVideos]

type Command one by one. 1.cd /var 2.cd db then type ls 3.then check whether the configuationprofiles are there

[@TheDrumhead54]

Does this work on a 2012 Mac Pro desktop? When type cd Macintosh\ HD I get No such file or directory.

[@JinusTechVideos]

You should type your hdd name

[@TheDrumhead54]

⁠@@JinusTechVideos I did it’s the name is Macintosh HD. It shows up in the list after typing ls . It’s an SSD drive.

[@fernandoruiz5475]

It did work for me at the beginning but then after a few hours I have to repeat the whole process because, it forced me to accept the MDM ,so I have to do the process all over again any help ?

[@serenitythyme219]

Thank you for your in-depth video. Yet, Question because I am still having trouble. Mine shows library and so I simply replaced Macintosh word for Library and it stated “no such file or directory’ Any other suggestions?

[@serenitythyme219]

Read only file system it states (googling 😢 )

[@JinusTechVideos]

Then u are typing something wrong

[@vinzenzs2805]

I bought a used MacBook and as I wanted to reset it then after reset there remote management popped while setting it up. Followed your tutorial and all seemed to work but now I still have to set the Mac up and there is still the remote management that I can't turn off. Its M1 Max chip...any ideas? I can't set it up because I have to log into an JAMF Account I don't have because I dont work at any company:/

[@Steeze7000]

Did you find any Solution ?

[@vinzenzs2805]

I contacted the company, they said it was still there's, so I brought it back and reported it to the police....nothing happened until today xD @@Steeze7000

[@samsonmoore2898]

Does it work on every version of macos

[@charagd]

I kept on getting a pop or notification that a profile is requesting to be added on the profile

[@TheDrumhead54]

After entering ls I only see OS X Base System. What can I do from that. I have a 2013 Mac Pro.

[@joshuablanco4731]

Wondering to

[@СанекПл-р3л]

This worked 💯 easy steps to follow *_Strategic techies_*

[@菜籽久]

太感谢了，全网找了一晚上，就这里有答案，感谢

[@draculawy3626]

老哥是哪一款的

[@TyeCoding]

You are literally the best man! Thank you so much!!!

[@atomiktony]

Thank you so much ❤ 1 million thank yous and blessings to your family 🎉🙏🏽✨

[@Divyesh-th1cx]

After we do this, will be able to reset the mac without it asking for MDM user and password?

[@JinusTechVideos]

that all depend on the MDM server configuration

[@dannyrazo8007]

Once removed can you restore with no issue and won’t come back ?

[@Noc2urnalYT]

when i enter cd macintosg \ hd it says no such file or directory!!! please help if you read this i've been trying it for many days

[@samserameeruddeen8694]

The cd var/db/configurationprofiles is not giving anything

[@kwadwoappiahkubi1305]

It says on my screen this system is reserved for authorized use only. The use of this system may be monitored. What should I do ? I called the person I bought the Mac from but they couldn’t fix the issue what should I do ?

[@moncefmansour4619]

Great !! works for me on Macbook Pro 2019 . i just want to know if the profile will be come back or no ? (after upgrade or something) thanx

[@moncefmansour4619]

Adding to my previous comment, after few hours the profil comes back and ask me to subscribe to the enrolment and i can’t skip , obliged to accept if i want to use my macbook

[@JinusTechVideos]

If your MDM server is configured like that you cannot skip.This video mainly for the one who loose connectivity to the MDM server and facing difficulty in reenrolling again

[@deceiverrr_]

var/db/configurationprofiles: No such file or directory macOS 14.3.1 Please help

[@JinusTechVideos]

Should have that file if the profile is installed

[@deceiverrr_]

@@JinusTechVideos i have profiles in settings, but file is not there

[@deceiverrr_]

@@JinusTechVideos also cd var/db also putting up No such file..

[@greatprofessional5032]

I had the same issue. Erase the Mac and re-enroll the device. You must have ran a command to remove framework or it must have got corrupted. So erase and re-enroll the device. Then try the same steps...It will work

[@gus86]

Thank you so much i bought an imac in ebay and comes with the MDM and this works great!!

[@ASAPMEXICANBOI117]

DUDE OMG THANK A LOT I OWE YOU ONE IT LITERALLY WORKS I THOUGHT ALL OF THE COMMENTS WERE LIES WAIT ACTUALLY YOU ARE THE GOAT

[@jaccdh6050]

When updating for a latest version iOS. Would the MDM profile shows again?

[@JinusTechVideos]

No

[@faviomontesdeoca8827]

When i type in configuration profiles it says no such file or directory

[@JinusTechVideos]

If you have typed correctly it should work

[@faviomontesdeoca8827]

@@JinusTechVideos would it matter if the macbook is already at factory setting? I have to command+R to access disk utility or the cmd window

[@JinusTechVideos]

@@faviomontesdeoca8827 cmd+r

[@JinusTechVideos]

@@faviomontesdeoca8827 if it is factory settings there will not be any profiles

[@onetarget7]

hello thank you verymuch time saving video very short and useful information, just want to know now i can use the macbook freely it wont be locked again ? or profile will come back. thank you

[@JinusTechVideos]

That depends upon your mdm server.

[@willkennedy2959]

This worked! Thank you so much!!

[@bennyblancobx5286]

Hi Joni in my Mac terminal I don’t know with hard drive name should I type can you please help me I’m goin to send you a picture on my terminal thanks in advance

[@arbinfosys]

Thanks for procedure in detailed. Its working on macbook pro 2019

[@rbgarzon1]

Hello, I was able to remove the MDM profile from my 2020 M1 Macbook pro with Ventura OS. I don't know if this is a permanent fix or not but at the moment the MDM profile from my Macbook Pro disappear and before they were greyout which means that I couldn't selected for deletion. Thank you for the help.

[@shiraoune]

Did you have to delete your data and format ur macbook? Because i wanna know if i have to do a backup

[@rbgarzon1]

I did a backup just in case but I didn’t have to use it

[@ferluisch]

Does this work on Monterey?

[@JinusTechVideos]

Yes

[@kwadwoappiahkubi1305]

My laptop is 2020 MacBook Air M1 and I tried the method but did not work it came back to the same I can’t remove the mdm out

[@tinnatorfadottir465]

I followed the steps, when restarting afterwards, it gets stuck in the loop of start up…. Any suggestions

[@-abdouinchina1647]

GOATED. YOU JUST SAVED MY LIFE

[@emadaziz663]

Can you help me to delete jamf?

[@walidsabbah8566]

Can I update my system from catalina to monterey or ventura after this or will it be locked again?

[@DanDuh_Man]

did u end up getting a answer?

[@AA-kn4px]

You can update without issues, but make sure you block the hosts as I commented above to ensure you do not get notifications about re-enrollment

[@ferluisch]

@@AA-kn4px I don't find that comment, can you tell us here too?

[@janellekaufman9841]

Thank you so much!!! This solved my problem

[@imy-786]

Thanks simple easy and it. worked. If I format this drive in the future will it come back?

[@JinusTechVideos]

Thanks.please share and subscribe

[@boffyboydj]

@@JinusTechVideos No one will subscribe you didn't answer or reply to anyones questions

[@bisul696]

I’m buying a used macbook and they said it’s with mdm what does it means?

[@raypalomarez]

This means that the Macbook is locked by the company and can still be managed by the company. It automatically enrolls the device back into their mobile manage device program. You still may be able to use it, but they could have some profiles locked.

[@anonymousghost5814]

so can its be solve? @@raypalomarez

[@renyarhoj4154]

After entering cd var/db/configurationprofiles it says "no such file or directory" PLEASE HELP!

[@sinhvienitk19]

cd var/db/Configurationprofiles

[@AbhishekSingh-tp7vw]

@@sinhvienitk19 Getting same error "no such file or directory" though after entering C capital can you please help me around

[@BassMan77]

GENIUS!!!! Thank you so much for this.

[@joshuablanco4731]

Its giving me OS X BASE system. Can i get some assistance?

[@emdubgordo]

Thank you, worked perfect to get rid of rippling

[@vzandavan]

After removing profiles do we need to reinstall the os again to see the changes?

[@JinusTechVideos]

No need to reinstall os

[@vzandavan]

No luck still shows the same…

[@JinusTechVideos]

@vzandavan it should remove the profile if you are following the steps and when you are going back to the os donot install the profile again

[@JonathanHenrique-l6m]

This is perfect, I has buy a MacBook of second hand and has having a MDM Google, was Worked perfect for me, thanks sou much…

[@AngelNolySantiago]

Hi it doesn't show me the Macintosh HD partition.🤷🏼

[@JinusTechVideos]

Type cd /volumes and then type LS.It will list your partition.It may be in diffrent name.U need to do with your HDD partition name.

[@lawrenceatkinson]

Please how can I stop Red hat enrolment notification reminder on my MacBook running Ventura 13.1 or remove the Red hat Script... but I will be OK with just stopping the constant reminder notification from showing at all

[@JinusTechVideos]

Reminder coming from your mdm server.

[@lawrenceatkinson]

@@JinusTechVideos yeah

[@pauldarrigo4395]

Someone posted about changing the serial number. How to stop the computer from revealing to the MDM server?

[@lawrenceatkinson]

@pauldarrigo4395 Thanks, someone has helped solve the issue.

[@NHGletsplay]

what work fine for me thanx . but if i make a update the profiles will show again and i must do the same thing every time ?

[@chrisosorio8185]

Idk I used Checkm8 once I was in and then deleted everything from data and main HDD and got the question mark folder… I then rebooted in recovery and reinstalled OS once in nothing came up I then reconnected to internet updated to Ventura and profile was there but none was installed.

[@techsporadic]

@@chrisosorio8185 Hi I bought a laptop from online marketplace only to find out it came with the MDM profile thing. Can you let me know if Checkm8 worked properly for Ventura or did you do Checkm8 on Monterey before updating. If I do a clean wipe after checkm8 will the issue occur again?

[@KitchenPlatform]

@@techsporadic There is a separate tutorial for Checkm8 on Ventura which basically guides you on how to downgrade to Monterey from Ventura and removing the lock.

[@techsporadic]

@@KitchenPlatform Thank you!

[@KitchenPlatform]

@Disillusioned Simp Mod Yup it is

[@DJWhity510]

Thank you very much Sr. I followed your steps just like you have in video. Very easy & now my MacBook is back. Blessings! 🙏🏻

[@JinusTechVideos]

You're welcome!

[@javadava576]

Awesome tutorial thanks for da help I really appreciate thanks

[@civilengineeringeasygeniec3004]

is it still working with M2 macbook pro now

[@keepscrolling6042]

THANK YOU, THANK u, THANK u, THANK U you're the goat thanks

[@JinusTechVideos]

welcome.Please share and subscribe

[@charatrajput2903]

Thanks yaar this is working for my machine

[@fileuploads]

Thank you! Does this remove the remote management entirely? Or is it just hidden from view?

[@JinusTechVideos]

It will remove from MDM management

[@kevyyar]

@@JinusTechVideos you sure?

[@JinusTechVideos]

Yes

[@sammydr10]

@@JinusTechVideos So, since you say that this removes the profile completely, will I be able to factory reset my laptop and not be blocked by MDM when going through installation wizard?

[@sgadventures4747]

@@sammydr10 that’s what I want to know also, this is my last Hail Mary to get a pc working

[@evilrulo85]

I don't see the "var" directory on mine 😢

[@marcinzczestochowy]

How to do that with iMac 2020 macOS Sonoma ? Thanks

[@Alex-uy6es]

STANLEYTECHIE GOT MINE FIXED

[@Metanoia46]

I have a doe laptop that was given to me, I was able to follow these steps and have that profile deleted, somehow when I boot it up it still boots up as nycdoe property 😮

[@Katie-w8x]

MADESAMTECHIE GOT MINE UNLOCK PERMANENTLY

[@pauldarrigo4395]

How do you block jamf server from contacting a laptop?

[@OG-Phantom]

Thanks man you are such a life saver

[@JinusTechVideos]

Happy to help

[@UndercoverLover203]

You my friend just earned a like and follow

[@mikivli]

Can you do this on a m2 pro MacBook?

[@michelangelok7]

I just did!

[@nathancruz2179]

when i start the process it says ".Trashes OS X Base System disk0s2" what do i do

[@JinusTechVideos]

The partition u r selecting may be wrong

[@vidhanmehta3]

i am having Macbook pro 16 2019 model which supports ventura and has MDM Managment lock form a company if i will follow these steps it will completely remove MDM Managment lock or just remove the profile only also i dont know the MDM Managment password please help!!!!!

[@JinusTechVideos]

It will remove the profiles and it will remove from mdm management lock

[@vidhanmehta3]

The bestest video for removing mdm lock is this in other they are telling to bypass but in this video these steps will completely remove the mdm lock from your MacBook I find some difficulties in finding directories but when i searched for hidden directories i.e ls-a Then all steps i followed is same as shown in this video. Saved my MacBook Feeling so happy now i have wasted 5-6 days. In searching for permanent solution. Saved🥹

[@vidhanmehta3]

@@JinusTechVideos after 4-5 hours again its showing that "company can configure your laptop" what to do now?

[@aWorcestercrat]

I'm having the same problem, I. Enjoy remove the mdm from my system or the remote management 😔

[@briangutierrez3124]

@@vidhanmehta3 i have same problem, could you fix it?

[@SenseiWantan-bu1zs]

Hey guys Is it working on 2023 Mac Pro with m2 pro chip ? I'm a bit afraid of doing something wrong

[@Alex-uy6es]

For fast help and permanent MDM removal

[@Alex-uy6es]

STANLEYTECHIE

[@Alex-uy6es]

Help me

[@Alex-uy6es]

On instagram

Thank you so much! Problem resolved.

[@taofeekmutairu870]

please we need solutions nfor later mac books cause this doesn't work for sonoma

[@Sai-cw1xw]

For fast help and permanent MDM removal

[@Sai-cw1xw]

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[@Sai-cw1xw]

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[@Sai-cw1xw]

He fixed mine

[@Our-love-for-Allah]

Hello brother, I’m having problems to add the cd var/db/configurationprofiles Please I need help I’m taking online classes

[@liveituprecordzblackteamem3221]

Thanks brother you’re the best

[@fendichandra2561]

Thank you. Worked 100%

[@2jzgtefication]

This worked for me but now I am unable to connect to any WiFi network. Pls help

[@alexteixeira27]

wow this actually worked bro thanks

[@wyshadtp7777]

😢 Mine is still showing enrol in remote management

[@surjeetmalik-e2q]

love you 😘 bro, thanks its working