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Declarative VPP app download in Company Portal

The iOS/iPadOS Company Portal will support Declarative Volume-Purchased Program (VPP) app downloads from the Apps tab.

What changed

Declarative VPP apps provide an improved end-user experience by reducing app installation latency, allowing for automatic overnight app updates, and providing the end user with a live status of an app installation. If you choose not to use Declarative VPP apps, there will be no changes to the admin and user experience.

Why it matters

Device-management changes can affect policy processing, reporting, app delivery or support workflows across managed endpoints.

Known limitations

  • Availability, prerequisites and rollout scope remain authoritative in the linked Microsoft documentation.

Now check

  • Confirm the Apple VPP token and declarative management prerequisites
  • Pilot app download, live install status and overnight update behavior
  • Compare Company Portal reporting with the existing VPP workflow

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