Have I understood this right?

[scb02]

Ok let's see if my understanding is correct.

We have 40 iPad 2's here, once iOS5 is released I update them all through my machine linked to the same iTunes account.

Say they are numbered 1-40 and I download an App on number 27, will this then automatically download on the remaining 29 iPads weather it's a free app or a paid for app? Is this automatic or do I need to manually go to each one and download it?

 

[Mal]

You have to enable automatic downloads, I believe, but yes, that is the general idea. I've already seen it in action on my wife's iPod and mine.

jW

 

[Shawnpk]

Ok let's see if my understanding is correct.

We have 40 iPad 2's here, once iOS5 is released I update them all through my machine linked to the same iTunes account.

Say they are numbered 1-40 and I download an App on number 27, will this then automatically download on the remaining 29 iPads weather it's a free app or a paid for app? Is this automatic or do I need to manually go to each one and download it?

Yes, once you turn on the Automatic Downloads via Settings -> Store, any App, Music, and/or Books will be downloaded on any device sharing the same iTunes account. They will even download to iTunes on your computer. By the way, there are separate toggle switches for Apps, Music and Books so you can turn any of them off/on.

 

[scb02]

Excellent I thought so just wanted to double check!

Thanks

 

[logandzwon]

Ok let's see if my understanding is correct.

We have 40 iPad 2's here, once iOS5 is released I update them all through my machine linked to the same iTunes account.

Say they are numbered 1-40 and I download an App on number 27, will this then automatically download on the remaining 29 iPads weather it's a free app or a paid for app? Is this automatic or do I need to manually go to each one and download it?

Well, most of this is correct, however it only lets you associate 10 devices with each iTunes account. Your desktop is probably one.

 

[Mal]

Oops.

jW

 

[shandyman]

Untrue. There is no limit to how many Macs can be authorized for the Mac App Store.

There is a 5-computer limit for the iTunes Store (not 10), but that limitation is not connected to the Mac App Store in any way.

jW

He's talking about iPads which use the iTunes store. there's a 10 device and computer combined limit that came into effect in June this year that's linked to an Apple ID.

When you turn on Automatic Downloads or download past purchases on an iOS device or computer, your device or computer will be associated with your Apple ID. Your Apple ID can have up to 10 devices and computers (combined) associated with it. Each computer must also be authorized using the same Apple ID. Once a device or computer is associated with your Apple ID, you cannot associate that device or computer with another Apple ID for 90 days.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627

Check your facts..........

 

[steve knight]

you also may need to verify the payment info. that means entering your cards back security number

 

[Mal]

Check your facts..........

Ick, sorry, long day.

jW

 

[shandyman]

Ick, sorry, long day.

jW

hehe,easily done

 

[scb02]

10 Devices? This may be a major problem for us then.

I will speak to our local Apple bod and see if they can speak to some big wigs to request a higher limit.

I will report back!

 

[wackymacky]

10 Devices? This may be a major problem for us then.

I will speak to our local Apple bod and see if they can speak to some big wigs to request a higher limit.

I will report back!

If you're using 40 iPads I would speak with apple ass it seems like you could get help from them for enterprise deployment.