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Deploying Wallpapers with Jamf School

Updated over a month ago

Description

Wallpapers can be deployed from Jamf School using a device profile. The steps for macOS and iOS devices can be found in the Wallpaper article in the Jamf School Documentation.

Keep in mind:

  1. When the profile is removed the wallpaper will remain on the device.

  2. Wallpaper conflicts occur when different device groups or profiles attempt to apply multiple backgrounds, causing configuration conflicts. The order of events in which wallpapers are installed can also contribute to this issue.

Deploying custom wallpapers to Apple TV is not possible with Jamf School. If you're trying to manage or customize wallpapers on Apple TV, this functionality is not supported within the current capabilities of Jamf School.

Dimension recommendations for Wallpaper

When uploading a wallpaper in Jamf School for your devices, please keep in mind the following dimensions per device:

iPads

  • iPad Mini (iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4): 1536 x 2048

  • iPad Air (iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, 9.7-inch iPad Pro): 1536 x 2048

  • iPad Pro 10.5": 1668 x 2224

  • iPad Pro 11": 2388 x 1668

  • iPad Pro 12.9": 2732 x 2048

Macbooks and iMacs

  • iMac 27" Thunderbolt Display: 2560 x 1440

  • iMac 21.5": 1920 x 1080

  • Macbook Pro 13.3": 1280 x 800 (Retina display: 2560 x 1600)

  • Macbook Pro 15.4": 1440 x 900 (Retina display: 2880 x 1800)

  • Macbook Pro 17": 1920 x 1200

  • Macbook Air 11.6": 1366 x 768

  • Macbook Air 13": 1440 x 900

iPhones and iPods

  • iPhone SE: 640 x 1136

  • iPhone 5 (iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, iPod Touch 5g): 640 x 1136

  • iPhone 8 (iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7): 750 x 1334

  • iPhone 8 Plus (iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus): 1242 x 2208

  • iPhone Xr : 828 x 1792

  • iPhone Xs (iPhone X): 1125 x 2436

  • iPhone Xs Max: 1242 x 2688

Apple Watches

  • Apple Watch 38mm: 272 x 340

  • Apple Watch 42mm: 312 x 390

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