> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.faronics.com/faronicsdeploy/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.faronics.com/faronicsdeploy/mobile-device-management/apps-and-docs/applications.md).

# Applications

## Manage

To manage applications:

1. Select an application from the list.
2. Click *Manage* > *Options & Configuration*.
3. Under *Details* (where available), you have the option to update the IPA file or download the IPA file.
4. Under *Options*, select to enable or disable the following:
   * Manage app (if currently installed as unmanaged) – Select this option to enable the MDM to manage all instances of the app on managed devices, regardless of whether the app was already installed on the device when it was added to the MDM. If this option is not selected, instances of the app that were installed before the device/app was added to the MDM will remain unmanaged.
   * Remove app when Faronics Deploy MDM profile is removed – Select this option to automatically remove the app from managed devices if the app is removed from the Apps & Docs or the MDM profile is removed manually from the device.
   * Prevent backup of the app data to iCloud or iTunes – Select this option to prevent the app’s data from being backed up to iCloud or iTunes.
   * Allow Autonomous Single App mode – Select this option to enable the Single App mode. When you launch the app with this option enabled, you need to tap on the screen three times to enable Single App mode. The device will be locked down to the app. To disable Single App mode, tap on the screen three times.<br>

     **VPP Licenses**

     Displays the total number of licenses and the number of remaining licenses available for use.
5. Under *Configuration*
   * Add Values – Select this option and click *Add*. Specify the *Key*, data *Type* (string, integer, or boolean), and the *Value*. Click *Add* when finished.
   * Choose XML File – Select this option and click *Choose File*. Select the .xml or .plist file and click *Open*.
6. Click *Save*.

To delete an application, select an application from the list and click *Delete*.

## Add Apps

Apps for iOS devices can be sourced from the Apple App Store, or if you have in-house apps, you can add them using their .ipa files.

To add apps from the APP Store:

1. Click *Add Apps* > *App-store App*.
2. Select *iPhone Apps* or *iPad Apps*.
3. Using the *App Store* drop-down list, select from which country’s app store you want to get the apps.
4. Enter a search string into the *Search* field, then click *Search*.
5. Select the app you wish to add from the list of apps displayed matching the search string, then click *Add*.

To add in-house apps:

1. Click *Add Apps* > *In-house App*.
2. Under the *Source* tab, select whether to *Upload an IPA* file, or *Specify a Manifest URL*, then click *Add*.
3. When selecting to *Upload an IPA*, in the *Add Source* window that opens, click *Browse* to select a file, then click *OK*.
4. When selecting to *Specify a Manifest URL*, in the *Add Source* window that opens, enter the URL of the web app manifest, then click *OK*.\
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   After the apps have been added, the app properties are displayed in the *Details* tab.
5. Under the *Options* tab:
   * Manage app (if currently installed as unmanaged) – Select this option to enable the MDM to manage all instances of the app on managed devices, regardless of whether the app was already installed on the device when it was added to the MDM. If this option is not selected, instances of the app that were installed before the device/app was added to the MDM will remain unmanaged.
   * Remove app when Faronics Deploy MDM profile is removed – Select this option to automatically remove the app from managed devices if the app is removed from the Apps & Docs or the MDM profile is removed manually from the device.
   * Prevent backup of the app data to iCloud or iTunes – Select this option to prevent the app’s data from being backed up to iCloud or iTunes.
   * Allow Autonomous Single App mode – Select this option to enable the Single App mode. When you launch the app with this option enabled, you need to tap on the screen three times to enable Single App mode. The device will be locked down to the app. To disable Single App mode, tap on the screen three times.
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## Sync with Apple

Click *Sync with Apple* to sync VPP token/license-related information.