How can Supervised mode be enabled on iOS devices?

Supervised mode is a crucial feature for managing iOS devices in educational and business environments, providing organizations with additional controls and management capabilities. Enabling Supervised mode can be achieved through specific methods, and the most reliable way is by using Apple Configurator or the Device Enrollment Program (DEP) during the device setup process.

When using Apple Configurator, a user can connect the device to a Mac and configure it to be supervised during the initial setup. This is particularly useful for organizations that want to prepare multiple devices at once. In scenarios where DEP is utilized, devices are automatically enrolled into a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, also enabling Supervised mode without the need for direct user intervention during activation.

The other methods mentioned, such as activating a device without a Wi-Fi connection or contacting Apple support, do not facilitate the enabling of Supervised mode effectively. Additionally, while devices may have some settings configured at the time of purchase, Supervised mode must be actively set up using the methods mentioned above to gain the benefits it offers.