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Yes, you can disable Passcode in Apple Configurator, which uses a Mac to create the XML policy profile.

There's also an OSS project for iOS/macOS configuration profiles.

https://github.com/ProfileCreator/ProfileCreator/wiki

https://github.com/ProfileCreator/ProfileCreator

https://github.com/ProfileCreator/ProfileManifests

I'm honestly surprised Apple didn't spin their Fleetsmith acquisition into a free, privacy friendly parental/caretaker oriented MDM for home users. Instead, they decided to wade into the crowded waters of "cheap MDM for basic business needs that requires a business license".

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