How to Enable Developer Mode on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your internet browser on your computer.

   You will need to download Apple’s Xcode integrated development environment (IED) to your computer before you can start playing with your iPhone’s developer options.
   
   Xcode is a Mac-only application.
   
   It is only available to computers running Mac OS.
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   Step 2: Go to Apple’s Developer Downloads page.

   This is where you can download the latest beta releases Apple makes available for software developers., Enter your email and password to sign into the developer portal with your Apple ID.
   
   If you haven’t signed in with your Apple ID on your computer before, you will need to verify your identity by entering a verification code.
   
   You can access this code on your iPhone, or on any other device that you’re automatically signed in with your Apple ID. , Under the heading Release Software, hit the Download button next to the latest Xcode release.
   
   This could be Xcode
   8.3.1, or later.
   
   It will open a Mac App Store Preview page in a new tab., This button will be right below the Xcode app icon on the left-hand side of your browser screen., It will open Xcode in the App Store application on your Mac., This button will be right below the Xcode icon in the upper-left corner of your App Store window.
   
   It will turn into a green Install App button., This will download the latest release of Xcode and install it on your computer., You will need to agree to the terms of the software and license agreements when you open Xcode for the first time.
   
   This will install software components and finalize the Xcode installation process. , Use your USB cable to plug your phone into your computer., This is the gray gear icon on your iPhone’s Home screen., This option will automatically appear next to a hammer icon on your iPhone’s Settings menu when you plug it into your computer while running Xcode.
   
   Seeing this option in your Settings means you have enabled developer mode on your iPhone.
   
   You can now start demoing apps, checking logs, and playing with other developer settings on your device.
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   Step 3: Sign in with your Apple ID.

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   Step 4: Click Download next to Xcode.

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   Step 5: Click View in Mac App Store.

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   Step 6: Click Open App Store in the pop-up box.

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   Step 7: Click Get.

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   Step 8: Click the green Install App button.

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   Step 9: Open the Xcode app on your Mac.

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    Step 10: Plug your iPhone into your Mac.

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    Step 11: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

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    Step 12: Scroll down and tap Developer.

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