Enabling development mode on iOS device

Enabling the development mode on an iOS device allows you to install and run applications not originating from Apple’s App Store.

iOS automation is only supported on Windows or macOS hosts.

Ensure that the following requirements are met before enabling development mode on an iOS device.

• There is at least one open slot available to add a development device to your Apple developer account.
• Xcode 9.4, 8.3, 7.x is installed. (Learn more.)
• An Apple USB cable.

Perform the following procedures on macOS machine:

1. Connect your iOS device to the macOS machine.

2. On the macOS machine, select XCode > Window > Organizer.

3. Click the Devices tab.

4. In the left panel, select your connected iOS device and click Use for development on the main panel.

   Note:
   The Use for development button is not available if development mode has been enabled on the selected device.

5. Log on with your developer’s Apple ID and password.