How to use Developer Mode in iOS to install third-party apps?

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Starting with iOS 16, Apple introduced an additional security measure called Developer Mode. This feature is designed to protect average users from the accidental installation of malicious software, but it is necessary for all programmers creating and testing applications for iPhone.

By default, this setting is hidden in system settings for security purposes. To find it and get the ability to test your own application builds directly from your computer, you will need to follow a few simple steps to activate the special hidden section.

1. Connect your mobile device to a Mac computer with the current version of Xcode installed using a cable or set up wireless pairing on your local network.
2. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to the Privacy & Security subsection.
3. Scroll to the very bottom of the page, find the Developer Mode item, and tap it to proceed to setup.
4. Toggle the activation switch to the active position, after which the system will ask you to restart your device to apply security changes.
5. After rebooting, confirm your intention to use developer mode by entering your device unlock passcode and tapping the Turn On button.

Now you can easily install the applications you developed for debugging directly from Xcode or use third-party code signing tools without encountering system security errors. At any time, this mode can be disabled in the same security settings menu.

How to use Developer Mode in iOS to install third-party apps?

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