How do I enable Developer Mode on my iOS device?

Modified on Tue, 19 Nov at 10:13 AM

Important: This article is only relevant to conference organizers who wish to install the proof version of their EventPilot Pro branded or multi-event shell app on their iOS device.


After installing a proof app on an Apple device running iOS 16 or newer, you may encounter a pop-up stating that you must enable the Developer Mode setting in order to run the app. 

Developer Mode is a security measure. More info: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/enabling-developer-mode-on-a-device


Note: On iOS 16.1 or newer, the setting is hidden until you first download a proof app. First, you must attempt to download and install the proof version.


To enable Developer Mode:

  1. Install the proof app by scanning the QR code or opening the link and entering the provided credentials 
    1. The app's icon should display. Tap it. If you see a pop-up stating that developer mode must be enabled, advance to step 2 below.
    2. If the app launches, developer mode is already enabled on your device. No further steps are necessary.
    3. If you are instead seeing the app's icon as white with a grid and your pop-up states "its integrity could not be verified," your device identifier was not provided for the app. Please contact your project manager for next steps. 
  2. Access Settings on your iOS device
  3. Locate Privacy & Security
  4. Scroll down to Developer Mode > tap it
  5. Toggle Developer Mode ON
  6. Confirm
  7. Your device will restart. You should now be able to run the proof app.