This article applies to:
- Trustwave Mobile Security
- iOS Devices
Question:
- How do I disable Developer mode on iOS devices?
Background:
- Trustwave recommends that mobile devices should not be set to Developer mode. When a device is in Developer mode, many security controls can be bypassed. The security of the device settings and data could be compromised.
Procedure:
The only secure way to disable developer mode on iOS devices is to reset the device to factory settings.
- Go to Settings > General > Reset
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings
- Confirm the reset.
This action removes all music, video, contacts, photos, and calendar information. You may want to back up personal information before taking this action. For more details and help content from Apple, see the Related Links section of this article.