How To Enable Developer Mode On Apple iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus

The new Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus has many new features, including security settings and some options that Apple chooses to hide from the standard user. The good news is that by enabling developer mode on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, you can access many of the hidden features of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. With Developer Mode Options, you can control additional aspects of and changes to the settings, or enable USB debugging for advanced functions.

If you want to become a developer or install third party software or ROMs, or simply just want to mess with your new phone, you’ll have to start with unlocking the developer menu options on the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. It’s a worthwhile skill to have, considering how much you’re likely to use your cellphone. For something that’s probably in your pocket for most of every day, it’s good to know more about how it works.

The following is a guide on how to turn on Developer Mode on the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

How to Enable Developer Mode on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

1. Connect your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus to your computer.
2. Hold the “Home” and “Power” buttons on your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus at the same time for 10 seconds.
3. Let go of the “Power” button without releasing the home button. Continue to press the “Home” button for another 10 seconds.
4. Release “Home”, and your screen should stay completely black. If so, chances are you successfully entered into iPhone DFU Reset.

You can also read the following guide: How to Exit DFU Mode Safely
Note: iTunes will open and report that: “iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. You must restore this iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus before it can be used with iTunes.” If your screen is black and iTunes reports this message, this is a surefire indicator that you are successfully in DFU mode. For help with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus DFU mode or iPhone DFU mode exit, please send us emails and we’ll help you out.