Setup & Connection

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Prerequisites

Before connecting:

• Qaptly Auto for iOS is installed on your Mac
• You have a USB cable (Lightning or USB-C) to connect your iPhone

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Step 1: Enable Developer Mode on Your iOS Device

For devices running iOS 16 or later, you must enable Developer Mode to allow GPS simulation.

1. On your iOS device, go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
2. Scroll to the bottom and tap Developer Mode.
3. Toggle the switch to On.
4. Restart your device when prompted.
5. After restart, unlock your device and tap Turn On in the confirmation dialog.

Note: If you don’t see the Developer Mode option, you may need to connect your device to a Mac with Xcode installed once. Xcode will prompt you to enable Developer Mode. This is a one-time setup.

After enabling Developer Mode, Xcode will show the device as preparing:

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Step 2: Connect Your Device via USB

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
2. Unlock your iPhone.
3. If prompted with “Trust This Computer?”, tap Trust and enter your device passcode.

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Step 3: Connect in Qaptly Auto

1. Launch Qaptly Auto for iOS on your Mac.
2. In the Devices section on the left sidebar, your device will appear with a Connect button.

3. Click Connect to establish the connection.
4. Once connected, the button changes to Disconnect, indicating the device is ready for GPS simulation.

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Next Steps

Now that your device is connected, you can start simulating GPS locations:

• Usage Guide