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@blimmer blimmer commented Sep 7, 2023

This PR adds new screenshots and clearer instructions to for the Xcode signing process.

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5. Select a physical device from the dropdown at the top-center of the UI. Xcode will add this device to your account.
6. Build the app onto your device by pressing the "Play" symbol at the top-left of the the UI.
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These were the two steps that confused me before. I added a screenshot for clarity.

Learn more: [Apple docs (MaintainingCertificates)](https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppDistributionGuide/MaintainingCertificates/MaintainingCertificates.html).
2. You may need to enable Developer Mode for your device. This is done in your iOS device in: Settings > Privacy > Developer Mode.
If the Developer Mode option doesn't appear, you might need to unplug your iOS device from your computer.
Learn more: [Apple docs (Enabling Developer Mode)](hhttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/enabling-developer-mode-on-a-device).
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This also bit me, especially the fact that you can't see "Enable Developer Mode" when your device is plugged in (lol).


> 💡 Certificates are saved to your local Keychain so you don't need to set them up often.

![code-signing-page](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/9664363/112059266-db521e00-8b18-11eb-9538-2a31c6bd6e39.png)
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I put the images into this repo, as that appears to be the pattern used now.

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Would be nice to get this merged. I just ran into the same bits of confusion and this PR was very helpful in figuring out what to do.

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