

Note the code it will be displayed to you in the app. If you have any issues trying to run the app, leave it, and come back on later time. Carefully read Microsoft's disclaimer before making the decision to switch. Open the Xbox One Store and do a search for the Dev Mode Activation app.Ĭlick the Dev Mode Activation tile to open the app.To enable the developer mode in your retail console use the following instructions: How to activate the Dev Mode on your Xbox One However, the update includes experimental and pre-release software, as such features not working correctly, crashes, and data loss are expected scenarios. You will be able to activate developer mode in your game console, which will trigger a new system update with the necessary components to test and help you build apps.


In this case, you will need to use the Xbox Preview Dashboard app to leave the program, which will reset the console to the factory default settings, and you will have to reinstall all your games and apps. If your console is part of the preview program, you can't activate the Dev Mode on your Xbox One.

However, you can always switch between the two modes if you want to team up with friends to play games on Xbox Live.
