How to Install or Delete a Mobile Configuration Profile on iOS 10

Last Updated: July 11, 2018

This guide will help you achieve the installation of a mobile configuration profile on your iOS 10 device. If you have downloaded your profile from a third party source and have already opened the Settings application displaying the profile, you're ready to dive in. For the purposes of this guide we are using an iPad, iPhone and iPod with iOS 10 to install the iOS 10 beta profile. Other devices may look slightly different but will have the same aspect.

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:
Preparations

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Know what a configuration profile is. A configuration profile is an XML file that allows you to distribute configuration information. If you need to configure a large number of devices or to provide lots of custom email settings, network settings, or certificates to a large number of devices, configuration profiles are an easy way to do it.
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Download your desired profile. You will need an iOS profile to download. There are many different sources of a profile such as the internet, email and Apple coding languages like Xcode.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 5:
Installing a Configuration Profile (iPhone/iPod)

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Wait for this pop-up to display. Click Install in the top righthand corner.
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If you have a passcode enabled device, put in your passcode.
3
Read the text on the consent screen. Continue by clicking Install in the top right hand corner once more.
- Read any warnings that pop up. If you wish to continue, click Install in the top right hand corner.
4
Wait for a pop-up promoting you to install the application to appear at the bottom of the screen. Click Install for the final time.
5
Restart if needed. Depending on the contents of the configuration profile, you may need to restart your device. (This can be done later, though.)

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Method 3

Method 3 of 5:
Installing a Configuration Profile (iPad)

1
Wait for this pop-up to appear. Click Install in the top righthand corner.
2
If you have a passcode enabled device, put in your passcode.
3
Read the text on the consent screen. Then simply continue by clicking Install in the top right hand corner once more.
4
If you see a warning screen, read it. If you wish to continue, click Install in the top right hand corner.
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Wait for the pop-up prompting you to install the application. It should appear in the centre of the screen. Click Install for the final time.

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Method 4

Method 4 of 5:
Deleting a Configuration Profile (iPhone/iPod)

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Go into Settings -> General. Scroll down to 'Profiles' and click it.
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Tap on the profile you wish to delete.
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Tap the Delete button at the bottom of the screen.
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If you have a passcode enabled device, enter your passcode.
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Wait for a pop-up to appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap Delete once more.

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Method 5

Method 5 of 5:
Deleting a Configuration Profile (iPad)

1
Go into Settings -> General. Scroll down to 'Profiles' and click it.
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Tap on the profile you wish to delete.
3
Tap the Delete button in the centre of the screen.
4
If you have a passcode enabled device, enter your passcode.
5
Wait for a pop-up to appear in the centre of the screen. Tap Delete once more.

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