Configure Rumbo step by step.

Prepare the iPhone with a computer, then control location from the phone. The video has Spanish audio; the written steps below are in English.

a few minutes USB cable for setup

Before starting

Have these ready. You may need the computer and cable again after a restart, an iOS update, or a pairing issue.

Your iPhoneWith iOS 17.4 or later, unlocked and yours.
A Mac or a PCWith the Rumbo configuration tool.
A USB cableOne that carries data, not just power.
Your passcodeEnter it on the iPhone when iOS asks you to trust the computer or enable Developer Mode.

Initial setup

Prepare the connection before using Rumbo. A restart, iOS update, reinstall, or pairing issue may require you to repeat setup.

1Step 1

Install Rumbo on the iPhone

Download the app and open it once. Then install the configuration tool on your Mac or PC.

  • You do not need to create any account.
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Welcome to Rumbo

Connect this iPhone to the computer to prepare it.

Initial setup
2Step 2

Connect the iPhone and tap Trust

Open the tool on the computer and connect the iPhone with the cable. Unlock it and when the prompt appears, tap Trust and enter your code.

  • If the prompt doesn't appear, disconnect and reconnect with your iPhone unlocked.
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Trust this computer?

Your settings and data will be accessible from this computer when it is connected.

TrustDon't trust
3Step 3

Find Developer Mode

On your iPhone, open Settings › Privacy and security and go down to the end, to the section Security. Tap Developer Mode.

  • If it doesn't appear, leave the iPhone connected with the tool open, close Settings, and reopen it.
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‹ Settings

Privacy and security

LocationYes
Tracking
App Privacy Report
Security
Developer ModeNo
Isolation modeNo
4Step 4

Activate it and restart

Turn on the switch and touch Reboot. When your iPhone turns back on, unlock it, tap Activate in the notice and enter your code.

  • You can deactivate it whenever you want in the same place. Rumbo needs it to function.
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‹ Privacy

Developer Mode

Developer Mode

Allows you to install and use development tools on this iPhone.

Activate Developer Mode

To activate it you have to restart the iPhone.

CancelReboot
5Step 5

Wait for “Ready,” then disconnect

The tool prepares the iPhone and saves the pairing to Rumbo. When both apps show Ready, disconnect the cable. Reconnect if Rumbo later asks you to repeat setup.

  • The pairing is saved in the keychain of this iPhone and does not leave it.
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Rumbo is ready

You can now disconnect the cable.

Saved pairing

Daily use

Everything from your iPhone: choose a place, apply it and come back whenever you want.

1Choose

Find a place

Type a city, place or address and choose a suggestion. You can also paste coordinates, like 41.39, 2.15, or touch the map.

  • To save your usual destination, choose a point and press ··· › Save as Home.
  • Your saved and recent files stay on the iPhone.
2Apply

Tap Apply Location

Rumbo sends the location to your iPhone. To check it, open Maps: You will see your blue dot in the chosen place.

  • Rumbo cannot verify what Find My shows.
3come back

Restore your real location

Go back to Rumbo and tap Restore Location. If it cannot be confirmed, Rumbo tells you and keeps the button available to try again.

If something doesn't work

The most common situations and what to do in each one.

Developer Mode does not appear

The option appears when the iPhone has been connected to a development tool. Leave the iPhone connected with the tool open, close Settings and go back to Privacy and security.

The tool does not detect the iPhone

Use a cable that transmits data, unlock your iPhone, and agree to Trust. If it still doesn't appear, try another USB port or cable.

I don't get the Trust warning

Disconnect and reconnect with your iPhone unlocked. If you rejected it before, you can show it again from Settings › General › Transfer or reset iPhone › Reset › Restore Location and privacy.

Rumbo asks me to connect the computer again

It can happen after restarting the iPhone, updating iOS or reinstalling Rumbo. Repeat the initial configuration; It only takes a moment.

An app keeps showing my real location

Check Maps first. Some apps take time to update or use other signals; close them and open them again.

Ready to get started?

Install Rumbo and the configuration tool.

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