How To Enable USB Debugging Mode On Android
If you are an Android user, you would most probably have came across the term USB Debugging mode, either by accidentally seeing it while browsing through your phone settings or while searching for solution to a problem with your device.
It does sound like a high-tech option for most users, and in fact, it is an advanced feature that normal users would not have to tamper with. It is an extremely useful function which is not that hard to understand once you can grasp the basics. The function of this mode is to facilitate a connection between an Android device and a computer with Android SDK (software development kit). On the other hand, Android SDK is the software suite that’s designed to aid in the development of Android apps. The USB Debugging mode will also enable you to one click root your Android device which will be discussed in the next article.
So now that you know what does USB Debugging mode mean, and if you are still here with me, let us look at how to enable this option.
Guide to enable USB Debugging mode on Android
1. Android 2.0 to 2.3.x
- Go to Settings
- Select Applications
- Select Development
- Check the box USB Debugging
2. Android 3.0 to 4.1.x
- Go to Settings
- Select Developer Options
- Check the box USB Debugging
3. Android 4.2.x and above
The Developer Options is hidden from Android 4.2.x and higher options. So first, you have to make the option visible.
- To bring out Developer Options menu:
- Go to Settings
- Select About Phone
- Tap on Build Number 7 times to reveal the Developer Options menu
- To enable USB Debugging mode:
- Go to Settings again
- Select Developer Options
- Check the box USB Debugging
That’s it. These are all the steps to enable USB Debugging mode on different versions of Android.
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