How to Enable USB Debugging on Android Devices
USB debugging in Android allows you to connect your phone with the Android IDE Debugger and use the Android SDK with it. You can take screenshots, take a log of your phone or even test live apps as you develop etc. The option for enabling or disabling USB debugging is available on every Android device, but is usually disabled.
How to Enable USB Debugging in Android 2.3 Phones
Here is how you can enable USB debugging on phones that are on Android 2.3 or earlier.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on “Applications”.
- Then go to “Development”.
- Now check “USB debugging” from there.
How to Enable USB Debugging in Android 4.0 Phones
Here is how you can enable USB debugging on phones that are on Android 4.0 or later.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and tap “Developer options”.
- Now check “USB debugging” from there.
How to Enable USB Debugging in Android 4.2 Phones
Google has slightly changed how you can enable USB debugging in Android 4.2. They have hidden the entire Developer options section for people who are not developer .
Here is a quick instructions guide on how to get those developer settings back on your new Android phone with Android 4.2 on it.
Step 1 — Go to Settings > About phone.
Step 2 — Scroll down to the bottom to “Build number.”
Step 3 — Tap “Build number” seven (7) times. Right after the third tap, you will see a dialogue box that says you are only four taps away from being a developer. Continue tapping four (4) more times.
That’s it! Your Developer options under Settings are back! Now can enable USB debugging mode, enable finger pointer or play around with the animation settings. It’s all yours now!
You can also watch this video by Phil from Android Central (source) which demonstrates how to get your Developer options back.
