How to enable developer mode on an Android phone or tablet

On the Android device, open the Settings App.

The Build Number for your phone varies depending on what Android you use.

At the time of writing this article, the options were:

• Google Pixel Settings > About phone > Build number
  
• Samsung Galaxy S8 and later Settings > About phone > Software information > Build number
  
• LG G6 and later Settings > About phone > Software info > Build number
• HTC U11 and later Settings > About > Software information > More > Build number or Settings > System > About phone > Software information > More > Build number
  
• OnePlus 5T and later Settings > About phone > Build number
  

If none of these work at the time of reading the article, please consult the developer Android guide below.

Tap the build number 7 times. As you do so, a message similar to the one above will appear.

Once you are done, it should inform you that developer mode is on.

Follow the steps below to learn how to enable USB debugging and modify other developer mode settings.

The developer options are found in varying locations depending on your Android phone.

If they are not found in Settings > Developer Options or Settings > System > Developer Options, try one of the options below.

• Android 9 (API level 28) and higher: Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > USB debugging
• Android 8.0.0 (API level 26) and Android 8.1.0 (API level 27): Settings > System > Developer Options > USB debugging
• Android 7.1 (API level 25) and lower: Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging

If none of these work, consult Androids developer guide linked below.

Enable USB Debugging.

We also strongly recommend enabling Stay Awake.