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Complete Guide: How to Enable USB Debugging on Android

By Nathan E. Malpass, Last updated: January 10, 2024

Do you plan to manage your Android phone from your computer? Do you want to import data from your Android phone to your computer, but you can not detect it from your computer?

If so, USB debugging is always the first required operation. Fortunately, it's easy, you can finish it in less than a minute. How do I force enable USB debugging on Android?

Let's see the simple steps on how to enable USB Debugging on Android.

How to Enable USB Debugging According to Android DevicesHow to Enable USB Debugging Based on Android OS Versions

How to Enable USB Debugging According to Android Devices

How to Enable USB Debugging on Samsung

  1. Open Settings, locate About phone and Software information, tap Build number 7 times under.
  2. Re-open Settings, find Developer options and now you can enable USB Debugging.

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How to Enable USB Debugging on Google

  1. Go with Settings> About phone> tap Build number 7 times.
  2. Turn on USB Debugging under Developer options after you run Settings the second time.

How to Enable USB Debugging on HTC

  1. Find Build number through Settings> About> Software information> More.
  2. Continuously tap Build number 7 times.
  3. Go back to the previous page and enable USB Debugging under Developer options.

How to Enable USB Debugging on HUAWEI

  1. Open Settings and click About phone.
  2. Tap Build number 7 times.
  3. Go back and choose Developer options. Turn on USB Debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on LG

  1. Follow the path Settings> About phone> Software info> tap Build number 7 times.
  2. Back to the main page of Settings and locate Developer options, enable USB Debugging on your LG device.

How to Enable USB Debugging on LG

How to Enable USB Debugging on Motorola

  1. Go with Settings> About phone> continuously tap Build number 7 times.
  2. Go back, turn on USB Debugging under Developer options.

How to Enable USB Debugging on OPPO

  1. After opening Settings app, choose About phone and then tap Versions 7 times.
  2. Back to the main page of Settings, locate Additional Settings and Developer options, then enter the verification code and choose Use.
  3. Now, find Developer options, you can enable USB Debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on Sony

  • Go through Settings> About phone> tap Build number 7 times.
  • Back to the previous page and choose Developer options to turn on USB Debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on Vivo

  1. Find Software version and hit it 7 times via the path Settings> More> About> Version.
  2. Locate More settings on the main page of Settings, then follow Applications> Development> enable USB Debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on Xiaomi(Redmi)

  1. You can find MIUI version through Settings> About phone> MIUI version. Hit MIUI version 7 times.
  2. Backward, on the Settings page, choose Additional settings> Developer options> Developer options> USB debugging> install via USB.

How to Enable USB Debugging on OnePlus

  1. Hit Build number 7 times: Settings> About phone> Build number.
  2. Turn on USB Debugging under Developer options.

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How to Enable USB Debugging on MEIZU

  1. Tap Build number 7 times: Settings> About phone> Build number.
  2. Backward to the main page of Settings, follow Accessibility> Developer option> turn on Enable developer options and USB debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on Lenovo

  1. Go with Settings> About phone> Device information> tap Build number 7 times.
  2. Back to the main page of Settings, choose Developer options and enable USB Debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on Asus

  1. Run Settings, hit Software information and tap Build number 7 times.
  2. On the interface of Settings, locate Developer options and enable USB Debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on Nokia

  1. Hit Build number 7 times after choosing Settings> System> About phone> Build number.
  2. Back to the interface of Settings, Advanced> Develop options> USB debugging> press OK to allow USB debugging.

How to Enable USB Debugging on ZTE

  1. Follow Settings> Developer options> hit Build number 7 times.
  2. Then, enable Developer options and USB debugging. Press OK.

Here are guides on how to enable USB Debugging on most Android devices. Or you could also turn on USB Debugging according to Android OS versions.

How to Enable USB Debugging Based on Android OS Versions

Note:

Android 4.2 or later (to Android 8.0): Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/S6 Edge/S6/S5, Samsung Galaxy Note Edge/Note 7/Note 5/Note 4/Note 3/Note 2, LG G5/G3/TRIBUTE, Samsung Galaxy Tab S/Tab A/Note Pro, Google Nexus 10/9/7/6/5/4, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 6P, Nexus S, HTC One M9/M8, Xperia Z3/Z2/T3/M2/Z1, OnePlus 3, Huawei Honor 8, ZTE ZMAX Pro, etc.

Android 3.0 - 4.1: HTC One M7, HTC EVO 4G LTE, etc.

Android 2.3 or earlier: Galaxy S2, Nexus One, etc.

Android 4.2 or Newer: Enable USB Debugging

To enable USB debugging in Android 4.2 or newer, including Android 8.0, you can do the following steps:

  1. Go to "Settings" > "About".
  2. Tap "Build number" for 7 times.
  3. Go back to "Settings".
  4. Tap "Developer options" > "USB debugging".

Android 3.0 to 4.1: Enable USB Debugging

If you are using a phone running Android 3.0 - 4.1, Click "Settings". Then tap "Developer options" > "USB debugging".
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Android 2.3 or Earlier: Enable USB Debugging

To enable USB Debugging on Android 2.3 or earlier, you can go to your Android device. Click "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development" > "USB debugging".

Android 2.3 or Earlier: Enable USB Debugging

As shown above. It is so easy! Now you have mastered how to enable USB debugging on Android. It will be nice of you to share these useful tips and tricks. And here we also provide you another excellent guide on backup Samsung galaxy s9 plus, click and get more information.

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Staying home, listening to music, writing tech articles

Many people asked me to repair their mobile phones so I have a lot of experience in mobile phone repair, and I know a lot about Android or Apple phones.

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