To turn on Developer Options on an Android device, follow these general steps:
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Scroll down and tap About phone or About device.
- Find the Build number entry. On some devices, you may need to go to Software information first to find it (e.g., Samsung devices).
- Tap the Build number seven times quickly. You will see a countdown message indicating how many taps remain until Developer Options are enabled.
- You may be prompted to enter your device PIN, password, or pattern for confirmation.
- After the seventh tap, a message like "You are now a developer!" will appear.
- Go back to the Settings menu, then go to System (this step may vary by device).
- You will now see Developer options listed. Tap it and toggle it on if it is not already enabled.
Once enabled, you can access various developer features such as USB debugging, OEM unlocking, and more
. For Samsung devices specifically:
- Go to Settings > About phone > Software information > Build number and tap seven times.
- Enter your PIN if requested.
- Developer options will appear under Settings > General or System
This process works similarly on most Android phones including Motorola, Google Pixel, OnePlus, LG, HTC, and Samsung
