How to Enable Developer Mode on Your Android Device

This guide will walk you through how to enable Developer Mode on an Android device. Just follow the steps below.

  1. Open Settings on your Android phone or tablet.
  2. Scroll down and tap About phone, About tablet, or About device (the setting name can vary by brand) 
  1. Find the Build number entry.
  2. Tap Build number 7 times in a row.
  • You may be asked to enter your device PIN or unlock pattern.
  • As you tap, you'll see a message similar to “You are now X steps away from being a developer.”
  • After the 7th tap, you'll see the message “You are now a developer!”
  1. Scroll down and tap Developer options, which now appears (usually under System or Advanced). From there, you can enable the option for USB debugging,