How To Enable USB Debugging in Android Cell Phone

Posted on Jan 23 2013 - 4:45pm by maddy acca

USB debugging in Android lets you connect your phone with the computer and use the Android SDK along with it. You have the option to take screenshots, take a log of your phone or even test live apps as you progress etc. The option that leads to the enabling or disabling USB debugging is available on every Android device, but is generally disabled.

You can go through this in order to find out that how to enable USB debugging on Android 4.0 and on preceding Android releases. It is also recommended that you must enable USB debugging before trying out any modes on the phone or doing anything related to the thing in which the phone has to be connected to your PC.

How To Enable USB Debugging in Android 4.2/4.0/2.3

How to Enable USB Debugging in Android 4.2 Phones

Google has somewhat changed how you can enable USB debugging in Android 4.2. They have hidden the whole Developer options section for the people who are not much familiar with developing or using those tools.

How to Enable USB Debugging in Android 4.0 Phones

Given below are the instructions on how you can enable USB debugging on phones that are on Android 4.0 or later on.

  • First thing that you need to do is go to Settings.
  • After that Scroll down and tap “Developer options”.
  • Now you need to check “USB debugging” from there.

That’s all folks. USB debugging is now being enabled on your Android phone.

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.

  • Again, Go to Settings.
  • After that Tap on “Applications”.
  • And then go to “Development”.
  • Now you are required to check “USB debugging” from there.

That’s it, you are done. USB debugging is now enabled on your Android phone. Enjoy!!

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