Step by Step Tutorial on How to Enable Developer Options in Android Before we dive into the steps, it’s important to understand what enabling developer options does for you. To enable USB Debugging, you'll need to go to the Developer Options menu. Swipe down once or twice (depending on your device) to fully expand the Quick Settings, then tap the gear icon to open the Settings. On some devices, the "Developer Options" are simply on the main screen of the Settings app. On Android 4.1 and lower, the Developer options screen is available by default. On Android 4.2 and higher, you must enable this screen. Note: On some devices, the Developer options screen might be located or named differently. On your device, find the Build number option. To enable developer settings on Android, you need to go to Settings > About Phone and tap on Build number 7 times. Enter your device's PIN, go to the System page in the Settings, and you should find all the available developer options. When Developer options is enabled, it impacts apps, as some of them refuse to work.
