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Enable Android Developer Options and USB Debugging

Learn how to enable Android developer options and USB debugging, approve your computer, and turn debugging off after checking pop-up ads with PopTrace.

Before connecting Connect your phone while the pop-up is visible
Enable developer options

Android phone

Before connecting

Not for the web version. Enable USB debugging in Android developer options and approve this computer when the phone asks.

  1. 1

    Enable developer options

    Open Settings → About phone, find Build number, and tap it 7 times. It may be under Software information, Version, or All specs. Enter your screen-lock code if asked.

    Enable developer options
  2. 2

    Enable USB debugging

    USB debugging lets the browser read your phone screen and app information over the cable. In Settings, search for Developer options and enable USB debugging. It may also be under System or Additional settings.

    Enable USB debugging
  3. 3

    Approve the phone prompt

    Keep your phone unlocked, connect a data-capable cable, then press Connect. Allow USB debugging only on a computer you trust. When finished, disconnect here, then turn off USB debugging and revoke USB debugging authorizations in Developer options.

    Connect Android phone Approve the phone prompt

Enable developer options

Find the right path for your phone

Menu names change with Android versions and regions. First search Settings for “Build number” or “Developer options”; if nothing appears, follow the closest path below.

  • Google Pixel

    Open Settings → About phone → Build number. Tap Build number 7 times, enter your screen lock, then go to Settings → System → Developer options.

  • Samsung Galaxy

    Open Settings → About phone → Software information → Build number. Tap it 7 times, then return to Settings; Developer options appears near the bottom.

  • Xiaomi / Redmi

    Open Settings → About phone → Detailed info and specs (or All specs), then tap OS version or MIUI version 7 times. Next open Settings → Additional settings → Developer options.

  • OPPO / OnePlus / realme

    Open Settings → About device → Version, then tap Version number or Build number 7 times. Developer options is usually under System settings or Additional settings.

  • vivo / iQOO

    Open Settings → System management → About phone → Software information, then tap Build number or Software version 7 times. Return to System management to find Developer options.

  • Huawei / Honor

    Open Settings → About phone → Build number and tap it 7 times. Then go to Settings → System & updates → Developer options; some Honor versions call this System and updates.

Check again

When the seven-tap method does not work

Use these checks when the standard flow fails. A work, school, retail, or family-managed phone may intentionally block developer settings.

I cannot find or tap Build number

Open Software information, Version, or Detailed info and specs under About phone. Search Settings for “Build number”, “OS version”, or “MIUI version”, and make sure you are using the device owner profile. Do not tap Android version.

The phone says this setting is disabled

A work profile, device administrator, Family Link, retail demo mode, or company policy can hide or lock developer controls. Do not try to bypass the policy; ask the administrator or use a personal device you control.

Developer options is on, but USB debugging is unavailable

Turn on the main Developer options switch, then search Settings for “USB debugging”. If the control is locked, check Auto Blocker, security settings, or device-management policy. If it is on but no authorization prompt appears, choose Revoke USB debugging authorizations, reconnect the unlocked phone with a data cable, select File transfer, and approve the new prompt.

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Privacy and control

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  • USB access is requested only after you press the connect button
  • Phone actions run only after you press their buttons; force stop also asks for confirmation on the page
  • Uninstalling must be confirmed again in Android's system screen
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