To enable Developer options on most Android phones, you go into Settings → About phone → tap Build number 7 times, then return to Settings where a new Developer options menu appears (often under System).

Basic steps

  • Open Settings on your Android device.
  • Scroll down and tap About phone (or About device ; on some phones this is under System).
  • Find Build number (on Samsung and some others you may need Software information first).
  • Tap Build number quickly 7 times ; you’ll see a countdown like “You are X steps away from being a developer.”
  • If prompted, enter your PIN/password; you should then see “You are now a developer!” and Developer options will be turned on.

Where to find Developer options

  • Go back to the main Settings screen after enabling.
  • Look for Developer options :
    • Often under System → Developer options.
* On some brands (Samsung, etc.), it may appear as its own menu near the bottom of Settings.

Turning Developer options off

  • Go to Settings → Developer options.
  • Use the toggle at the top to turn it Off ; this hides the menu but keeps your previous choices stored.
  • Some guides note that fully resetting it may require clearing data for the Settings app, which also resets other system preferences, so it should be done carefully.

Quick notes and cautions

  • Developer options are mainly for testing and debugging features like USB debugging , animation scale tweaks, and advanced networking tools.
  • Changing unknown settings can affect performance, battery life, or app behavior, so most sources recommend only altering options you understand.

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