How to Find Developer Options on Android
Android is a popular mobile operating system developed by Google, known for its sleek design, seamless integration with other Google services, and wide range of customization options. However, for Android developers, some features, such as developer options, are not available on their devices. In this article, we will guide you on how to find and enable developer options on Android.
Step 1: Enable Developer Options
To access developer options, first, you need to enable Developer Options on your Android device. Here’s how:
- Settings: Go to Settings and then About phone.
- Build number: Tap Build number a few times. This will enable Developer options.
- Developer options: Once the Developer options are enabled, you will see a new option: System.
Step 2: Enable Debugging Options
To access debugging options, you need to enable Device Monitor and USB Debugging:
- Settings: Go to Settings and then About phone.
- Device Info: Tap Device Info and then tap Advanced system settings.
- Device Monitor: Tap Device Monitor to enable Device Monitor.
- USB Debugging: Enable USB Debugging in the same Advanced system settings section.
Step 3: Enable Build Rules
To access build rules, you need to enable Build Rules:
- Settings: Go to Settings and then Advanced.
- Build Rules: Tap Build Rules to enable Build Rules.
Step 4: Enable Developer Options in Code
To access developer options in code, you need to enable NDK and NDK Debugging Options:
- Build.gradle: Add the following line to your build.gradle file:
android {
...
buildTypes {
release {
//...
debuggable = false
}
}
...
} - Info.plist: Add the following line to your Info.plist file:
<key>IOTransactionFavorsRootProcessCookieData</key>
<string>0x1234567890abcdef</string> - NDK Config: Add the following line to your NDK Config file:
# Configuration file for Android NDK
NDK_CONNECTED_ROOTecessario = 1
* **NDK Debugging Options**: Enable **NDK Debugging Options** by following these steps:
1. Open the **NDK Config** file.
2. Check the box next to **NDK Debugging Options**.
3. Click **Apply**.
**Additional Tips and Tricks**
* **adb connect**: To connect your device to the local machine, use **adb connect <device address>**.
* **logcat**: To view the output of the **logcat** command, use **adb logcat <device address>**.
* **dmidecode**: To view the **dmidecode** output, use **adb shell dmidecode**.
**Conclusion**
Finding developer options on Android can be a bit tricky, but with these steps, you should be able to access the various options that developers need to develop and test their apps. **By enabling developer options and debugging options, you can gain more control over your device and improve the performance of your apps**.