Android USB debugging

USB debugging mode must be enabled on Android device to extend connectivity.
Instructions vary based on Android version of the device.

Before you start, please set up MTP file transfer mode by following these instructions.

Choose instructions link corresponding to device Android version from the top of the page.

To check Android version, open device Settings, find About phone and check the Android version field.

Samsung Android 14 - 15

  1. Open Settings and tap About phone
  1. Tap Software information / Software info
  1. Tap Build number 7 (seven) times until a note Developer mode has been enabled appears.
    A new item Developer options is added to Settings.
  1. Go back to Settings main level and open Developer options
  1. Enable USB debugging. If USB debugging is dimmed, switch Developer options Off and then back On.
  1. If you can't enable USB debugging and there is a note that it's Restricted by Auto Blocker, you need to disable it first. Follow the steps below to disable it. Otherwise continue to step 11.
  1. Go to Settings - Security and Privacy.
  1. Turn Auto Blocker off
  1. Confirm turn off
  1. Return back to Developer options menu and enable USB debugging
  1. Accept confirmation dialog by tapping OK button
  1. Ensure that the device is connected to computer with a USB cable.

    Accept the USB debugging confirmation pop-up window by tapping OK button. If it isn’t shown automatically, disconnect the device and connect it again.

    Note! In case driver installation is required, keep the device connected and wait until the installation is complete.

To check Android version, open device Settings, find About phone and check the Android version field.