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.

Sony Android 4.2 - 7.x

  1. Open Settings and tap About phone
  1. Tap Build number 7 (seven) times until a note You are now a developer! appears. A new item Developer options is added to Settings.
  1. Go back one level and open Developer options
  1. Enable USB debugging. If USB debugging is dimmed, switch Developer options Off and then back On.
  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.
  1. USB debugging has now been enabled. You can check the status by swiping down from top of the device screen again.

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