Each user of a modern Android device at some point encounters discomfort when he needs to activate functions that are not available during normal operation. One such feature is USB debugging.
Instruction manual
For the procedure, we need an Android smartphone and a USB cable. Most often, Android USB debugging is used to obtain special root-rights of the device. Moreover, the first procedure is not particularly difficult, it is accessible to the ordinary user, and all actions are thought out by the manufacturer in advance.
Let's take a closer look at how to enable USB debugging on devices running the Android platform. Let's start by calling the main menu of your device. This stage should not become a source of special difficulties for the user. Next, carefully review the list of items in the main menu. We find "Settings". We enter this section, now we need to find the “Applications” link and expand the “Development” node. The first tab at the top, visible on the screen, is called: "USB Debugging."
If under the selected item there is a comment about enabling debug mode while connecting to a computer via USB, then we are doing everything right. It remains for us to put a tick on the right side of the inscription, which was indicated above.
USB debugging tip
It should be remembered that all actions that can be performed by an inexperienced owner of the device in modes not intended for ordinary users may well cause irreparable harm to the device.
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USB debugging mode for tablet
If you need to carry out the procedure on a tablet device, we need to go to the device settings. Go to the appropriate item using the clock, which are located in the lower right part of the screen.
We click on them, after which a special menu opens before us, in which we should find the control icon for your mobile device. It is at this point that the desired settings are located.
And if there is no such item?
In some cases, the “For Developers” item may simply not be on the menu. Note that Google has a great sense of humor. So, go to "Settings", then - "System", select "About the tablet", then you need to click on the "Build number" item about ten times.
Perhaps this will seem strange, since the item cannot be opened right away, but the developers have chosen just this way.
By the seventh to tenth click, the system will agree that you will become a developer for a while. If this happens in the "System" section, in the device settings menu, the "For Developers" link will appear. That's all. Follow the instructions above.
What is USB debugging for?
To summarize. To begin with, many fans of the "green robot" simply do not know about all the possibilities that such a tablet or smartphone hides. Often, owners of Android devices do not use even ten percent of the potential of their modern gadgets. USB debugging mode allows you to use interesting features of the Android operating system.
First of all, USB debugging is necessary for software developers. In some cases, ordinary users can also find many interesting solutions for themselves.
Using this mode, when using the ADB utility, which is part of the Android SDK platform, you can get special superuser rights; easily copy the desired file or folder from your smartphone to a personal computer; restore the performance of a tablet or smartphone; flash gadget; Back up all applications Install Android app send the necessary file from a personal computer to a smartphone.
As for the rights of the so-called superuser, getting them is quite easy. The specialized Unlock Root program will help you. This solution is supported by devices based on Android 2.1 - 4.0.3. Download and install the specified application. Follow the instructions. If during the installation strange characters are displayed instead of the usual letters, do not pay attention - after completion, everything will be correct in the program interface.