Enabling Developer Mode on Android Devices
Mohamad's interest is in Programming (Mobile, Web, Database and Machine Learning). He is studying at the Center For Artificial Intelligence Technology (CAIT), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Why Developer Mode?
Developer Mode allows access to advanced features such as:
USB Debugging (for Flutter / Android development)
Viewing logs (Logcat)
Debugging apps and hardware connections (e.g., Arduino, BLE)
(1) Samsung Galaxy A15
Steps:
Open Settings
Scroll down and tap About phone
Tap Software information
Locate Build number
Tap Build number 7 times
Enter your phone password/PIN if prompted
You will see: “Developer mode has been enabled”
Access Developer Options:
Go back to Settings
Scroll to Developer options (usually under “About phone” or “System”)
(2) Vivo 1907
Steps:
Open Settings
Scroll and tap System Management (or More settings depending on version)
Tap About phone
Find Software version / Build number
Tap it 7 times
Enter password/PIN if required
Confirmation message appears
Access Developer Options:
Go to Settings
Navigate to System Management → Developer options
Important Settings to Enable (for Flutter / IoT Work)
After Developer Mode is enabled, turn on:
USB Debugging
Install via USB
Stay awake (optional for testing)
Notes / Troubleshooting
If you cannot find Build number, try:
Samsung: Software information
Vivo: Version / Software version
Some devices hide Developer Options under:
System
Additional settings
If USB debugging is enabled but not detected:
Reconnect USB cable
Accept “Allow USB debugging” prompt on device