How to enable USB debugging on Sony Xperia Z1

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Dezzamondo picture Dezzamondo · Sep 22, 2013 · Viewed 97k times · Source

I am unable to find USB debugging on the new Xperia Z1 handset. Various sources suggest that it is under "Settings > Applications > Developer > USB Debugging". However, there is no "Applications", "Developer" or anything remotely of use within the settings app.

    Device Info is as follows:
    Model No. C6903
    Android 4.2.2
    Kernel 3.4.0-perf-gde8296d-02197-ga764ca1
    Build No. 14.1.G.1.5331

Is there a way to enable it, or am I missing something?

Answer

Dezzamondo picture Dezzamondo · Sep 23, 2013

I found the cause. It's a 4.2 development that hides the USB debugger by default.

"Android 4.2 and higher, the Developer options screen is hidden by default. To make it available, go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number seven times. Return to the previous screen to find Developer options." - Found at: http://developer.android.com/tools/index.html

At least now it should appear in search results more easily!

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