How to use "Developer Options" and what does it do?

How to Turn on Developer Options on Your Android Smartphone

Developer Options is a hidden menu on Android devices that provides advanced settings for developers and tech-savvy users.

Device settings location for the Build number option

Device	Setting
Google Pixel	Settings > About phone > Build number
Samsung Galaxy S8 and later	Settings > About phone > Software information > Build number
LG G6 and later	Settings > About phone > Software info > Build number
HTC U11 and later	Settings > About > Software information > More > Build number or Settings > System > About phone > Software information > More > Build number
OnePlus 5T and later	Settings > About phone > Build number

Here's how to enable it:

1. Go to Settings: Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Find "About Phone" or "About Device": This section is typically located near the bottom of the Settings menu.
3. Locate "Build Number": Scroll down to find the "Build Number" option.
4. Tap "Build Number" Repeatedly: Tap the "Build Number" option seven times in quick succession.
5. Confirm with Password or Pattern: If prompted, enter your device's password or pattern to confirm.

Once you've completed these steps, you should see a message indicating that you're now a developer. The Developer Options menu will now appear in your device's Settings.

Note: The exact location of the Developer Options menu may vary slightly depending on your Android version and device manufacturer.

Why Enable Developer Options?

Developer Options offers a wide range of settings and tools, including:

• USB Debugging: Allows your device to communicate with a computer for development purposes.
• GPU Profiling: Helps you analyze the performance of your device's graphics processing unit.
• Force GPU Rendering: Forces apps to use the GPU for rendering, which can sometimes improve performance.
• Stay awake while charging: Prevents your device from going to sleep while connected to a charger.
• Simulate battery level: Allows you to test your device's behavior under different battery conditions.

Caution: While Developer Options can be useful for advanced users, it's important to exercise caution when modifying settings. Some options can affect your device's stability or performance if not used correctly.

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Update to our "Secret Android Codes"

Secret codes, also known as USSD codes, are hidden codes that can be used to access hidden features and information on your Android phone. To use a secret code, simply enter it into the phone dialer and press the call button.

Here are some of the most useful secret codes for Android phones:

• ##4636##*: Displays information about your phone, battery, and various network statistics.
• #06#: Displays your phone's IMEI number.
• ##7780##*: Runs a factory reset, erasing all data from your phone.
• ##7594##*: Changes the power button behavior.
• #31#: Disables caller ID.
• *43#: Enables call waiting.
• ##34971539##*: Displays information about the camera.
• ##49862650468##: Checks firmware information.
• ##225##*: Displays calendar information.
• ##426##*: Performs a Google Play Services diagnostic.
• ##1472365##*: Performs a GPS test.

Please be careful when using secret codes, as some of them can make changes to your phone's settings or erase data. It is always a good idea to back up your phone before using any secret codes.

Here are some additional secret codes for Android phones, grouped by category:

Phone information and usage:

• ##2663##*: Displays the touch-screen version information.
• ##44336##*: Displays your phone's build time.
• ##3264##*: Checks your RAM version.
• ##1111##*: Displays FTA software version.
• ##2222##*: Displays FTA hardware version.
• ##232337##: Views Bluetooth device address.
• ##49862650468##: Views your phone's firmware information.
• ##34971539##*: Views your camera firmware information.

Call and message management:

• #67#: Displays call forwarding information on your phone.
• #61#: Sees how long it takes to forward calls.
• *31#: Turns on caller ID.
• #31#: Turns off caller ID.
• *43#: Turns on call waiting.
• #43#: Turns off call waiting.
• 50057672#: Sees your SMS message center number.

Testing and diagnostics:

• ##7780##*: Runs a factory reset.
• ##426##*: Performs a Google Play Services diagnostic.
• ##1472365##*: Performs a GPS test.
• ##232338##*: Displays your Wi-Fi network's MAC address.
• ##7594##*: Changes the power button behavior.

Please note that not all secret codes work on all Android phones. Some codes may be specific to certain phone manufacturers or models. It is always best to consult your phone's manual or documentation to see if a particular secret code is supported.

Secret Android phone codes

Handy codes for most Android phones

IMEI Number

• IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number
  Dial *#06#

Google Play diagnostics

• Google Play Services info or Firebase Cloud Messaging diagnostics.
  Diagnostics lets you peer into the functionality of the apps to make sure they are running smoothly.
  Dial #*#426#*#

Wi-Fi status

• WiFi test
  Dial #*#232339#*#

How to power off your device

• Power off your device
  Dial *#*#7594#*#*

Check your data and SMS usage

• AT&T: dial *3282#
• Sprint: dial *4
• T-Mobile: dial #932#
• Verizon: dial #3282

How to reset your device

• Reset / restore your device to factory settings
  Dial *2767*3855#

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