How to Hide and Reveal Developer Options on Android

Introduction

Hiding Developer Options on your Android phone can prevent unintentional changes to settings that might affect your device's performance. On the other hand, revealing these options allows you to access and test features that are not enabled by default. Here’s a detailed guide on how to hide and reveal Developer Options on your Android device:

Steps to Hide Developer Options

Open Settings: Go to the Settings app on your Android device.

Scroll to About Phone: Scroll down to the About Phone or About Device section.

Find Build Number: Locate the Build Number entry. Tap on it multiple times (usually 7 times) until you see a message that says you are now a developer.

Disable Developer Options: Go back to the main Settings menu. Look for System (this might vary depending on your device). Tap on Developer Options. Toggle the switch at the top of the screen to Off.

Clear Data (Optional): In some cases, you may need to clear the data for the Settings app to completely remove Developer Options from the menu. Go to Settings. Select Apps. See all apps. Find and select Settings. Tap on Storage cache and then select Clear Storage or Clear Data.

Reboot Your Device: Restart your phone to ensure the changes take effect.

When to Reveal Developer Options

If your Developer Options are showing up on your settings menu, you can only hide it again by opening Developer Options. Go to the top of the panel where it says Developer Options. There, you will see a switch or a checkbox. Toggle it off or uncheck the box, and then exit the Settings app. Even closing the app in recent files and rebooting your phone will hide the Developer Options again.

Even if you are leery about rooting your Android phone or installing a custom ROM, you can still try out some features and settings that are not turned on by default. Every Android phone comes equipped with the ability to enable Developer options which lets you test some features and access parts of the phone that are usually locked away. As you might expect, Developer options are cleverly hidden away by default, but it’s easy to enable if you know where to look.

How to Enable Developer Options on Android

Find your Android Build Number: Before you can enable Developer options, you will need to find your phone’s build number. On most phones, you can simply type Build number into the search field, but here’s how to find it on a few popular devices:

Google Pixel: Settings System About phone Build number HTC U11 and later: Settings About Software information More Build number

Reveal Developer Options: Once you have found the screen with your Build number, tap on it seven times. After a few taps, you will see a small pop-up alert telling you that you are now a developer.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to hide and reveal Developer Options, you can gain more control over your Android device. Properly managing these options can help you maintain the stability and performance of your device. Whether you are a tech enthusiast or a casual user, understanding these options can make your Android experience more satisfying.