Date: 2013may24 Update: 2026jun3 OS: Android Language: text Q. Android: How to access the developer settings? A. In Android >= 4.2 (current) the settings are hidden. Go to:

Settings > About Phone/Tablet Tap on the "Build Number" 10 times and the options show up.

In Android 2.x (old) the settings were found in:

Settings > Applications [X] Unknown sources Settings > Applications > Development [X] USB debugging [X] Stay awake [X] Allow mock locations