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Features of Developer Options

Among the most useful features that are  found under Developer Options are as follows:

• Enable debugging over USB.
• Quickly capture bug reports onto the device.
• Show CPU usage on screen.
• Draw debugging information on screen such as layout bounds, updates on GPU views and hardware layers, and other information.
• Many other options to simulate app stresses or enable debugging options.

The “Developer Options” has always been visible by default in all previous versions of Android. On

Developer Options on Gingerbread (Android 2.3):
Developer Options on Jelly bean, Kitkat, lollipop  (Android > 4.1):
Settings> Developer Options> USB Debugging

If you have recently upgraded your device to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean or have bought a new device with 4.2 or higher pre-installed, do not be surprised if you find the  ”Developer Options” missing.

How to Enable Developers Options on Android > 4.2

In fact, the developer options lie at the core of Android development and so they cannot be removed as long as Android is an open source environment. The only change Android 4.2 brings in connection to these useful options is that now they are hidden by default  and you will have to make it available by doing some finger exercise.

• Open Settings> About on your Android phone or tablet.

• Now scroll to Build number and tap it 7  times.

• After tapping the Build Number 7 times, you will see a message “You are now a developer!”

• Return to the main Settings menu and now you’ll be able to see Developer Options.  
• Tap on Developer options and mark the box in front of  USB Debugging  to enable it.

• To disable USB Debugging mode later, you can uncheck the box before the option
• To enable Developer Options, go to Settings> Developer options and tap on the ON/OFF slider on the top of the page.

Hiding Developer Options on Android:
                  Once activated, the Developer Options on devices with Android 4.2/4.3 or above remain visible. You will not find a single option that lets you revert back to the state when it was hidden. However, there is still a way to hide Developer Options on Android device. To do this, you will have to boot your device into Recovery Mode and perform a “data/factory reset”.

When we need to root our Android device one common way is update root package from recovery mode.In Samsung Galaxy S Plus , Entering in to recovery mode need some extra touches than other popular samsung devices like SGS2,ACE etc. follow the simple steps below to enter in to recovery mode in your samsung galaxy s plus.

Methode:
1. Switch off your SGS Plus (wait until you get the vibration )
2. Now, press and hold the volume up key and the power button. Leave both buttons when you see the SAMSUNG logo.
3. After "Galaxy S Plus" splash screen you will get a white box and android logo image like below,then press menu soft key and wait some second.



Thats it ! You will be in recovery mode !

In some latest android smartphones and updates some of the manufactures not includes the USB Mass Storage mode. They prefer to include MTP ( Media Transfer Protocol ) over UMS. Even MTP have its own advantages, many users still prefer UMS.

In Xperia S, P and U Sony not included the option to enable USB Mass Storage. But still we can enable the UMS using the third party app SD Mounter. The app requires Rooted Stock Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean with Busybox installed. Now this app tested with Xperia S , P and U and works well. Check with other Xperia devices and share your feedback.

Note [ By Developer ]:
- Before switching to Media Transfer Mode , Eject Mass Storage Drive on PC

Usage
1. Download and install the latest version of SD Mounter - Download
2. Connect the device to computer using USB cable.
3. Open SD Mounter and click Mass Storage.



Thats it done..!