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OnePlus: Unlock Developer Options in Settings

If USB debugging, extra logging or other tweaks are missing from your OnePlus, the developer options are still hidden. Without them you cannot access advanced system tools like ADB access or performance overlays. OxygenOS keeps this menu hidden by default to protect casual users from unwanted changes.

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VersionAndroid 10 · Oxygenos 10

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Developer options are hidden in OxygenOS by default because most of the switches inside are meant for app testing, not daily use. For a typical user, only a handful of entries matter, and USB debugging is the most requested one, since it lets a computer send commands directly to the phone over USB.

To reveal the menu, open Settings and go to About phone. Tap seven times on Build number until a counter appears near the bottom of the screen.

After the last tap, the phone asks you to confirm your identity. Enter the current pattern, PIN or password when prompted, then watch for the pop-up that confirms Developer options are unlocked.

The new menu now appears one level up, usually near the bottom of the main Settings list or inside System, depending on your OxygenOS layout. From there you can turn on USB debugging or adjust animation speed and other developer-focused settings.

Leave switches you do not recognize untouched. Some options affect battery behavior or app stability, and resetting them later means repeating the unlock steps again.

Frequently asked questions

Most switches inside are meant for app testing and can affect stability or battery life if changed by accident. Hiding the menu behind the tap sequence in About phone prevents casual users from toggling them unintentionally.

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