Enable Android USB Debugging Mode

For ADB mode sync, your Android device needs to have USB Debugging enabled.

For ADB sync users, you can switch to the more modern USB sync method that does not require enabling debugging here: Setup Guide - Sync Android via USB

In addition we offer other sync methods which can be more reliable such as DejaCloud, Wifi and Bluetooth sync: Setup Guides

Android 2.x - 3.x devices:

Go to Settings > Application > Development > USB Debugging.

Android 4.x devices:

Go to Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging.

NOTE: For devices running Android 4.2.2 or later, you may need to unlock Developer Options before it is available within the Menu:

1. Go to Android home screen.
2. Pull down the notification bar.
3. Tap "Settings"
4. Tap "About Device"
5. Tap on the "Build Number" button about 7 times.
6. Developer Mode should now be unlocked and available in Settings > More > Developer Options

A special note about the Kindle Fire and the Kindle Fire HD:

• Kindle Fire always has USB Debugging mode on.
• You can enable USB Debugging on the Kindle Fire HD by pulling down the notifications drawer, tapping More > Security > Enable ADB

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