Real Phone USB Debugging Setup Guide

A comprehensive guide to enable USB debugging on popular Android phone brands for AdbAutoPlayer.

Table of Contents

• AdbAutoPlayer Configuration
• Important Considerations
• Prerequisites
• Universal Steps
• Brand-Specific Instructions
  • Samsung
  • Google Pixel
  • OnePlus
  • Xiaomi/MIUI
  • Huawei/Honor
  • Oppo
  • Vivo
  • Sony
  • LG
  • Motorola
• Troubleshooting

AdbAutoPlayer Configuration

Device Settings in AdbAutoPlayer

Important Considerations

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

Universal Steps

These steps apply to ALL Android devices, regardless of brand:

Step 1: Enable Developer Options

1. Open Settings on your Android device
2. Scroll down and tap "About phone" or "About device"
3. Find "Build number" (location varies by brand - see brand-specific sections below)
4. Tap "Build number" 7 times rapidly
   • You'll see countdown: "You are now X steps away from being a developer"
   • After 7 taps: "You are now a developer!" or "Developer mode has been enabled"
5. Go back to the main Settings menu
6. Look for "Developer options" (usually under System, Additional settings, or directly in Settings)

Step 2: Enable USB Debugging

1. Open "Developer options"
2. Toggle "Developer options" ON (if there's a master switch at the top and it's off)
3. Scroll down and find "USB debugging"
4. Toggle "USB debugging" ON
5. Confirm when prompted with "Allow USB debugging?"
6. Check if there are more options that start with USB debugging like "USB debugging (Security settings)" if yes Toggle ON

Step 3: Additional Developer Settings (Optional but Recommended)

While in Developer options, consider enabling these for better automation:

Brand-Specific Instructions

Samsung

Build Number Location:

• Samsung One UI 4.x and Samsung One UI 5.0+:

  Settings → About phone → Software information → Build number
  

• Older Samsung:

  Settings → About device → Build number
  

Additional Samsung Steps:

• After enabling Developer options, you may need to restart your phone
• In Developer options, look for "USB debugging" under the Debugging section
• Samsung devices may show additional security warnings - tap "OK" to proceed
• Some Samsung devices have "Developer options" under Settings → Developer options directly

Knox Security Note:

• Samsung Knox may interfere with automation
• If you encounter issues, try disabling Knox security features (this may void warranty)

Google Pixel

Build Number Location:

• Android 12+:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

• Android 8-11:

  Settings → System → About phone → Build number
  

• Android 7 and below:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional Pixel Steps:

• "Developer options" appears under Settings → System → Developer options
• Pixel devices typically have the cleanest Android experience with minimal restrictions

OnePlus

Build Number Location:

• OxygenOS 12+:

  Settings → About device → Version → Build number
  

• OxygenOS 11:

  Settings → About phone → Version → Build number
  

• Older OxygenOS:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional OnePlus Steps:

• OnePlus devices may require you to restart after enabling Developer options
• "Developer options" appears under Settings → System → Developer options
• Some OnePlus devices have additional security prompts

Xiaomi/MIUI

Build Number Location:

• MIUI 12+:

  Settings → About phone → All specs → Build number
  

• MIUI 11:

  Settings → About phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times instead of build number)
  

• Older MIUI:

  Settings → About phone → MIUI version
  

Optional Xiaomi Steps:

• Disable MIUI Optimizations (for better ADB functionality):
  • In Developer options, find "Turn off MIUI optimization"
  • Toggle it OFF and restart your device

Huawei/Honor

Build Number Location:

• EMUI 10+:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

• EMUI 9:

  Settings → System → About phone → Build number
  

• Older EMUI:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional Huawei/Honor Steps:

• Huawei devices usually have strict security measures
• After enabling Developer options:
  • "Developer options" appears under Settings → System → Developer options

Oppo

Build Number Location:

• ColorOS 12+:

  Settings → About device → Version → Build number
  

• ColorOS 11:

  Settings → About phone → Version → Build number
  

• Older ColorOS:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional Oppo Steps:

• Oppo devices require additional verification steps
• After enabling Developer options:
  • "Developer options" appears under Settings → Additional settings → Developer options
  • Enable "USB debugging"

Oppo-Specific Requirements:

• You may need to be logged into your Oppo account
• Some features require account verification similar to Xiaomi

Vivo

Build Number Location:

• Funtouch OS 12+:

  Settings → About phone → Software version → Build number
  

• Funtouch OS 11:

  Settings → About phone → More parameters → Build number
  

• Older Funtouch:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional Vivo Steps:

• Vivo devices have similar restrictions to Oppo
• After enabling Developer options:
  • "Developer options" appears under Settings → System → Developer options

Vivo-Specific Requirements:

• Vivo Account Verification:
  • Login to your Vivo account may be required
  • Some security features require account verification

Sony

Build Number Location:

• Android 10+:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

• Android 8-9:

  Settings → System → About phone → Build number
  

• Older Android:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional Sony Steps:

• Sony devices typically follow stock Android closely
• "Developer options" appears under Settings → System → Developer options
• Sony devices generally have fewer manufacturer restrictions

LG

Build Number Location:

• LG UX 9+:

  Settings → General → About phone → Software info → Build number
  

• LG UX 8:

  Settings → About phone → Software info → Build number
  

• Older LG UX:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional LG Steps:

• LG devices may require restart after enabling Developer options
• "Developer options" appears under Settings → General → Developer options
• Some LG devices have additional security prompts

Motorola

Build Number Location:

• Android 10+:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

• Android 8-9:

  Settings → System → About phone → Build number
  

• Older Android:

  Settings → About phone → Build number
  

Additional Motorola Steps:

• Motorola devices typically follow stock Android
• "Developer options" appears under Settings → System → Developer options
• Minimal manufacturer restrictions typically apply

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Advanced Troubleshooting

For Huawei/Honor devices:

• Disable protected apps feature
• Check if HMS Core is interfering

For Oppo/Vivo devices:

• Verify account login status
• Disable aggressive battery optimization
• Check auto-start management settings