Android: “Developer Options” is Missing From Settings

If you’ve found that the Developer Options selecting is missing from the Settings of your Android device, it’s probably because you have version 4.2 (JellyBean) or higher of the Android OS. The option is now hidden and has to be enabled first.

If you’re a developer and need to access the USB Debugging, Stay awake, Allow mock locations and other developer settings, follow these steps to enable the Developer Options selection.

1. Open the “Settings” app.
2. Scroll down to the bottom and select “About device“, “About phone” or “About tablet“. On some models, select “General” before this step.
3. Scroll down to the bottom and tap “Build number” repeatedly. A message should appear on the screen that says “You are now * steps away from being a developer.” Keep tapping until it says “You are now a developer.“
4. Now back on the main “Settings” screen, “Developer Options” should appear as a selection.
   

You can now use you Android device with the Android SDK or any other developer tools.