How to Enable USB Debugging on the Google Pixel 3

Mitch Bartlett Comments (2)

Enable developer features on the Google Pixel 3 smartphone by enabling USB Debugging using these steps.

  1. From the Home screen, swipe up the app list then select “Settings“.
  2. Scroll to the bottom and tap “About phone“.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap “Build number” 7 times.
  4. Tap the “Back” arrow and you will now see a “Developer options” selection. Tap it.
  5. Scroll to the “Debugging” section and turn “USB debugging” to “On“.
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  6. Tap “OK” on the dialog that appears to allow USB debugging.

Author Mitch Bartlett

My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

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Comments

  1. for 1st gen Pixel devices a developer options menu appears at “System” section not at “About Phone”

  2. Thank you the Google documentation didn’t even list this step. It said a prompt would show up.

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