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Enabling USB Debugging

USB Debugging allows your computer to communicate with your Android device. This is required for FeedFlux to work.

Step 1: Enable Developer Options

Section titled “Step 1: Enable Developer Options”

Developer Options is a hidden menu that must be enabled first.

On most Android devices:

Section titled “On most Android devices:”
  1. Open Settings
  2. Scroll down and tap About phone
  3. Find Build number
  4. Tap “Build number” 7 times rapidly
  5. You’ll see a message: “You are now a developer!”

On Samsung devices:

Section titled “On Samsung devices:”
  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap About phone
  3. Tap Software information
  4. Tap Build number 7 times
  5. Enter your PIN/pattern if prompted

On Xiaomi/MIUI devices:

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  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap About phone
  3. Tap MIUI version 7 times

Step 2: Enable USB Debugging

Section titled “Step 2: Enable USB Debugging”
  1. Go back to Settings
  2. Tap System (or scroll down)
  3. Tap Developer options
  4. Scroll down to find USB debugging
  5. Toggle USB debugging ON
  6. Confirm by tapping OK on the warning dialog
Section titled “Step 3: Additional Settings (Recommended)”

While in Developer Options, also enable these settings for best performance:

SettingPurpose
Stay awakePrevents phone from sleeping while charging
Disable permission monitoring (Xiaomi)Prevents popup interruptions
USB debugging (Security settings) (Xiaomi)Required for some automation features
Install via USBAllows app installations

Brand-Specific Instructions

Section titled “Brand-Specific Instructions”

Some Android brands require additional settings for full compatibility with FeedFlux.

Samsung

Section titled “Samsung”
  • Additional step: Enable USB debugging in Settings → Developer options
  • May also need to disable Auto blocker in Settings → Security

Xiaomi / MIUI

Section titled “Xiaomi / MIUI”

In Developer options, also enable:

  • USB debugging (Security settings)
  • Install via USB
  • Disable MIUI optimization (may require restart)

Disable MIUI permission monitoring

Huawei / EMUI

Section titled “Huawei / EMUI”
  1. Enable Allow ADB debugging in charge only mode
  2. Set USB connection mode to File Transfer

OnePlus

Section titled “OnePlus”
  • Enable Disable permission monitoring
  • Enable OEM unlocking (optional, for advanced features)

Troubleshooting

Section titled “Troubleshooting”
IssueSolution
Can’t find Build numberSearch “Build number” in Settings search bar
Developer options disappearedRe-tap Build number 7 times
USB debugging toggle grayed outDisconnect USB cable, then toggle
Changes don’t persistSome phones reset on reboot; re-enable as needed