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How to Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging on Huawei/Honor Phones?

2025-07-28 14:47:11/Posted by Kitty Parkerto Android Backup Topic/Follow @ MobiKin

With the popularity of Huawei and Honor devices, the needs of using third-party tools to manage and protect the phone data are increasing. In order to successfully use these programs, the first thing you need to do is to enable USB debugging on Huawei or Honor devices.

 

Here is the tutorial about how to enable USB debugging on Huawei or Honor devices:

Part 1: How to Enable USB Debugging on Huawei/Honor Device

For Modern Huawei/Honor Devices (EMUI 9+, Magic UI 2+, Android 9 or newer)

(Applies to most Huawei and Honor phones from around 2018 onward)

Step 1: Open the "Settings" app and tap "About phone".

Step 2: Turn on Developer Options:

  • Tap "Build number" quickly 7 times in a row and You'll see a message saying "You are now a developer!".
  • If asked, enter your lock screen PIN or pattern.

Step 3: Go back to the main "Settings" menu and tap "System & updates" (or just "System", depending on your device).

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Step 4: Tap "Developer options".

Step 5: Find "USB debugging", turn it "ON", and confirm by tapping "OK" when the warning message appears.

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For Older Devices (EMUI 8.x/Android 8.x or earlier)

(Huawei/Honor Phone Models released before 2018)

  • Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer.
  • Pull down the notification bar at the top of your screen and tap on the message that says "Charging via USB".
  • From the options that appear, choose "Transfer files", "File transfer", or "MTP", depending on what you see.
  • Change USB Connection TypeChange Connection Type

  • On your phone, go to Settings and tap About phone.
  • Find the Build number and tap it quickly 7 times until you see a message that says "Developer mode activated".
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  • Go back to the previous menu, then tap System (or Advanced settings on some models).
  • Open Developer options.
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  • Turn on USB debugging. When asked "Allow USB debugging?", tap OK to confirm.

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Note: If your phone is running Android 6.0 or above, scroll down and tap "Select USB configuration", then choose "Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)". If that doesn't work, try other options like "RNDIS (USB Ethernet)", "Audio Source", or "MIDI" until your device is recognized properly.

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Part 2: Ask Our Support Team for Help

These are the ways to enable USB debugging on Huawei or Honor devices. If you fail to debug the device by following the methods above, you can contact us via the email: support@mobikin.com with the following information:

  • What brand, model, and Android version is your device running?
  • Describe the issue you're facing in more detail.
  • Send us any screenshots that highlight the problem.

If you have met other problems while using our products, please go to the Product FAQ page to search for solutions.

Kitty Parker
Kitty ParkerSenior Editor
 
In 2018, Kitty Parker graduated with a B.S. degree. After getting technical article writing training, she participated in MobiKin Team. She has spent years testing, studying, and writing professional articles on fields such as Android Backup, Android Recovery, and App Management. Proficient in creating diverse content, she regularly shares posts on social platforms to help those in need.
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