Sony has launched yet another device in the premium range, which is the Xperia XZ1. The Xperia devices from Sony always are loved by a lot of users around the globe. They are well known for the unique design and cool features. This has helped Sony to gain a good reputation as a smartphone manufacturer. But as the competition in the market became really tight with more and more competitors coming in, giants like Sony is looking for new ways to survive. The new launch from Sony, the Xperia XZ1 is the current fighting sword of the company. Read through to find out how to enable developer options and USB debugging on Xperia XZ1.

The 5.2-inch display device from Sony, the Xperia XZ1 comes with an IPS LCD display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor and supporting this a 4 GB RAM and a 64 GB ROM is provided. The external memory can be extended up to 256 GB using micro SD. Out of the box, the device will get Android Oreo. At the rear, a 19 MP sensor and a 13 MP is added to the front for sharper images. A lower capacity battery of 2700 mAh is added, which is not the one expected in such a device.

Steps to enable developer options and USB debugging on Xperia XZ1

The USB debugging is an option available with smartphones which should be enabled if you are connecting your device to PC. Before it can be enabled easily from inside the settings. But for some reasons, Google changed this and hide the USB debugging option inside developer options. Developer options are disabled by default and you will have to enable it first to access USB debugging option. There are lot more options available in the developer options. The steps to enable developer options in Xperia XZ1 are:

  • Open settings
  • Scroll down and tap on about phone
  • Tap on build number multiple time until the confirmation of developer options enabled flashes on the screen

After enabling developer options, the steps to enable USB debugging on Xperia XZ1 are:

  • Open settings
  • Scroll down and tap on developer options
  • Tap on USB debugging

I hope this guide was useful in understanding how to enable developer options and USB debugging on Xperia XZ1. If any queries or feedback, please leave a comment below.