How to turn on Developer options on a Samsung Galaxy — by Samsung Support UK

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Samsung's steps for unlocking the hidden Developer options menu (tap Build number seven times, then confirm your screen lock) and how to hide it again.

Quick steps

Settings > About phone > Software information
Tap Build number seven times
Enter PIN, pattern or password

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on samsung.com

Source: How to turn on Developer options on a Samsung Galaxy by Samsung Support UK. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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