To activate Developer Options on your Google Pixel 9a, follow these steps:
1. Open Settings: Start by opening the Settings app on your Pixel 9a. You can find this app on your home screen or in the app drawer.
2. Navigate to About Phone: Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings menu and select About phone.
3. Find Build Number: Once in the About phone section, scroll down until you see the Build number. This is usually located at the bottom of the page.
4. Tap Build Number Seven Times: Tap the Build number option seven times. After a few taps, you will see a countdown indicating how many more taps are needed to unlock Developer Options. You might be prompted to enter your PIN or use your fingerprint for verification.
5. Confirmation: After tapping the Build number seven times, you will see a message saying, "You are now a developer."
6. Access Developer Options: Go back to the main Settings menu and navigate to System. Here, you should now see Developer options listed. Tap on this to access the Developer Options menu.
7. Customize Settings: Once inside Developer Options, you can toggle various settings on or off to customize your device's behavior. This includes options like USB debugging, animation scales, and more.
These steps should enable Developer Options on your Pixel 9a, allowing you to access advanced features and customize your device further.
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAkx5PzBkfg
[2] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-get-developer-options-on-android/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gkox07lxsw
[4] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50515750/is-it-possible-to-turn-on-developer-options-for-the-emulator
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fsV0sMqoDo
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/PixelFold/comments/1f99zu4/developer_options_mobile_data_always_activeturned/
[7] https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options
[8] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/21800577/can-i-enable-developer-mode-for-a-user-other-than-the-owner-on-an-android-tablet
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhC1WmEzblc
[10] https://www.reddit.com/r/pixel_phones/comments/1f9xe4h/how_to_reenable_developer_options/
[11] https://9to5google.com/2024/12/31/advanced-developer-options-android/