USB Debugging option greyed out

Question

I have an LG-E405 phone running Android 2.3.6.

I connected my phone with a USB cable and selected the mode as Charge Only.

Now when I try to tur

Answer 1

Try selecting the default mode as Internet connection.

Go to Settings -> Connectivity -> Default Mode -> Internet Connection.

Now enable the USB Debugging mode under Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging.

It worked for me.

Answer 2

I have a feeling that if you have a corporate phone, your corporation IT might also be blocking USB Debugging. I've tried all the different connection modes and the USB Debugging option remains firmly greyed out.

I'm trying to get in to enable the BATTERY_STATS for GSam Monitor Pro, but I think it's disable through the Airwatch MDM software my company makes me use. They pay for it so I guess I'm stuck.

Answer 3

To enable USB debbuging you have to enable developer option

1. Go to about device or tablet then
2. Click build number 7 times to enable developer option
3. Now go to developer option scroll down until you see USB debbuging option

Now if you have shaded usb debbuging and it is not turning on

1. Click on the search button on top right corner
2. Search USB
3. Click on USB computer connection
4. Check the MTP

Now you can enjoy your sharing ...

Answer 4

This worked for me:

1. Changing USB connection to File Transfer
2. Turn off developer options
3. Turn it back on
4. USB Debugging option came back to life

Answer 5

Finally figured out the solution to the problem, with the help of this post.

When you connect your phone to your PC, using the USB cable, select the mode as PC Software.

Now you should be able to enable USB Debugging.

Answer 6

Unplug your phone from the your computer, then choose PC Software as PC Connection Type. Then go into Developer Options and select USB Debugging