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Check if Developer Options is Enabled

Enabling USB Debugging in Xiaomi Devices

Xiaomi prerequisites

USB Debugging (Security Settings) may require SMS or account verification. Make sure a SIM card is inserted and the phone is signed in with a Xiaomi account.

If Developer options is not visible yet, complete Enable Developer Options first.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Additional settingsDeveloper options.
  3. Make sure Developer options is enabled.
  4. In Developer options, ensure the following settings are enabled: - Developer options – ON
    - USB debugging – ON
    - USB Debugging (Security Settings) – ON
    - Keep screen on while charging – ON
    - Disable ADB authorization timeout – ON
    > On Android 11+, this prevents ADB access from expiring after 7 days of inactivity.