Developer options allow device owners—including Amazon Fire Tablets—to configure various system behaviors to help them debug and configure app performance. However, changes to these options must be made carefully. Improper settings can lead to performance issues. Furthermore, developer options can be enabled or disabled to protect against unwanted changes. Read on to learn more about developer options. Fire tablet.
What Fire Tablet Developer Options Can Do
Contain Fire tablet There are special settings safely hidden in Developer Options. These are typically intended for developers to create apps (as the name suggests). However, they can be useful in other circumstances as well. Some features can be useful, but it may not always be obvious what an option does unless you have technical knowledge. Below are the main Developer Options on the Fire Tablet.
Memory
Selecting Memory opens a screen with RAM options. It displays the RAM your device is currently using and averages based on time intervals. A list of apps on your tablet, sorted by the amount of memory used, is also listed here. If your apps reload while switching between them, check here to see if there are any issues with them.
Bug Report
This generates a system error report.
Bug Report Wizard
This changes which apps handle error shortcuts on your Fire Tablet. You may not need to change this.
Desktop backup password
With this, a backup password can be created using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands to restore and backup device data and apps.
Stay alert
By enabling this, your phone won't automatically go to sleep. This works well if you don't want to keep your Fire Tablet on for a certain period of time. This is a good option if you want to test tasks or apps.
Enable Bluetooth HCI Snoop Log
This option saves Bluetooth HCI packets to the sdcard/btsnoop-hci.log storage file. This can then be opened with tools such as Wireshark to troubleshoot or analyze Bluetooth data.
OEM Opening
This must be enabled when unlocking the bootloader. There are other options that can unlock the bootloader, but not on all devices.
Ongoing services
This displays a screen showing the system and application processes for currently running applications, including the memory each is using. It's useful for checking the current device status.
Image color setting
This switches the Fire Tablet to sRGB color mode.
Automatic system updates
Allows automatic OS updates when you reboot and an update is already downloaded.
System UI Demo Mode
This helps you capture the best screenshots without distracting details.
Quick Settings Developer Tiles
This allows you to add toggles to some other developer options to your device's quick settings.
USB debugging
Enable the ADB utility on your computer to connect to your Fire Tablet via USB. This option allows you to grant app permissions, change system settings using commands, and sideload apps. However, if this option is enabled, some games and apps may not run.
Revoke USB debugging permissions
When connecting your Fire Tablet with ADB for the first time, you'll need to authorize your computer. This control revokes any other ADB authorizations.
Wireless correction
This option allows you to use ADB over local Wi-Fi networks, not just USB.
Disable ADB authorization timeout
This automatically disables USB debugging permissions if they are not used for a week, they may be automatically revoked.
Error Report Abbreviation
The option adds another button in the Power menu to generate an error report.
Wireless Display Certificate
The setting enables the tablet to cast to any Miracast-enabled display.
Mobile data is always active.
Mobile data is normally turned off when your Fire Tablet is connected to Wi-Fi. This option reverses the setting, reducing the time it takes to switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data. However, keeping both connections active drains the battery.
There are more developer options available related to networking, debugging, memory, media, drawing, and input.
Enable Fire Tablet Developer Options
Many of the options in Developer Options are intended for use by developers who want to simulate app behavior in various scenarios, such as low memory. Developer Options can be enabled and disabled. To enable Developer Options:
- Go to "Settings" On a device Fire Tablet.
- Locate Device options.
- Go to List Developer options.
If you don't find the Developer Options menu after following these steps, it's hidden. To access it, follow these steps:
- Go to "Settings" On a device Fire Tablet.
- Locate Device Options.
- Once you reach the device options page, locate the Serial Number field and tap it seven times. After two taps, you'll receive pop-up messages stating the following: “You are now X steps away from being a developer.” After the seventh tap, you will be notified that developer options have been enabled on your tablet.
- After enabling developer options, go back to "Settings" Go to the Device Options page. You will now see a new entry called Developer OptionsThis means that Developer Options have been successfully enabled on your Fire Tablet.
- Click on Developer Options To access them. This should only be done if you are familiar with the settings options. Do not turn these options on or off if you are unsure how they will affect your tablet's performance. Changing the setting can significantly degrade your Fire Tablet's performance.
Some Fire Tablet owners need to access Developer Options to use USB Debugging or ADB to allow the device to accept commands from the computer.
Hide Fire Tablet Developer Options
Once you've successfully enabled Developer Options on your Fire Tablet, you can hide them again if you no longer need to use them. Hiding the options may be useful if children also use the same tablet. As mentioned, changing options without proper knowledge can cause unnecessary problems with the device.
Hiding developer options on an Amazon tablet can be relatively easy. Developer options on a Fire Tablet can be hidden or disabled by clearing the data in the Settings app. Follow these steps to hide developer options.
- Go to "Settings" And choose "Applications".
- Locate Manage all applicationsHere, third-party apps are usually displayed by default.
- Select the down arrow button. It's next to the Third-Party Apps option.
- In the drop-down menu, select All apps.
- Go to Settings and select "Settings".
- Choose “clear data”This will clear all saved data associated with the Settings app. Following these steps will not remove any other settings or your account.
- When selecting “clear data” You will receive a warning message about what wiping data means. You can confirm your decision by selecting "OK".
- Confirming the action will reset the settings menu and hide the developer options on your Amazon Fire Tablet.
Access Fire Tablet Developer Options Conveniently
There are several tweaks that Fire Tablet users can access on their devices, and more advanced tweaks can be found under Developer Options. This section contains tools that experienced users can tweak to make necessary changes. These settings should be hidden when not in use to avoid tampering with them and causing issues with your device. You should be careful when making changes, as a wrong move could harm your Fire Tablet's performance.
Have you ever tried accessing developer options on your Fire Tablet? What steps did you use? Let us know in the comments section below.
