Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

One of the commonly used developer tools in Android smartphones is the USB Debugging mode. When enabled, it allows recently programmed apps to be copied to the device via USB connection. This is ...

If you’ve been using Note10 for some time, you may have heard of terms like Developer Options or USB Debugging Mode and you may even be wondering how to enable them. While they sound technical and ...

Amazon is leveraging Android's existing underlying software to create its Fire TV experience. As such, you might eventually want to sideload some apps, take screenshots, or do something else. Here's ...

In the earlier days of Android, modding your device was a popular hobby that gave you more control and unlocked features not found in stock Android. Custom ROMs transformed your experience with ...

In the world of Android development, you need to connect your computer to your phone, usually via a USB cable, in order to transmit your app to your phone. To simplify and modernize this process, ...

Windows/Linux/Android (4.0+): Most Android backup tools require root, or run from your phone and save your data to your SD card. Simple ADB Backup is different. The app runs from and backs up your ...

Your Android phone can sometimes go haywire unexpectedly. In this case, it's important to restart your device to assess the potential issue that led to its shutdown. You can switch it off and on to ...