This is a slightly more involved process than toggling USB debugging on your phone, so follow our guide on installing and using ADB on Windows, Max, Linux, Android, and Chromebooks.

Ever noticed the USB Debugging option on your phone? It's an incredibly powerful feature, but it also leaves your phone vulnerable. Here's how to turn it off.

The debugging tool works cross-platform, allowing developers to connect mobile devices — running Android and iOS or an emulator — to a desktop client that can guide and interpret a running app.

Why you should keep USB debugging enabled It's the safety net for valuable files When you enable USB debugging, you can issue commands and retrieve files from your Android phone with a computer ...