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This wikiHow teaches you how to enable the Android developer option that lets you to charge your device without turning off the screen.
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2Scroll down and tap About. It should be near the bottom of the list under the “System” header.
- This item is sometimes named About Phone, About Tablet, or About Device.
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3Tap Build number 7 times. After the first few taps, you’ll see a message that says you’re about to enable Developer Mode. Keep tapping until you see a message confirming that Developer Mode is enabled.
- If you don’t see Build number, it’s buried under another menu. Tap the menu item called Software information (or something similar) to find it.
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4Tap the back button to return to the Settings menu.
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5Scroll down and tap Developer Options. It’s near the bottom of the menu, under “System.”
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6Slide the “Stay Awake” switch to the position. Your phone or tablet will now charge with the screen on/awake.
- If you’re using an older version of Android, you may have to check a box rather than slide a switch.
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1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap About.
3. Tap Build number 7 times.
4. Tap the back button.
5. Tap Developer Options.
6. Slide the “Stay Awake” switch to the On position.
