Can I enable developer mode for a user other than the owner on an Android tablet?

Question

I would like to use a tablet for other developers (Nexus 7) for development and testing, however it seems that the usual way to enable developer mode works only for the owner user. I could use the owner account, but I would prefer to use my own.

It seems that what I want is not allowed (maybe it’s possible with some rooting and messing around that I can or can't work on this device).

Is it documented anywhere?

Answer 1

Yes. Include any developer settings that you want to use as the primary user; then it will be the same for all users (at least this is what worked for me). Please note that often, if you are connecting to something, your device will be asked to ask if it is ok to connect to the computer / application. You need to switch back to the main user to accept the invitation, then it should work on all users

Answer 2

Do not click on the build number 7 times all that is required to activate the developer settings (and check whether usb debugging is enabled)?

I don’t think that something else has any effect on the ability to use the device for development ...

Answer 3

If the developer’s settings are enabled by the administrator, it is also available to other users. If you have a debug version of the application on the device before creating the user, uninstall the application and debug it again. If you do not delete the application, it will not be able to install apk and start activity from another user.