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How To Open Developer Options On Oppo A38 May 2026

Changed your mind or need to hand your phone to someone else? Here’s how to remove Developer Options completely:

Alternatively, simply leaving the master switch off hides the menu from plain view, though it remains accessible via tapping the build number again.


A: No. Simply turning on Developer Options does not void your warranty. However, using features like “OEM Unlocking” or rooting your device will.

At the top of the Developer Options screen, you’ll see a master switch (toggle). Turn it ON to activate all advanced settings. If you leave it off, the options remain visible but disabled.

Congratulations! You have successfully opened Developer Options on your Oppo A38. how to open developer options on oppo a38


On ColorOS 13 and later (which the Oppo A38 runs), you may be prompted to enter your phone’s PIN, password, or pattern for security verification. Do so to proceed.

Now that the hidden menu is unlocked, here is how to find it:

Note: If you ever need to hide this menu again, you can go into Developer Options and toggle the main switch at the top to "Off."

Enabling Developer Options on the Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Changed your mind or need to hand your phone to someone else

is a straightforward process that unlocks advanced system settings hidden from standard users for safety and performance reasons. How to Enable Developer Options on OPPO A38

Open Settings: Launch the Settings application on your OPPO A38.

Navigate to About Device: Scroll to the bottom of the main menu and select About device.

Enter Version Menu: Tap on the Version option (this is typically listed near the top or as a separate sub-menu). Alternatively, simply leaving the master switch off hides

Tap the Build Number: Locate the Build number entry and tap it seven times in rapid succession.

Confirm Identity: If you have a screen lock (PIN, pattern, or password) enabled, you will be prompted to enter it to confirm.

Confirmation: A notification will appear at the bottom of the screen saying, "You are now in Developer mode!". Where to Find the Developer Options Menu

Once enabled, the menu does not appear on the main settings page. To access it: Go back to the main Settings menu. Select Additional settings. Scroll down to find and tap on Developer options. Why Use Developer Options?

While intended for developers to test apps, these settings offer several benefits for power users: How to Enable Developer Mode Settings on Your Device

Lawrence S. Wittner (https://www.lawrenceswittner.com/ ) is Professor of History Emeritus at SUNY/Albany and the author of Confronting the Bomb (Stanford University Press).