Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - USB Debugging Mode

If you need to facilitate a connection between your device and a computer with the Android SDK (software development kit), view this info.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
2. Navigate: Settings  > Developer options (left pane).
    If not available, swipe up or down from the center of a Home screen then navigate: Settings > About tablet > Software information.
3. Tap Build number seven times.
4. Ensure that the Developer options switch (upper-right) is turned on .
5. From the Debugging section, tap USB debugging to turn on or off .
6. If prompted, tap OK to confirm.