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title: "Enable ADB Debugging on the Vuzix Shield"
slug: "enable-adb-debugging-on-the-vuzix-shield"
updated: 2023-12-19T16:09:56Z
published: 2023-12-19T16:09:56Z
canonical: "support.vuzix.com/enable-adb-debugging-on-the-vuzix-shield"
---

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# Enable ADB Debugging on the Vuzix Shield

The Shield, by default, will have ADB (Android Debug Bridge) debugging disabled for security and privacy reasons.

In the Shield OS, we can enable ADB Debugging using the below steps.

If you are having trouble with this please reach out to the Support team.

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## **Go to the Quick Settings App and navigate to All Settings**

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Settings App

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All Settings

One-Finger swipe down until you see Connected devices and One-Finger tap on it.

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Connected devices

On this screen One-Finger swipe down until you see Allow ADB, then One-Finger tap on it to enable ADB.

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Allow ADB