Securing your Android device is a priority, and this is even more true for banking and payment apps. InstallDeveloperOptions gives you access to a wide array of low-level settings and customization features. Still, as with any other app that flips on the Developer Options switch in Settings>Developer options, it can make certain apps freak out due to having some of these security-sensitive toggles enabled. This post will provide the exact steps to hide Developer Options on your Android, not requiring root access so these apps can still work without issues while keeping all of your custom settings.
Why Hide Developer Options?
By enabling Developer Options on Android devices you can unlock a host of advanced features, such as USB debugging, networking tweaks, animation scales and hardware-accelerated rendering. Nonetheless, banking and finance apps sometimes warn the use of Developer Options as a security risk, even if your phone is not rooted. It is inefficient to turn off Developer Options every time you use these apps because it turns back the bars.
Hide Developer Options in Android Requirements
To make your Android tablet invisible on Developer Options and root-free, these are the tools you will need:
- Shizuku
- Geto app (GitHub)
- aShell app
With those tools we can manage Android system settings better so that you get all the necessary permissions without having to root your device.
Below is a Step by-step guide how to hide the Developer Options:
Below you can follow step-by-step instructions to hide Developer Options from security-sensitive apps without the need for rooting.
Step 1: Install Shizuku
Shizuku is a powerful system-level tool, which means we do not need root to manage it. To install Shizuku:
- Shizuku Download from Google Play.
- Just open the app and configure it as per on-screen guide.
- The resulting popup asks you to allow Shizuku to run in the background and proclaims that it needs special permissions.
2: Geto App Installation from Github
Central Geto, Component for System Security Context Maintenance How To Download and Install
- Direct to Geto’s GitHub page and download APK.
- Install this APK on your Android Device. Firstly, you need to activate installations from unknown sources in your device settings.
Step 3: Install aShell
The aShell app provides the command-line interface necessary to issue the appropriate system commands:
- Download aShell from the Google Play Store.
- Install and open the app.
- In the Shizuku prompt that appears, tap “Allow all the time” to grant access.
Step 4: Grant Necessary Permissions to Geto
To manage secure settings, Geto needs specific permissions. Follow these steps to grant them:
- Open the aShell app.
- Type the following command in the input box:
pm grant com.android.geto android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS- If no error message appears, the permission has been granted successfully.
Step 5: Configure Geto to Hide Developer Options
Now that the necessary permissions are in place, it’s time to configure Geto to hide Developer Options.
- Open the Geto app.
- Choose the banking or payment app from the list that needs Developer Options hidden.
- Tap the Settings icon at the bottom to access “Add App Setting.”
- Enter the following values:
- Global
- Settings Label: Hide Developer Options
- Settings Key: development_settings_enabled
- Settings Value on Launch: 0
- Settings Value on Revert: 0
- Tap “Add” to save the configuration.
Step 6: Apply and Verify the Changes
After configuring Geto:
- Ensure the changes have been applied by reopening the Geto app.
- Try launching your banking or payment app to confirm that Developer Options are now hidden.
By using this method, Developer Options remain enabled in the system, but the banking app will be tricked into recognizing them as disabled.
Addressing and correcting frequent challenges is mandatory.
If the above steps do not work as expected, here are some tips:
- Permissions Not Granted: Confirm the input given in aShell. Verify that no mistakes were made.
- Banking App Still Detects Developer Options: Turn off your device and confirm the settings again using the Geto app.
- Geto App Crashes: Check if your Android operating system is compatible with these tools. Update Geto and aShell.
Conclusion
Masking Developer Options on Android without obtaining root is important for users that depend on banking and financial tools. Shizuku and Geto can make achieving this straightforward; you will not lose your original configurations. Follow the instructions given in the guide to keep your device safe and match with private apps while using the sophisticated options provided by Developer Options.
Should difficulties arise during the process reach out in the comments and we can help you fix the problem.