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Debugging Android Chrome from a PC

Install Chrome on the PC and Android phone and connect them with a data cable.

  1. Enable Developer options and USB debugging on the phone.

  2. In desktop Chrome, open Extensions → Manage Extensions and enable Developer mode.

    Developer mode
  3. Open chrome://inspect/#devices.

  4. Connect the phone, approve USB debugging and file-access prompts, then refresh the page.

    Remote devices
  5. Open the target page in mobile Chrome and click inspect beside it.

If Remote Target is missing, verify the cable, USB mode, drivers, and debugging authorization. Each open mobile tab appears as a separate inspectable entry.

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