Can I override the emulator and directly debug the app on my Windows Phone 8?

Question

I have my laptop that has a processor without Virtualization and Second Level Address Translation capabilities, that are required for running the new Windows Phone 8 SDK.

I can however use the Windows Phone 8 sdk, but for testing my apps I will use a windows phone 8 device.

Is it possible to not start the emulator and directly debug the app on my WP8 device?

Answer 1

In Visual Studio, on the drop down on the debug button (green play button) select "Device".

If the debug button is not visible, right click in the area with the toolbar(s)/menu bar and check "Standard".

Here's an article that talks about debugging windows phone apps on physical devices (at the bottom).