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Questions tagged [quick-settings]

"Quick Settings" refers to the shortcuts available in the notification bar with newer Android versions (4.2+).

Android 4.2 added some "quick settings" to the notification bar (see About Jelly Bean). Those allow you to reach the most important settings in a more direct way.

The quick settings panel

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Home Screen and Recent Apps buttons don't work

I am using Moto G3 TE. I was happy with the 5th version but because the frequent alert for 6th version was killing me, I gave up and updated to Marshmallow. It's been like 8 days and now my mobile is showing issues which I listed below: Home Screen…
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Lollipop hide quick settings on Lock screen

I'm sure this would have been asked before. But I couldn't find out yet. I recently updated to Lollipop in my Sony Xperia Z phone. The notification bar and pull down settings are great. But on lock screen, I don't want to turn on/off any WiFi,…
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How to customize the quick settings drop-down menu in android 4.2?

As of title, is there any way to customize the quick settings grid available in Android 4.2 ? This feature has potential, but in most cases it does not take advantage of the screen size.
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No rotation lock icon in quick settings in Lollipop on Nexus 5

I've seen in several reviews that Lollipop comes with a new rotation lock icon in quick settings: ArsTechnica: But my phone doesn't have it: Click image for larger version How can I get the rotation toggle to show up?
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Is it possible to disable confirmation dialogs in Android 4.4?

I have an LG G2 which came with Jelly Bean, and I have recently updated it to Kit Kat. I have noticed that the amount of confirmation dialogs when changing phone settings seems to have gone up from Jelly Bean (although Jelly Bean had a lot as well,…
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How to quickly change screen timeout

My screen timeout is set to one minute, but there are cases when I temporarily want to change it to 30, which is the maximum value apparently. The fastest way I found is to create a shortcut to the Display section of the settings app. I still need…
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Any way to disable the quick settings panel on the lockscreen on Android 12 and 11?

Is there any way to disable the quick settings panel on the lockscreen on Android 12 and 11? I want to disable it, just like it used to be on the older Android versions. If I cannot the disable it, can it be abused if my phone is lost or stolen?
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G2/Froyo - Settings Quick Keys - How to set to "Wireless & Networks"

When I configure my G2's "Quick Keys", I cannot set it to anything in "Settings > Wireless & Networks", except the main "WiFi settings" panel. Ideally I would want quick keys assigned to "Tethering & portable hotspot", that would allow me to turn on…
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How do I invert colours inside a specific app?

The latest Android has an Invert Colours option in quick settings. Is there any way to turn this on automatically when a specific app is opened? Is there any other way to achieve inversion of colours inside a specific app?
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Where do the items come from?

At the quick settings dropdown are some items that have no icon and just a label . They cannot be re-arranged and are obviously useless. Please have a look at the Screenshot . I would like to know how I can find the apps or files that are…
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Change the Samsung's "Quick Settings" background color Or Remove Quick Settings

I have Samsung galaxy core 2 Phone. I just want to change the background color (The Dull Blue Colored one) of the quick settings tab. I tried it by using Wanam Xposed. It has many options, but I can't change the Quick Settings background color using…
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Disabling or hiding the edit pencil of quick settings

I'm using a Samsung phone. I need a way to disable or hide the edit pencil icon that edits the tiles on the quick settings panel. Is there any way to achieve this using ADB command?
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A way to separately activate WiFi and Mobile Data internet connection

In my Android 14 (stock/Pixel 7) (it was the same when it was Android 13 before the update), I can activate and deactivate the internet connection via Mobile Data and WiFi. What bothers me is that I have to do two taps. Is there a way to have…
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Any way to increase border gesture width?

I have a case for my tablet that covers just 1-2mm of the edge of the screen. I love the case, but it makes accessing the notifications pull-down menu very difficult. Is there anyway to increase the pull-down range height so that I can access it…
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Android 12 (Pixel 5) Can I have old-style quick settings panel back somehow?

With the Android 12 upgrade, this settings menu became enormously large and a huge waste of space. I mean it is highlighted when it is turned on, nevertheless many of the buttons/switches have "On" or "Off" as an additional written text. Besides…
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