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Android 17 QPR2 allows Pixel users to customize Quick Settings layout
Key points
- Android 17 QPR2 Canary build adds Quick Settings layout customization.
- Users can reorder Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player.
- Six possible layout combinations are available.
- The update is expected to launch in December.
New Customization in Quick Settings
The latest Android 17 QPR2 Canary build for Pixel devices includes a new feature that allows users to customize the layout of their Quick Settings shade. This editor was introduced recently, enabling more control over the user interface.
How to Access and Use the Feature
To access this customization, users can open Quick Settings and tap the pencil icon. A new "Layout" tab will appear at the bottom of the screen. This tab allows for reordering of the Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player, which are the default elements. It is not possible to remove any of these three items from the Quick Settings layout.
Available Layout Combinations
The new feature offers a total of six distinct layout combinations for the Quick Settings elements. These combinations include various arrangements of the Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player, such as "Brightness bar, Tiles, Media player" or "Media player, Brightness bar, Tiles".
Release Timeline
Android 17 QPR2 is anticipated to officially launch in December. This update also includes other features, such as expanded Dynamic Color theming on Pixel devices, as noted in related announcements.
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Reporting from
Android 17 QPR2, released in a Canary build, introduces a feature for Pixel users to reorder elements within the Quick Settings shade. This update provides six layout combinations for the Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player, offering more personalization for the user interface.