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Android Canary 2608 for Pixel devices adds Quick Settings layout customization
Key points
- Android Canary 2608 released for Pixel devices.
- Introduces Quick Settings layout customization.
- Users can reorder Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player.
- This is the last release for Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
Quick Settings Customization Arrives
Google has rolled out Android Canary 2608, bringing a new customization feature to Pixel devices. This update allows users to modify the layout of their Quick Settings panel, a feature already present on some other Android OEMs.
How to Customize
After tapping the pencil icon in the corner of the Quick Settings panel, users will find a new 'Layout' tab at the bottom of the screen. This tab provides options to reorder the Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player, offering a total of six different layout combinations.
Availability and Device Support
The ZP11.260717.006 build, which includes the August 2026 security patch, is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 8a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. This will be the final release for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro models.
Experimental Build Warning
Google reiterates that Canary builds are highly experimental and are not recommended for general use due to their unstable nature. Users of Pixel 6 and 6 Pro wishing to transition to stable production releases will need to flash the most recent production build, which requires a data wipe.
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Reporting from
Google released Android Canary 2608, which introduces the ability to customize the Quick Settings layout on Pixel devices. This update allows users to reorder elements like the Brightness bar, Tiles, and Media player, offering six possible combinations.