One of the new options included in Android Marshmallow is the ability to modify the quick access options that appear when you open the top bar of the screen. We are referring to what is called Quick Settings (quick settings) and, the truth is, the degree of customization is interesting and we believe it is a complete success.
The fact is that this new addition comes to vary the way in which Lollipop was worked, where those that were considered commonly used were shown and, in addition, automatically. It was a striking option, but what now in Android Marshmallow is much better because it offers the possibility of adjusting in a way very precise, whether it is widely used or not (to each his own). A good addition for organize quick access.
The fact is that to achieve this it is not necessary to install any third-party development or carry out very complex processes, so Google has been right in the way to implement this novelty in Android Marshmallow. In addition, it does not affect the normal use of the operating system or jeopardize its stability. Therefore, try customize shortcuts it is recommended since everything is positive.
Steps to take
To get the changes to fruition, the first thing to do is show the hidden menu called System UI Tuner. This may seem like it will be complex, but the truth is that it is not complicated at all: it appears when you deploy the Notification bar and press and hold (more than three seconds) on the gear icon in Settings. You can also display the entire panel with a swiped with two fingers to go faster.
Once this is done, a notification will now appear indicating that the new option has been added to the System Settings. Access these and look for the last option called System UI Configurator. Here you can modify some visual options of the quick accesses (see best apps for quick settings) using the sliders in the Status Bar or the icons in the Quick Access menu, which can be found in Quick settings. Plus show battery percentage, you'll see key actions: move icons by dragging them, delete by dragging them to the trash, add mosaic to recover removed switches or create new ones, and restore to return to the serial values.
Add custom tiles (without root)
From the Configurator you can sort, show or hide elements, but if you search new custom buttons (open apps, URLs or specific tasks) you need external support, for example power toggles. The app Custom Quick Settings Take advantage of the power of System UI Tuner to create your own tiles without root.
- install and open Custom Quick Settings and tap the blue button with the + symbol.
- Click on 'START' to go to System UI Configurator > Quick Settings and create an “issue tile” with the name requested by the app (for example, CUSTOMTILE0, CUSTOMTILE1, etc.). The app itself will tell you the correct identifier.
- Go back to the app, tap DONE and defines name, icon (more than 1.200 available, or own icons in Pro version) and action for normal and long press: launch apps, open links or activate switches. You can even hide actions when the device is locked and, with the Pro version, integrate Tasker/IFTTT.
- Open the Quick Settings editor again (pencil icon) and drag your new tile to the active zone to always have it at hand.
Important: The native editor allows you to sort and manage visibility, but does not add by itself completely new accesses to external functions; that's what they are for utilities like Custom Quick Settings.
Tips for use and organization
Pull down the entire panel with two fingers to directly access all rows. The first icons in the top row are the most visible with a single gesture, so reserve the essentials there (Wi-Fi, Data, Flashlight, Do Not Disturb). Press and hold any tile to open your advanced options from the system. If you regret it, use the option Resetting in the edit menu to return to the original settings.
Developer Note: App Shortcuts and Ranking
Beyond Quick Settings, Android offers Shortcuts App (Shortcuts static and dynamic) that appear when you long-press the launcher icon or through the Wizard. They are sorted by type (static rather than dynamic) and by classification (rank). You can register use with reportShortcutUsed(), publish and update with ShortcutManagerCompat (for example, pushDynamicShortcut) and to disable obsolete accesses when your app changes. There is frequency capping to add/update dynamics in the background and it is convenient to attend to events such as changes in regional configuration. In backups, static files are republished after reinstalling; dynamic files must be regenerated when opening the app. This layer of shortcuts coexists with the Quick Settings tiles and helps you outline key actions of your app.
Others Tricks for the Google operating system you can find out at this section Android Help, where you will find possibilities for all kinds of needs.
With these options you can leave the Quick Settings panel exactly as you need, from ordering the basics to create advanced shortcuts without complications, optimizing every gesture all with save time In day to day.
