The quick parameter panel on Android is an underestimated power station, often forgotten by most Android users. Although we say a lot about the iPhone control center, if you are ready to do work, the Android version is much more customizable and powerful.
You can use third -party applications to put almost whatever you want in the quick setting panel. These may include simple shortcuts on applications and actions, or you can opt for quick access to things like your calendar appointments and weather updates.
How to customize the quick setting panel
If you are new on Android, or if you just haven’t personalized your phone, your quick setting panel could always be in its default. Check it.
The quick parameters are the panel you see above your notifications when you lower the notification panel. It usually shows you tiles to control settings like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth immediately, but you can once again slip to develop and reveal even more settings and tips.
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I say “generally” because the panel is different with each manufacturer or skin. Thus, the fast parameter panel will appear, by default, slightly different on Samsung phones than on pixels, although Android matures, manufacturers seem to try to play differences.
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The entire quick setting panel is customizable, and out of the box, you can move, modify, add and develop the panel tiles by pressing To modify button in the lower right corner. You will first see the Android default settings, but if you scroll enough, you will even see options for third -party applications. This is where the major part of the additional power of the panel comes into play. It’s quite simple, but to find out more about how to really adjust your quick parameter panel, consult my guide on Personalization of the fast parameter panel in Android 16.
Now that we know how to use and add quick parameter tiles, let’s talk about some of my favorite tiles for this.
Shortcuts to applications
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Some of the most practical things to add to the quick parameter panel are applications and applications. You can use the Carreaux shortcut application To essentially put whatever you want, including websites and system level options. The application is free, but an upgrade of $ 0.99 unlocks more features, such as the application shortcuts.
Open the application and press the More Button to create a new tile. Then choose if you want to add an application, a shortcut or a website. The shortcuts come from the applications, so you can create a shortcut to open a reader folder, open a contact or to go to a recorded location. Choose the desired action, select an icon and you have finished.
The one you create a tile, open the fast parameter customization page to add it to your quick setting panel. But note a quirk. Before adding your tiles, they will have generic names like “Tile 1” or “Tile 2” (also reflected in the application). Do not worry, it will change once you really appear in your fast parameter panel.
Calendar meeting
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Calentile is an NIFTY utility that adds your next calendar meeting as a quick parameter tile. To use it, you will have to extend the tile to a larger size. This application costs $ 0.99, but I think it’s worth spending if you use your calendar to manage your full schedule. The tile will display the time and name of your next appointment, and you can press for more information.
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Keep your screen active
Display of third -party fast parameter tiles like Wakey, Chronus, Ticktick, Bitwarden, and more.
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The screen of your device will be disabled automatically if you do not look at it, but there are times when you may want to stay, as if you are referring to documents, or if you use an Android tablet in the background at work. This is that a application like Awake can help. This is a simple free application, which has an optional upgrade of $ 2.5 for the removal of ads. Open the application and give it access to the notification. A new “Activate Wakey” tile will appear in the rocking of quick parameters. When activated, the screen will now remain on whatever you do, or rather do not do it on your device.
See the time at a glance
THE Chronus The application offers a range of customizable weather widgets for your home screen. But there is also an option to add a fast parameter tile which only shows the temperature and weather conditions at a glance. To configure this, first open the Chronus application, press Menu button, and choose Fast parameters. Here, give the application the authorization to access your location or to add a location manually. Now add the tile to quick settings and you’ve finished.
A shortcut to add a reminder
One of the best use cases that I can think of fast parameters is a shortcut to quickly create a reminder. The more quickly you can note something you want to do, the more you will not forget it later.
Many popular productivity applications, such as Slip,, TaisierAnd Microsoft to doOffer a fast parameter tile that does exactly this. Check if your favorite productivity application is done.
Easy access to system application features
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If you are using a pixel, you can also add system applications to the quick setting panel. You will find a From system applications Section in the Modify Modify the quick settings menu, where you can quickly add shortcuts for the calculator, the recorder, the fast sharing and the live legendary features.
Trigger the reading mode at the operating system scale
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Google has a hidden Reading mode Functionality that can be triggered anywhere in Android, not just Chrome. It takes what is on the screen and transforms it into a minimalist reading environment with customizable fonts. It deletes all the formatting and even supports the text to speak. As this is an accessibility feature, you must select the page or the text you want, then share it with the Reading Mode application to start. But a faster way to do so is to use the reading tile in quick settings. You will find the tile in the third-party applications section, as long as you have installed the application linked above.