Advanced Android Tip: Customizing System UI Tuner Features

Customizing the System UI Tuner on Android can give you more control over your device's interface, allowing you to personalize various aspects of how your Android device looks and functions. Here is a guide to customizing features through the System UI Tuner:

Accessing System UI Tuner

1. Enable Developer Options:

   • Go to Settings > About phone.
   • Tap on Build number seven times until you see the message that you’ve enabled developer options.

2. Activate System UI Tuner:

   • Pull down the notification shade to reveal the Quick Settings menu.
   • Tap and hold the gear icon (Settings) for a few seconds.
   • Release it, and you should see a message that System UI Tuner has been added to your settings menu.

Customization Options

1. Status Bar:

   • Navigate to Settings > System > System UI Tuner > Status bar.
   • You can toggle which icons appear in the status bar, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, etc.

2. Do Not Disturb:

   • Customize what notifications are allowed during Do Not Disturb mode.
   • Go to Settings > System > System UI Tuner > Do Not Disturb.

3. Power Notification Controls:

   • Adjust the five-tiered granular notification settings.
   • Usually found under Settings > System > System UI Tuner > Other.

4. Quick Settings:

   • Rearrange or add new quick tiles.
   • Access Settings > System > System UI Tuner > Quick Settings to drag and drop tiles as per your preference.

Tips

• Experiment with toggles one at a time to see how they affect your user experience.
• Keep in mind that the System UI Tuner can sometimes vary between different Android versions and phone manufacturers.

Note

As Android updates continue, the availability and behavior of the System UI Tuner might change or be hidden by manufacturers. Always ensure your data is backed up before making changes, as tweaking system settings can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior.