If you’re familiar with the “about:flags” settings page, System UI Tuner for Android is the same idea. In this menu, Google let you turn on new experimental features that could eventually be included in the operating system. It’s worth pointing out that while the menu is present on Android 7.0 Nougat, the System UI Tuner has part of the operating system for some time, including on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Turn on System UI Tuner on Android
System UI Tuner is available on Nexus and select phones and tablets — unfortunately, it’s not available on every device –, you can quickly see if your device includes the hidden menu by doing the following: You’ll also notice that System UI Tuner is enabled, because a small wrench icon will appear next to the Settings button in the Quick Settings menu.
Open System UI Tuner on Android
To open the System UI Tuner, do the following: At the time of the writing, System UI Tuner has three experimental features, including “Status bar”, “Do not disturb”, and “Others”.
Status bar
In the Status bar section, you can add or remove items that appear on the main bar at the top. For example, you can show percentage on the battery icon, or you can display time with seconds.
Do not disturb
In the Do not disturb section, you have a new option to let you show the “Do not disturb” toggle switch when adjusting the volume.
Others
Perhaps the most interesting section on the updated System UI Tuner for Android 7.0 Nougat is Others. In this new section, you get a new option called “Enable split-screen swipe-up gesture”, which makes it a lot easier to access multi window. For example, instead of holding down the square Recent app button, you can simply swipe from the bottom to start multi-window.
Turn off System UI Tuner on Android
At any time, you can disable System UI Tuner: After you turn off the menu, it will also stop all the experimental features enabled on your device.
Keep in mind that these feature may not work correctly, they can break things and cause error, which is one the the reasons Google keeps them hidden. What do you think about the experimental settings of Android? Tell us in the comments below. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
