Android · Personalization
Rearrange the Quick Settings panel
Lets you add, remove, and reorder the toggle tiles shown in the Quick Settings panel accessed by swiping down from the top of the screen.
How to open Quick Settings Tile Customization
- Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open full Quick Settings
- Tap the pencil/edit icon
- Drag tiles between the active area and the hidden tiles list
- Tap the back arrow or Done to save the new layout
What you should know
- Drag tiles to reorder them or move them between active and hidden sections
- Add tiles for specific toggles like Flashlight, Hotspot, Screen Recorder, or NFC
- Some apps can add their own custom Quick Settings tiles
- Edited directly by tapping the pencil/edit icon in the Quick Settings panel
Why it matters
Quick Settings is one of the most frequently accessed parts of Android, since it provides one-swipe access to toggles like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Flashlight. Customizing which tiles appear first saves time for the toggles used daily and reduces clutter from ones rarely touched. For users with accessibility or workflow needs, moving essential toggles to the first page also reduces the number of swipes required to reach them.
Best practices
- Place your most-used toggles in the first row for one-swipe access
- Remove tiles for features you never use to reduce panel length
- Add app-provided tiles from frequently used apps for faster shortcuts
- Periodically review the tile list after installing new apps that add tiles
Common problems and fixes
- Can't find the edit option
- Open Quick Settings fully (swipe down twice) and tap the pencil icon at the bottom.
- A custom app tile disappeared after an update
- Re-add the tile from the hidden tiles list, since app updates sometimes reset tile placement.
- Too many tiles require multiple swipes
- Remove unused tiles or move them to the hidden section during editing.
Tips and tricks
- Long-press a tile from the notification shade for a shortcut to editing mode
- Use the Screen Recorder or Flashlight tiles for one-tap access during calls or emergencies
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a tile for an individual app shortcut?
Only apps that specifically implement a Quick Settings tile can be added; not all apps support this.
Do tile changes sync across devices?
No, Quick Settings tile layout is stored locally per device.
Is there a limit to how many tiles I can add?
There's no hard limit, but more tiles mean more swiping to reach later pages.
Related settings
- Status Bar Icon ManagerControls which system icons — such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, alarm, or hotspot — are shown in the status bar at the top of the screen, and how notification icons are displayed there.
- Notification Dot StyleNotification dots place a small colored badge on an app icon when it has an unread notification; this setting controls whether dots appear and how they're styled.
- Home Screen & LauncherHome screen settings control which apps, shortcuts, and widgets appear on your Home screens, how many screens you have, and the overall grid layout. If you've installed a third-party launcher, this is also where you switch your default Home app.
More Personalization guides for Android
- Wallpaper & StyleWallpaper & Style settings let you set separate images for your Home and lock screens, and on many devices, generate a matching system-wide color palette, icon shapes, and fonts based on your wallpaper's colors. Theme packs can bundle wallpapers, icons, and sounds together for a coordinated look.
- Lock Screen & Always-on DisplayLock screen settings control the clock style, shortcuts, and what information (like notifications and weather) appears before you unlock your phone. Always-on display, on supported devices, keeps a dimmed version of the clock and key notifications visible even while the screen is otherwise off.
- Themed Icons & Material You ColorsThemed icons use Material You to extract a color palette from your current wallpaper and apply matching tints to supported app icons, widgets, and system menus.
- App Icon Shape & Grid SizeControls the outline shape used for app icons (circle, squircle, square, teardrop) and the number of rows and columns shown on the home screen grid.
- Always-on Display CustomizationAlways-on Display (AOD) keeps a low-power version of the clock, notification icons, and optional 'At a Glance' info visible on the lock screen even when the phone is idle.
- Screen Saver (Daydream)Screen saver, also called Daydream, displays a rotating photo gallery, clock, or colors on screen while the phone is docked, charging, or idle, instead of turning the display off.