
One benefit users of stock Android devices have had for the past few iterations of the OS is the System UI Tuner—a hidden menu that allows for extra customization of simple things like which icons are shown in the status bar, powerful notification controls, and more.
Now, thanks to a new app (and a short workaround), you can have this menu on any Android device—not just ones running stock Android.ZAPZYT® Acne Treatment Gel – Nothing Works Faster Or Stronger. | |
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What is the System UI Tuner?
While we have a longer explanation of what this menu is—along with how to enable it on stock Android devices—you may want a quick and dirty explanation. In short, this is a menu filled with experimental options that aren’t yet stable enough to be part of the main operating system. It first made an appearance in Marshmallow, then got a slight makeover in Nougat. in Android O, it will most likely change again.
In the stock Android UI Tuner, you can do a number of simple things, like enable/disable a certain icons in the status bar. For example, you can hide icons that only show up circumstantially, like the casting or hotspot icons, or hide true system icons like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, and the like. You can also add a battery percentage to status bar, which is often a default option on many manufacturer skins. My favorite use for the System UI Tuner’s status bar mods, though, is hiding the stupid alarm icon. Seriously, I don’t need that.

In addition, you can modify the Do Not Disturb behavior and enable a more in-depth way to control Android’s notifications.
Now, that’s what the stock option offers. What we’re talking about today is more of an “aftermarket” solution. Basically, it includes almost all of what the stock UI Tuner can do, along with a few extras. In fact, this app also works on devices with the stock UI Tuner.
How to Get the System UI Tuner on Any Device
Since most manufacturers—Samsung, LG, etc.—disable this, a clever developer found a workaround and released it bundled into an app. It’s called—get this—SystemUI Tuner. Crazy, right? It’s a free download in the Play Store, but if you dig the app, you can also donate.
So, to get started, you’ll need…
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