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How to customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?

New features in Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update. You can customize the layout of quick setting buttons, in addition to ordering them.

Android Nougat udpate for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge allows you to further customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons, including, adjusting button layout and ordering these quick setting buttons.

If your phone is still running Marshmallow, please check this guide.

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1) What are the changes for Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons in Android Nougat update?
2) How to customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?
3) How to use Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?
4) Can you customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?

What are the changes for Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons in Android Nougat update?

After applying Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, you may noticed the quick setting buttons (icons) were changed.

It seems it is part of Samsung’s design overhaul for material design.

In addition to the aesthetic update, there are four major changes:

  1. The swipe (left or right) gesture in notification panel is no longer working for the top row of quick setting buttons. There are  now up to 6 buttons only (instead of 10 in two panels in previous versions).
  2. You can customize the layout of the quick settings buttons: 3×3, 4×3 or 5×3.
  3. New buttons were added, including, performance mode, data saver, private mode, phone visibility, blue light filter and smart view.
  4. Brightness control can be placed above notifications, or below the 3-row quick setting buttons. You decide!
  5. You can add buttons of third-party apps to quick setting buttons.

Please note, the size of quick setting buttons is a bit smaller. If you want to make it bigger, you can change screen zoom level.

How to customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?

In the notification panel, only first 6 quick setting buttons will be shown after Android Nougat update.

As in previous versions of Android, you can swipe down again from notification panel to access Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons with Android Nougat update.

You can also swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to access Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons.

In the quick settings button, you can tap the menu key (3 vertical dots) as shown below.

You will then have two options for customizing Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update:

  • Button layout (marked as 2 in the screenshot below). This is a new option for customizing quick setting buttons in Android Nougat udpate.
  • Edit (marked as 1). This option allows you to order the buttons.

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As shown above, you can use one of the three button layout: 3×3, 4×3 or 5×3, to customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update.

After you choose the desired button layout, you need tap OK button as shown above to apply the change.

Please note, the size of the buttons can only be adjusted by screen zoom.

The button layout does not change the size of these quick buttons. It only adjust the gap between buttons (and adjust the number of panels for all buttons).

In addition, button layout setting does not change the number of buttons shown on the top of notification panel. The number is fixed as 10

If you want to adjust the location of individual button, you can tap Edit, then  tap and hold the button to move it to a new location.

Remember, the first 6 buttons will be shown in the top of notification panel.

You can now add quick setting buttons for third-party apps as shown above.

As show in the screenshot above, you can add two of the quick setting buttons from third-party apps.   This gives you more options to customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons in Android Nougat.

It is up to individual app developer to decide whether their app uses this feature or not.

How to use Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?

The usage of Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons does not change in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

Some buttons are for you to toggle on/off corresponding features. In this case, you can tap the button to turn it on (if it is off) or turn it off (if it is on).

Some buttons may ask you to make a selection after tapping it. For example, if you tap performance mode button, or smart view, you will be prompted with options.

For most quick setting buttons, you can tap and hold them to access the corresponding pages in Settings.

Can you customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?

If you have any questions or encounter any problems on customizing Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please let us know your questions or problems in the comment box below.

The community will try to help you.

You can get the official Samsung Galaxy S7 user manual (user guide) in your local language here, and Galaxy S7 edge user manual (user guide) in your local language here.  Official user guide for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge with Android Nougat update can be found here.

For other guides on using Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please check Galaxy S7 online manual page.

For detailed Galaxy S7 how-to guides, please check Galaxy S7 how-to guides page.

For Galaxy S7 camera guides, please check Galaxy S7 camera guide page.

If you have any questions on Android update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please check Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat update guide.

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  1. John says

    Hi
    I have updated my galaxy s7 edge to Nougat with the latest update .after updating to Nougat , the quick button for private folder is still in the quick setting
    but doesn’t work. Is there any way i can fix this.

    Reply

  2. Herb Sherman says

    I lost my shortcut icons in the settings app (not pull down menu) and I can’t find a way to create them again. Under the real settings icon, I was able to have many settings shortcuts that really saved time (like wifi, battery…)

    Reply

  3. Errin says

    Hello there. I’m actually just learning about the quick settings. Yes, I’m slow… I have had this S7 edge for 2 years. Can I only add something to the quick settings that shows up underneath when I hit the edit option, aka,the three vertical dots? I actually just learned about “Android Easter Eggs” and I read that I’m supposed to add the Easter egg app to my quick settings, but I am unable to figure this out. Is it possible? I do hope I made myself clear(ish) enough for you to get what I’m trying to say. I do thank you for your time! This page/site seems super helpful. I am happy that I stumbled upon it.

    Reply

  5. Alex says

    Hi

    I updated to Nougat maybe a month ago in my Galaxy S7 Edge. Today I got a new update and now I’m not able to edit the quick setting buttons. Some of them became inactive, I tap edit but once there I can’t drag and drop any icon!

    Do you know how can I fix it?

    Last version is: G935FXXU1DQI8/G935FTCE1DQI8/G935FXXU1DQHD

    Thanks!

    Reply

  9. Bill says

    Hi,

    Is it possible to change the colour of the quick setting buttons? At times, I find it difficult to pick whether the button is active (pale blue) or inactive (grey) and would really like to have the active colour as black or some other higher contrast colour.

    Reply

  10. David Frye says

    I upgraded my s6 edge today and now my home button takes me to Google assistant instead of taking me to my homepage how can I change it back?

    Reply

  11. Sadiq says

    Hello,

    How can i add mobile data on/off switch to this quick settings as this is very useful for the daily user.

    Thanks

    Reply

  12. Karla says

    Hello!

    My s7 just updated to Nougat and I don’t have the mobile data or the mobile hotspot on the quick settings. Although honestly before it updated I didn’t notice if it was there but now that I constantly use my data i still need to go to settings to turn it on or off.

    Is it because of the update or the network provider?

    thank you

    Reply

  13. kent says

    there use to be a button for turning the mobile hot spot on and off in the quick settings pull down menu. Is there a way to put it back or do I have to go al the way through the settings menu now?

    Reply

  14. Paul says

    I want to have the ability to edit my shortcuts to be whatever I want in the settings menu like I did in the previous version. Now I have to go through three layers to turn my Mobile data on and off. Giant pain in the butt.

    Reply

  15. Mel says

    Hi,
    I cannot locate the data button in the “Mobile Hotspot” quick settings icon is not available in the list of quick settings to add. I have checked both pages.
    Can you help me out with this please.
    And how do you do a shortcut on the keyboard????

    Reply

  16. Kolte says

    I have Verizon and they removed the private icon on the second update they pushed out for Nougat. Anyway to get it back. It’s still available through settings but not nearly as convenient.

    Reply

    • Kolte says

      Found it. It was the only icon not already displayed. Had to go to edit and add it. FYI mobile hotspot is there too.

      Reply

  17. Dave Yeardye says

    I have just updated to 7.0 on a Virgin Mobile Galaxy S7. Like other users here, the “Mobile Hotspot” quick settings icon is not available in the list of quick settings to add. I have checked both pages.

    I have read that it may be disabled by certain carriers. Can you comment? Is Virgin Mobile one of the carriers that has disabled it?

    Thanks

    Reply

  18. Tyler says

    I cannot find the mobile hotspot button either. I checked both pages in the edit screen but it’s just not there.

    Reply

  19. Wilma says

    I would also like to have the mobile hotspot on the quick buttons. I had it before the update and now it’s gone. I can’t figure out how to add it again. Thanks.

    Reply

  20. Debbie says

    My phone just updated to Nougat and I can’t figure out how to add Mobile Hotspot to the quick button options? I see it is included in your sample screen shots here (above), but it is not on my phone?

    Reply

  21. Emma says

    I have recently updated to Nougat but when I use the quick buttons and enable a function the icon disappears. Is this right?

    Reply

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