Quick settings in Android 12 is a quality-of-life feature that can streamline a lot of your device’s operations. For instance, the Internet quick settings tile has a lot to offer, in terms of use and function. This guide will take you through how to use Android 12’s Internet quick settings tile to do things like connect to networks or even share your internet via QR code.
What are quick settings?
On Android 12, if you swipe down and then swipe down again you’ll find a slew of tiles. This is the quick settings page, where many of your device’s functions can be toggled or modified. Settings that you would normally need to head into the settings app for can live here, making it easier to access things like Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and even Internet options. The quick settings menu can be as complicated as you want or as simple as you’d like. You can find a full breakdown of the quick settings here.Using Android 12’s Internet quick settings tile
The Internet quick settings tile is a good one to be familiar with for a couple of reasons. First, it provides quick and easy access to local networks as well as mobile networks, making switching between WiFi networks and cellular coverage easy. It also makes switching between active carriers simple if you utilize the Pixel 6’s dual SIM capability with an eSIM.
Here’s how to open the Internet quick settings:- On your Google Pixel, swipe down twice (or with two fingers) from the top of the screen.
- Here, you’ll see the quick settings tiles all lined up. Scroll through them until you see Internet.
- Note: Unless you’ve cusomtized the quick settings tiles, Internet should be near the front.
- Tap Internet.