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Android settings menu
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This section describes the options available to you for implementing and
customizing the Android settings menu.
Settings home screen
In Android 7.0 and higher, the Settings home page is enhanced with suggested
settings and customizable status notifications. The feature is implemented
automatically, and device implementers can configure it.
The source code for these enhancements is in these files:
Android settings design guidelines
This documentation highlights the principles and guidelines for anyone who is
either designing Android platform settings or any developers designing
settings for their Android app.
Patterns and components
In Android 8.0, the Settings menu gained several components and widgets that
cover common uses. Device manufacturers and developers are encouraged to use the
common components when extending the Settings app so new user interfaces stay
consistent with the existing Settings UI.
Android 8.0 introduced a new information architecture for the Settings app to
simplify the way settings are organized and make it easier for users to quickly
find settings to customize their Android devices. Android 9 introduced some
improvements to provide more Settings functionality and easier implementation.
Personalized settings
The Android Settings app provides a list of suggestions to the users in Android
8.0. These suggestions typically promote features of the phone, and they are
customizable (e.g., "Set Do Not Disturb schedule" or "Turn on Wi-Fi Calling").
Universal search
Android 8.0 adds expanded search capabilities for the Settings menu. This
document describes how to add a setting and ensure it is properly indexed for
Settings search.
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