#Android #A13
Here's how you can enable new Material You dynamic color styles on Android 13
Esper Blog
Android 13 bring in more dynamic color styles which is great to see. There isn't a user interface to change it in the second developer preview build of Android 13, but Mishaal Rahman has find out the solution on how to change it.
You can change the tone style by using the ADB command below:
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Here's how you can enable new Material You dynamic color styles on Android 13
Esper Blog
Android 13 bring in more dynamic color styles which is great to see. There isn't a user interface to change it in the second developer preview build of Android 13, but Mishaal Rahman has find out the solution on how to change it.
You can change the tone style by using the ADB command below:
adb shell settings put secure theme_customization_overlay_packages '''{\"android.theme.customization.theme_style\":\"STYLE\"}'''
Replace STYLE with one of the following query:•
TONAL_SPOT - Default (also used in Android 12)•
VIBRANT - a tonal palette with slightly varying hues and more colorful secondary and background colors.•
EXPRESSIVE - a palette with multiple prominent hues that are even more colorful.•
SPRITZ - an almost grayscale, low color palette.•
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#Android #A13
Android 13 Developer Preview 2 enabled per-app language settings by default
Mishaal Rahman
In the first developer preview build of Android 13, it is discovered that Google is working on a per-app language settings, and now that's made available by default in the second developer preview build.
You can find it at Settings > Languages & input > App Languages. Simply tap on an application from the list and you can change the language of the application. You will get suggested languages which the system suggest according to your device's system language that you have added.
Android 13 Developer Preview 2 enabled per-app language settings by default
Mishaal Rahman
In the first developer preview build of Android 13, it is discovered that Google is working on a per-app language settings, and now that's made available by default in the second developer preview build.
You can find it at Settings > Languages & input > App Languages. Simply tap on an application from the list and you can change the language of the application. You will get suggested languages which the system suggest according to your device's system language that you have added.
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#Android #A13
Android 13 taskbar to get an app drawer
Mishaal Rahman
With Android 12L, Google has included taskbar for large screen devices. In Android 13, that's set to get an upgrade, with the functionality of an app drawer included.
Previously you could have only open applications that you placed in the dock and it will appeared in the taskbar when you open an application. Now you can open any applications without quitting to the homepage, just tap on the app list icon on the right side, you will be treated with a list of apps that are installed on the device, so you can open it on the go.
Android 13 taskbar to get an app drawer
Mishaal Rahman
With Android 12L, Google has included taskbar for large screen devices. In Android 13, that's set to get an upgrade, with the functionality of an app drawer included.
Previously you could have only open applications that you placed in the dock and it will appeared in the taskbar when you open an application. Now you can open any applications without quitting to the homepage, just tap on the app list icon on the right side, you will be treated with a list of apps that are installed on the device, so you can open it on the go.
#Android #A13
Android 13 Developer Preview 2 other minor changes
There are a lot of changes in Android 13 Developer Preview 2 which are worth mentioning but not in a long text way, so here's rest of the changes (thanks Mishaal Rahman):
• Do not disturb renamed to Priority mode
• Screen saver with previews
• Fast Pair in AOSP
• New UI when creating profiles
• Enabling freeform windows require restart
• 'Kids mode' navigation bar
• Reboot with MTE option in developer options
• Added alarm and media vibrations control
• Display size and text settings
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android 13 Developer Preview 2 other minor changes
There are a lot of changes in Android 13 Developer Preview 2 which are worth mentioning but not in a long text way, so here's rest of the changes (thanks Mishaal Rahman):
• Do not disturb renamed to Priority mode
• Screen saver with previews
• Fast Pair in AOSP
• New UI when creating profiles
• Enabling freeform windows require restart
• 'Kids mode' navigation bar
• Reboot with MTE option in developer options
• Added alarm and media vibrations control
• Display size and text settings
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Do not disturb renamed to Priority mode
Priority mode is basically the Do not disturb that we used to know, there's nothing else changed except for the name. The name changes can be also spotted in the quick settings tile too.
Source: Mishaal Rahman
Priority mode is basically the Do not disturb that we used to know, there's nothing else changed except for the name. The name changes can be also spotted in the quick settings tile too.
Source: Mishaal Rahman
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#Android #A13
Hidden notifications in lock screen shown in a smaller chip, device controls icon matched applications icon on Android 13
Daryl | Mishaal Rahman
Android 13 lock screen got some minor changes, the first one you will notice is how the notifications are being displayed. Hidden notifications on the lock screen are shown in a smaller chip below the notifications that are being shown.
Besides, the device controls shortcut button at the bottom left corner is also matching Google Home icon when Google Home is set as your device controls provider. Same goes for the quick settings tile too.
Hidden notifications in lock screen shown in a smaller chip, device controls icon matched applications icon on Android 13
Daryl | Mishaal Rahman
Android 13 lock screen got some minor changes, the first one you will notice is how the notifications are being displayed. Hidden notifications on the lock screen are shown in a smaller chip below the notifications that are being shown.
Besides, the device controls shortcut button at the bottom left corner is also matching Google Home icon when Google Home is set as your device controls provider. Same goes for the quick settings tile too.
#Android #A13
Extreme Battery Saver essential apps page got an minor update in Android 13
In Depth Tech Reviews (YouTube video)
Extreme Battery Saver can help you minimise battery drain when enabled by only letting you to use essential apps that are being enabled.
In Android 13, system apps that are important will be always enabled and have been shifted toward the top. Meanwhile rest of the applications are being listed at the bottom, and you can sort them by Frequently used, Battery usage or the app name.
Extreme Battery Saver essential apps page got an minor update in Android 13
In Depth Tech Reviews (YouTube video)
Extreme Battery Saver can help you minimise battery drain when enabled by only letting you to use essential apps that are being enabled.
In Android 13, system apps that are important will be always enabled and have been shifted toward the top. Meanwhile rest of the applications are being listed at the bottom, and you can sort them by Frequently used, Battery usage or the app name.
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#Android #A13
Android 13 Privacy Dashboard can show applications accessing which specific media on your phone
In Depth Tech Reviews (YouTube video)
Android 12 bring in Privacy Dashboard, showing you which permission are being used by the apps that you have installed.
In Android 13, there will be two new permissions shown in the list, there are respectively Music & other audio and Photos & videos. Besides, Files and media have been renamed to Files & documents to reduce confusion of the newly added permission.
So for example, when you use a local music player to play some music, Privacy Dashboard will now be able to show you that specific application is accessing your music stored in the phone.
Android 13 Privacy Dashboard can show applications accessing which specific media on your phone
In Depth Tech Reviews (YouTube video)
Android 12 bring in Privacy Dashboard, showing you which permission are being used by the apps that you have installed.
In Android 13, there will be two new permissions shown in the list, there are respectively Music & other audio and Photos & videos. Besides, Files and media have been renamed to Files & documents to reduce confusion of the newly added permission.
So for example, when you use a local music player to play some music, Privacy Dashboard will now be able to show you that specific application is accessing your music stored in the phone.
#Android #A13 #Highlights
Android 13 Developer Preview 2 Highlights
Updated: 25/3/2022, 15:18 UTC
Changes
• FGS Task Manger
• Notification: Runtime permission
• Show touches on screen option in screen recording (since DP1)
• Privacy Control QS tile
• New player UI
• QR code QS tile
• Magnification tool follows text
• Per-app language settings
• Taskbar gains app drawer
• Lock screen notifications & device controls icon update
• Extreme Battery Saver essential apps page update
• Privacy Dashboard permission list update
• At a Glance transition
• Other minor changes
WIP
• Pixel Launcher bottom search bar
• Pixel Launcher can search more results
• Dark mode follows bedtime schedule
• Clipboard overlay & account chips on status bar
• Cinematic wallpapers
• Custom interface for PC devices
Other
• Changelog
• Download
• Japanese text wrapping & non-latin characters improvements
• Text conversion API
• Throttle Internet speed
• Enable new Material You dynamic color styles
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android 13 Developer Preview 2 Highlights
Updated: 25/3/2022, 15:18 UTC
Changes
• FGS Task Manger
• Notification: Runtime permission
• Show touches on screen option in screen recording (since DP1)
• Privacy Control QS tile
• New player UI
• QR code QS tile
• Magnification tool follows text
• Per-app language settings
• Taskbar gains app drawer
• Lock screen notifications & device controls icon update
• Extreme Battery Saver essential apps page update
• Privacy Dashboard permission list update
• At a Glance transition
• Other minor changes
WIP
• Pixel Launcher bottom search bar
• Pixel Launcher can search more results
• Dark mode follows bedtime schedule
• Clipboard overlay & account chips on status bar
• Cinematic wallpapers
• Custom interface for PC devices
Other
• Changelog
• Download
• Japanese text wrapping & non-latin characters improvements
• Text conversion API
• Throttle Internet speed
• Enable new Material You dynamic color styles
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android #A13
Pixel Launcher can show search bar at the bottom
Esper Blog
Pixel Launcher that came preinstalled Android 13 Developer Preview 2 has some new features being worked out.
The search bar can be displayed at the bottom of the screen instead of being at the top. This makes it much easier to access the search bar with one hand, especially on devices with a large screen.
In order to get access to the feature, you will need to enable
Pixel Launcher can show search bar at the bottom
Esper Blog
Pixel Launcher that came preinstalled Android 13 Developer Preview 2 has some new features being worked out.
The search bar can be displayed at the bottom of the screen instead of being at the top. This makes it much easier to access the search bar with one hand, especially on devices with a large screen.
In order to get access to the feature, you will need to enable
ENABLE_FLOATING_SEARCH_BAR feature flag in Pixel Launcher, for now it's unclear whether this feature will be made available on AOSP Launcher3 or not.#Android #A13
Android 13 can turn on dark mode at bedtime
Esper Blog
On Android 13, there could be likely another schedule method to turn on Dark theme besides following sunrise/sunset and the time you scheduled.
You can let the device turn on dark mode when bedtime mode is enabled. Digital Wellbeing is where you can adjust your bedtime mode settings on most devices.
This feature is not available by default on Developer Preview 2 and require enabling
Android 13 can turn on dark mode at bedtime
Esper Blog
On Android 13, there could be likely another schedule method to turn on Dark theme besides following sunrise/sunset and the time you scheduled.
You can let the device turn on dark mode when bedtime mode is enabled. Digital Wellbeing is where you can adjust your bedtime mode settings on most devices.
This feature is not available by default on Developer Preview 2 and require enabling
settings_app_allow_dark_theme_activation_at_bedtime feature flag.👍3❤1