TapOpenWhy make a settings shortcut
Some settings pages are buried deep, and their location changes between Android versions and phone brands. Common ones people want faster access to:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, to pick a network or device instead of just turning them on or off.
- Battery and Battery usage, to see which app is draining power.
- Data usage, to check how much mobile data you have used this month.
- Display, for screen timeout, font size and dark theme.
- Developer options, if you test apps or change animation speed.
- Accessibility, for features like magnification or Select to Speak.
- App info for one app, to clear cache or change permissions quickly.
How to create a settings shortcut with TapOpen
- Open TapOpen and tap Settings on the Create Shortcut screen.
- Scroll or search the list. It covers the standard Android settings pages, sorted A to Z.
- Tap the page you want, for example Battery saver settings.
- Rename it if you like. Short names fit better under the icon.
- Add it to your home screen and confirm the dialog.
Developer options only open if you have turned them on. Go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number seven times.
Does it work on Samsung, Xiaomi and other phones?
TapOpen opens settings pages through the standard Android settings actions that every phone maker has to support. That means a shortcut to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Display works on Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Motorola and most other Android phones.
A few pages are specific to one brand or to a newer Android version. If a phone does not have that page, Android shows a message instead of opening it. Pick a nearby page from the list and it will work.
Put settings in the notification panel instead
If you want a settings page from any screen, not just the home screen, add it as a custom Quick Settings tile. Swipe down, tap the tile, and you are there.
For advanced users: custom intents
Every settings page in Android has an intent action, such as android.settings.WIFI_SETTINGS. TapOpen's Intents type lists many of these with plain names like Airplane mode settings or Print settings, and lets you build your own if you know the action you need.