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Android M: Hidden functions to activate - how to

  • Nov 11, 2025
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Android 6 Marshmallow is full of new features. However, some hidden Features you must enable it manually before you can use it. We reveal what features you need to make and how exactly to proceed.

Hidden features in Android M to enable

Google hides some of the Features of the new Android operating system, since they are still in a test phase. The majority of the functions you can use but already now with confidence. To do this, you must activate the so-called "System UI Tuner":
  1. Swipe from the top edge of the display to open the notification center.
  2. Then hold the Gear Icon in quick settings for several seconds.
  3. Note: does not Work this way, start the settings App and navigate to the section in "About this phone". Then tap the Build number until the message appears.
  4. Once the functions have been successfully activated appears at the bottom of the message "congratulations! System UI Tuner has been added to 'settings'".
Android M: Secret Functions

Secret Features in Android M: This functions you can expect

The new Features to reach you immediately in the settings App on the Punk "System UI Tuner", which is located at the very end. Here you have access to all the hidden features:
  • You activate the entry "Embedded battery percent display" will appear next to the battery icon in the status the current battery charge bar in percent.
  • Via the menu "quick settings" you can arrange your tiles in the notification center. It can even be new Shortcuts to add. Tap the desired tile and drag it to the desired location. With "Delete" to remove unwanted functions from the quick settings.
  • Also, the status bar you can enter via the new settings menu to adjust. To do this, open the sub-item "status bar" and uncheck all the unwanted Icons and elements.
  • With the item "demo mode" display briefly, all of the icons in the status bar. So you can get a picture of how your Smartphone looks like at full capacity.
  • Other hidden functions, there is not currently. But you can be sure that Google will be integrated more and more Features in the "System UI Tuner".
All other Information about Android M, and a list of all the new features you will find in a separate Android article.

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