More specifically, we’re covering not only how to use the toggles once they’re enabled. But also the process required to get quick access if they aren’t on your own handset. Which can prove incredibly useful if you’re looking to improve device security. As do the latest permissions changes in Android 12. Since those toggles allow — or don’t allow — access to that hardware from apps. So if you’re having some trouble, read on.
Enable Pixel toggles for microphone and camera access
Now, these toggles should be showing up by default on Pixel devices — and on other Android 12 devices — but they don’t always. You’ll need to access Quick Settings first and scroll through the available pages to ensure they aren’t already turned on. And, in at least some cases, the steps to enable them when they aren’t could be a bit different. But the same basic premise will remain the same with minor variances in the icons in use, for instance. So these steps to enable the toggles in Quick Settings should work or be very similar. At least for most users, although Pixel phones are the focus of this guide.
Toggle them off or on
Once you enable the new Android 12 Quick Settings tiles on your Pixel handset, it’s time to learn how to actually use them. Fortunately, that’s as straightforward as any other Quick Settings tile.
