Customize Galaxy S7 Notification Bar Menu

This guide shows you how to rearrange, add, or remove the quick toggles in the notification shade of your Samsung Galaxy S7, so you can put the settings you use most (like Wi‑Fi, flashlight, or mobile data) right where you need them. You’ll also learn how to change the order of the toggles and adjust related notification settings. No special apps or root access are required—everything is done through the built-in settings.

What You’ll Need

• A Samsung Galaxy S7 running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later (the steps are similar on earlier versions).
• Your phone unlocked and on the home screen.

Step-by-Step

1. Open the notification bar. Swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger to pull down the notification shade. This shows your current quick toggles (the row of icons at the top).
2. Access the full toggle grid. Swipe down again with two fingers (or swipe down once more) to reveal the full quick settings panel. You’ll see a grid of icons, usually 3 columns wide.
3. Enter edit mode. Tap the Edit button (pencil icon) located at the top-right corner of the quick settings panel. If you don’t see it, look for the three-dot menu (⋮) and select Edit buttons from the dropdown.
4. Rearrange toggles. In edit mode, you’ll see two sections: Available buttons (toggles you can add) and Button list (toggles currently shown). To move a toggle, press and hold the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) next to it, then drag it up or down. Release to drop it in the new position.
5. Add or remove toggles. To add a toggle, tap the + icon next to an item in the Available buttons list. To remove, tap the − icon next to an item in the Button list. The changes take effect immediately.
6. Save your changes. Tap Done (or the back arrow) at the top-left corner to exit edit mode and save your layout.
7. Adjust notification bar style (optional). Go to Settings > Display > Status bar to choose how many notification icons appear (e.g., show up to 3 or 5 icons). This doesn’t change the toggles but affects how many app notifications you see.
8. Change the order of the toggles (if you want a different sequence). In edit mode, you can also drag the toggles horizontally within the top row to reorder them. The first toggle in the list will be the one that appears when you swipe down once.

Common Mistakes

• Not entering edit mode correctly. Some users tap the toggle icon itself instead of the Edit button, which just toggles the setting on/off. Make sure you tap the pencil or the three-dot menu.
• Dragging instead of tapping to add/remove. On the S7, you must tap the + or − icon to add/remove, not drag from the available list. Dragging only works within the button list.
• Forgetting to save. If you exit edit mode by pressing the Home button, your changes might not be saved. Always tap Done or the back arrow.
• Removing a toggle you need. If you remove the Wi‑Fi toggle, you can still access Wi‑Fi via Settings, but it’s easy to forget. Keep the essentials.

Tips

• Put your most-used toggles at the top. The first few toggles are visible when you swipe down once, so place Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and Flashlight there for quick access.
• Use the flashlight toggle. If you don’t see it in the available list, scroll down—it’s there.
• Customize the notification shade further. You can also long-press a notification to block it or change its priority, and you can adjust notification sounds per app in Settings > Apps.
• Reset to default if needed. If you mess up, go back to edit mode and tap the three-dot menu, then select Reset to restore the original toggle layout.

Troubleshooting

• Edit button not showing. If you don’t see the pencil icon, make sure you’ve swiped down twice to get the full quick settings panel. If it still doesn’t appear, restart your phone—this often resolves temporary glitches.
• Changes not saving. After editing, tap Done and then lock/unlock your screen to verify. If changes revert, try clearing the System UI cache: go to Settings > Apps > Show system apps (three-dot menu) > System UI > Storage > Clear cache (not data).
• Toggles missing after an update. Software updates can reset your layout. Re-enter edit mode and re-add your toggles.
• Can’t drag a toggle. Make sure you’re pressing the hamburger icon (three lines) on the right side of the toggle, not the icon itself. If it’s still not moving, try tapping the toggle first to select it, then drag.
• Notification bar is laggy. If the shade is slow after editing, restart your phone. If the problem persists, check for software updates in Settings > About phone > Software update.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add custom toggles (like a screenshot button)?

No, the S7 only allows toggles that are built into the system. You cannot create your own, but you can rearrange the ones available. For screenshot, use the hardware buttons (Power + Home) instead.

Why is the flashlight toggle not in my list?

The flashlight toggle is usually available, but if you don’t see it, scroll down in the Available buttons list. If it’s still missing, your phone may have a power-saving mode active that disables it—turn off power saving and check again.

Does this work on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)?

Yes, the edit mode is similar in Marshmallow, but the exact icons might look slightly different. The process is the same: swipe down twice, tap Edit, then rearrange.

How do I stop notifications from appearing in the bar?

To hide notifications from a specific app, go to Settings > Apps, select the app, tap Notifications, and toggle off “Show notifications.” For all apps, use Do Not Disturb mode.

Can I change the background color of the notification bar?

No, the S7 does not allow changing the notification bar background without third-party launchers or themes. You can use Samsung Themes to change the overall look, but that affects the whole system UI.

Why does my notification bar show only 3 toggles?

That’s the default when you swipe down once. To see all toggles, swipe down twice. You can change the number of visible toggles in the first swipe by going to Settings > Display > Status bar > Show notification icons (choose 3, 5, or all).

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