Lock screen shortcuts activate differently in Android 14 Beta 3
Android 14 Beta 3 has landed, it’s not rolling out to Google’s Pixel phones. Having said that, the update brought a number of changes, including lock screen customization. Lock screen shortcuts are a part of the offering, and they activate differently in Android 14 Beta 3. They seem to require a long press to activate.
Lock screen shortcuts activate differently in Android 14 Beta 3
You may be a bit confused here, as lock screen shortcuts are not exactly a new feature. What is new is the ability for you to customize them the way you want. In order to activate your preference, however, you’ll need to long-press on it.
In Android 13 and earlier builds, all you need was to tap a shortcut. Well, that’s no longer the case. They now work the same way iPhone’s lock screen shortcuts do, but Google is offering you an option to edit those shortcuts in Android 14.
You can choose between None, Mute, Device controls, Wallet, Camera, Do not disturb, Video call, Flashlight, and QR code options here. That goes for both the shortcut in the bottom-left corner, and the one on the opposite side.
Is this a better solution than a simple tap?
Is a long-press a better option than a simple tap? Well, it all depends on who you ask. A single tap is definitely the faster way to access these shortcuts, but if you’re accidentally tapping them all the time, the long press may be a better option.
There is a third option that Google could have utilized, that some other OEMs do. Tap and swipe option. The company opted for the same route Apple took, though, for the long press, and that’s just fine.
When you long-press your shortcut, you’ll also get a really nice haptic feedback from your Pixel phone. This feature will make its way to the stable build of Android 14 when it launches in a couple of months.
If you didn’t install Android 14 Beta 3, and don’t have access to the feature yet, feel free to check out the screenshots below to get an idea of what you’re in for.
Android 14 Beta 3 has landed, it’s not rolling out to Google’s Pixel phones. Having said that, the update brought a number of changes, including lock screen customization. Lock screen shortcuts are a part of the offering, and they activate differently in Android 14 Beta 3. They seem to require a long press to activate.
Lock screen shortcuts activate differently in Android 14 Beta 3
You may be a bit confused here, as lock screen shortcuts are not exactly a new feature. What is new is the ability for you to customize them the way you want. In order to activate your preference, however, you’ll need to long-press on it.
In Android 13 and earlier builds, all you need was to tap a shortcut. Well, that’s no longer the case. They now work the same way iPhone’s lock screen shortcuts do, but Google is offering you an option to edit those shortcuts in Android 14.
You can choose between None, Mute, Device controls, Wallet, Camera, Do not disturb, Video call, Flashlight, and QR code options here. That goes for both the shortcut in the bottom-left corner, and the one on the opposite side.
Is this a better solution than a simple tap?
Is a long-press a better option than a simple tap? Well, it all depends on who you ask. A single tap is definitely the faster way to access these shortcuts, but if you’re accidentally tapping them all the time, the long press may be a better option.
There is a third option that Google could have utilized, that some other OEMs do. Tap and swipe option. The company opted for the same route Apple took, though, for the long press, and that’s just fine.
When you long-press your shortcut, you’ll also get a really nice haptic feedback from your Pixel phone. This feature will make its way to the stable build of Android 14 when it launches in a couple of months.
If you didn’t install Android 14 Beta 3, and don’t have access to the feature yet, feel free to check out the screenshots below to get an idea of what you’re in for.
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