This guide will show you how to customize the Galaxy Note 9 notification bar and why you should. This type of customization gives you easy access to some of the features you use the most. It doesn’t matter if this turns on WiFi, mobile hotspots, connecting to Bluetooth speakers or your car, and other controls. Not to mention changing the look and feel of your phone.
Swipe down from the top of the screen and you’ll see some Quick Settings controls and recent notifications. Scroll down a second time and you will get an expanded view of your entire notification bar.
Everything in the notification bar is fully customizable, giving you more ways to use and enjoy your phone. So, rather than cluttering the settings menu on your phone, change it according to your personal needs. Then use a theme to change the colors and give it your own personal touch.
How to Customize Galaxy Note 9 Notification Bar
Watch our hands-on video above to get started. It gives you a good idea of what to expect or some of the options available. Swipe down twice and you will get more options and you will also see 3 dots at the top of the screen. Tap these dots to start customizing.
The first option after tapping the three dots is the button row. From here you can bring forward the quick setting tiles and options you use the most. This is how I changed the order of quick settings on my Galaxy Note 9. There are WiFi, Bluetooth, and the things I use the most in the beginning. Press and hold the icons and drag them to where you want them.
Or tap to change the number of apps and settings you see on the screen. The owners can choose between them. That way you’ll see more or less on the screen.
Unfortunately, we can’t remove the permanent brightness slider, but you can put it at the top or the bottom. Then you’ll have more options and control at your fingertips by choosing something like 5×3. Not only will you see more controls, but the ones you need are easier to find and use.
Other Customization (Notification Bar Color)
Additionally, there are a few more steps owners can take to customize the notification bar area. Add font size, time, battery percentage number or even different colors. The most popular change is to add a theme that changes the entire color of your notification bar and settings menu. Actually, a theme changes many aspects of your phone and my Note 9 notification bar is dark that way.
This is to replace part of the head and choose a new theme. Most themes completely change the color of the notification bar, quick settings and other features of your device. Similar to what you see in our hands-on video or screenshots.
Scroll through the Themes menu and find something that fits your style. I’m using Cameron Bunch’s Material or Pixel theme. You can search by name to find the same.
Next, go and add a battery percentage if you want. Or you can set your phone to show only your three most recent notifications. That way you won’t have 5-6 icons at the top of your screen. This keeps things neat and tidy by limiting it to three.
Finally, go to to change the size of text or icons. You can change your font, style, icons, size of text, and even the overall scale and size of the content on your screen. This is useful if you use a spare launcher to get more out of the big 6.4 inch screen.
All of these options combined will give you an enhanced and more personalized Galaxy Note 9 experience. While you’re here, learn how to change the lock screen and wallpaper or use the Blue Light filter.
