Android 14: ESSENTIAL features you NEED to know!

[@hito157]

They could make the ring around the front camera flash for notifications and show charging status. That would be cool I think, heck, call it ' Dynamic Ring' for all I care!

[@mr.j5112]

This guy and I has different understanding of the word "essential".

[@merbudd]

i love how these ""essential"" "features" mostly consist of animations and slight tweaks...

[@dansourile5444]

Well... Android is fairly fully features. We're not going to see massive, wholesale changes anymore.

[@LostLight-x9v]

Its a mature technology that's why

[@vanam_]

Uhh......... Hello mr 👀 friendly neighborhood co owner 😂 how did i find ur comment lmao

[@tempaccount-ni4id]

Not that I want big new features, but just basic missing features. For example, the ability to add an audio volume slider like the brightness slider to the notification. It's very annoying to press the volume button when the device is laid on a surface.

[@ashutoshthakur]

@@tempaccount-ni4id it's already available in miui

[@onknight]

I love the fact that the pixel Eights will get 7 years of updates but my pixel 6A only gets three

[@malvingandhi707]

Pixel 6a will get 3 Android upgrades and additional 2 years of Security updates. Total of 5 years of Security updates

[@mistamaog]

It's because of the Tensor G3

[@YoungsterJory]

Okay, this is a new thing. I'm imagining moving forward Google will make eight years the standard thing

[@mrvivalatang]

The pixel 6A is a heap of shit. The 8 is god tier. That's why the update schedule is completely different

[@teteakhiangte6015]

5 years is enough, I'll change my phone after 5 years anyway

[@bakaneko6639]

lol these animations are so "ESSENTIAL" that I will drop dead one second without them

[@batvet1017]

The transparent navigation bar on dark mode works very well. Like on Facebook, there is no more bezel around the bar which was not the case. (Used Facebook cuz it was one of the apps which was very famous for not supporting a transparent bar for Android)

[@kindofanmol]

it doesn't work on spotify though

[@parthoomphy7214]

Loving my pixel 6a on android 14.. I wish pixel fold comes in India, waiting to try Google's foldable

[@Llucius1]

That drag and drop is so cool

[@MarcSpctr]

the drag n drop was available in A13 for split screen, they made it available for full screen now

[@behnam3617]

Just noticed that notification volume and ring volume has been separated. Yay!

[@Mister-Mayhem37]

Thankyou very much for all the well needed information mate, I just upgraded my Pixel 7 Pro this morning! Although it did say that In 9 days, which would make it October 14th, everyone will get the upgrade regardless! But...I'm not so patient lol! All of these steps you shared most definitely helped me out because I wasn't all to sure what was coming along with the update lol! Again...I appreciate you taking the time to share this info with us. God bless, and have a pleasant day mate, cheers 🍻🤙🥃🍻

[@dragonsaige]

Is there any major update in the backend? Or is it mostly just appearance updates in the UI? If it's the former I think I can use my current phone on android 13 for another year easily

[@sitsia3808]

Once we get to Android versions 16 17 and 18... the search results will give 2 very different results... Only manga/anime fans will understand what i mean.

[@stevehaney344]

I thought they were adding a desktop mode like dex or was that specific to the pixel?

[@CORTEZ030]

You mentioned the "app" being updated on predictive back feature in Developer options. What app are you specifically talking about? Thanks

[@katzicael]

I like everything so far, expect for the fact this update broke the Shortcut Maker app - which let you make app shortcuts with pixel launcher themed icons to fix native-unthemed. The shortcuts stopped working so now I can't use themed icons anymore :(

[@darshanD_o7]

Same !!!!

[@ben_1970]

Strange. I use that app and after updating my P6pro to A14 it still works for me. I notice the home screen icons now have a little "shortcut maker" right arrow in the lower right of each app icon made with the app but they still properly launch any given app. Try force stopping Shortcut Maker, clearing cache, and rebooting phone?

[@damionbrowne7604]

Same 😭

[@Stesra-nb4fj]

​@@ben_1970Try changing the color they wont adapt anymore like before.

[@greenvortex7]

Finally just got the update to 14 today on my RAZR+ Ultra 2023. The one thing I really want that still seems neither Android nor Apple have that Blackberry 10 OS had was in texting. Whenever you input more than one name for a group text a check box would appear and give you the choice if you wanted to create a goup text so everyone replies are seen or send it to multiple people (bassically a bcc) and only each person's reply is sent back to you. This was one of my fav features Blackberry had that is still absent even in 2024 on Android...now that would be a best update. Now this is done for each message and not global and does not effect any of your previous groups. As it is now you can do this on Android but it is a global setting that will affect all texts.

[@legend_6483]

i just updated my pixel 6 pro it's amazing Google still care about it's older phones

[@KinnArchimedes]

None are essential, as we got by fine with Android for over a decade without these. Auto-Unlock while good, feels like something of a basic feature that should've been on Android ages ago.

[@mcrkon]

I wish you could center the clock in the lock and home screens like in Android 11 and before.

[@panz3r696]

The back swipe preview doesn't work ? I get a message saying I need to do other things that I don't understand 😢

[@RomboutVersluijs]

I don't think I understood that auto-unloco. What was that about?

[@sebastiangonzales46]

predictive back looks awesome

[@divano1014]

I find this update to be quite lackluster in terms of visual and feature changes (although i do love all the new features) there werent any major bugs from android 13 that really warranted this lack of featureset (like how android 13 was minor visually and cosmetically but fixed so much of android 12)

[@rodc2678]

Sorry, I got distracted, can you repeat everything from the mini game on. Thanks

[@GrantLairdJr88]

You didn't mention Better Hearing Aid Support in it. How come?

[@borg9355]

This isn't related to the video; but I thought perhaps since you suggested essential features you might have a suggestion. I have an app that needs to have the permission to show things on top of other apps which I have allowed. The issue is on android 14 the system feels the need to tell me that the app needs this permission in the notification area and the option to turn off this notification is grayed out. Swiping the message to the left gets rid of it for a short period of time; but then it comes right back. So this results in the message taking up space in my notification area all the time. I have searched all over the internet and the default answer seems to be if the option to turn off is grayed out then one is out of luck. This was not an issue with Android 10 which I am coming after having a phone for 5 years. Thanks for your help.

[@CompactPlay]

Fluidity, stability and better battery life. These are the only lack of features on Android phones.😊

[@rvermausa]

Did Google add Desktop mode like the Samsung DEX?

[@lilmario0]

He would have mentioned it in the video..

[@marcelnitan]

Looks like no longer I have to switch through the wallpapers until monet picks up that monochrome color palette I want xD

[@SerenoOunce]

Only reason this is a new numbered version release is to push phone sales; and force obsolescence of previous gen hardware. Any of this could have been implemented in a security patch.

[@deleqtronica8733]

Still no native battery-health reading?

[@RonnJordan]

Finally, 8 days after release I got Android 14. Thanks for this video, I'm glad I saved it.

[@alicedapra86]

I'm stupid, let me get this straight... I have a Motorola Edge 30 with Android 13, my home screen and lock screen's wallpapers are basically pink images. The theme I can apply from the Motorola settings (there is NO "Themes App", like I encountered in my Xiaomi phone) chooses the colour of everything based on any colour I want (pink, because I love this colour), or I can pick the colour from the wallpaper. So, choosing from the wallpapers, my phone app (Google phone, the stock app) is pink, my messages app (Google messages, the stock app) is pink, my calculator (stock app) is pink, my buttons are pink, and even my Chrome tabs are pink, and I REALLY love this. Will tI be able to choose the colour basing on the wallpaper applied, with this Android update? I don't want to lose my pink...!

[@sanny1654]

can you guys give more info on the drag and drop feature like does it only work only on google apps or everywhere and the intricacies of it

[@davidt0713]

Wanting to go from iPhone 13 to Xperia 1 v. Does the Xperia also run on this UI?

[@Theodore2303]

YO THE DRAG AND DROP THO

[@RANDALLcod4]

Thanks for the video. None of this seems necessary, so I wish the Android 14 notification gave me a "No thanks" option.

[@Raphael54433]

I have finally gotten Andriod 14 on my Oppo Reno Ten here in NZ

[@youngdark3]

Can you hide apps? And how can you remove the Google search bar at the bottom?

[@goldrussh]

My Android 14 touchscreen fingerprint sensor disappeared from my home screen. Help!

[@juanantoniodeguzman6336]

can you help me how to work predictive back in different apps? Mine only works at the settings app

[@Garush]

How did this warrant a new android version?? Seems more appropriate to label this as an android 13 patch (although android 13 was kinda just an android 12 patch lol)

[@erkyperky1387]

Can anyone clarify if they are getting bit-perfect audio on android 14. I read that the new update has fixed this issue and not capped at 48khz anymore.

[@tomtomed1]

I remember my old Xperia sp had a light bar with customisable light notifications. Was great until you were tying to sleep!

[@jijan7488]

Is it possible to change the shortcuts to a more transparent look?

[@BudgieFan101]

On Android 14 is it possible to remove the Bell icon and Day Timer on the Notification Box. If so, how please. Thankyou

[@agent-33]

I need an option to remove the 'Google' option when I select a text and enforce 'Select All' to be shown in the first options like how it used to be.

[@Feed9Will]

A14 still has no lockscreen security...can toggle radios on/off, shutdown background apps, and shutdown phone without any authentication.

[@luqman_azeem]

I'll probably be using copy-paste-between-apps a lot on my Notion board

[@shauryaawashti9472]

Does drag and drop work with pictures like apple and samsung?

[@georgelgrama5943]

hello, how can I get the 2 Egert accordion applications? I looked for them on the play store and they don't show up, and when I find them on Google it says your device is not compatible with this version, what can I do?

[@thegreatkhali88]

Where do I find the settings for the Lock screen toggles? I've a Google home shortcut on there, and it's annoying as hell.

[@DRoy1995]

Will i get android 14 on my REVVL V+ 5G android 12 phone?

[@raheenb]

What happened to the AI wallpapers that were supposed to be included? Can't find them anywhere...

[@locolyric]

is ultra HDR a pixel only feature or android 14 feature? can pixel 7 or 6 or AOSP rom have this ?

[@ChayenneLeaf]

On lock screen toogle, how to turn on the wifi and mobile data without unlocking the phone?

[@Matty-Z]

So sad Google is only starting to catch up with customization option available to root/ROM users from a decade ago.

[@exule1607]

wow very helpful make me busz everywhere😂😂

[@Aaron_b_c]

What do you mean by Auto confirm pin? You've been able to set a passcode with a pin on all phones

[@chazhipple4520]

You can set it so that you don't have to hit "enter" after. Once you enter your 6 digits, it automatically opens. It has to be a 6-digit code, though.

[@STENAXE]

How to apply the Monochrome theme to app icons in the app drawer ?

[@lilmario0]

More like Android 13.5

[@dansourile5444]

More like Android 10.9. 😂 Much like Windows, nothing will be revolutionary anymore.

[@gigalulmansur]

The press and hold requirement for lockscreen shortcuts is waay too slow imo, wish you could turn it off

[@BA-ul7rl]

I want the essential feature of editing the 'data' folder back. I used to transfer my Minecraft worlds from one phone to a new one just by copy and paste the world files. Now I can't even access the 'data' folder, I'm forced to use Realms. I guess most of us don't need that much security, I want the customization back.

[@CarlyleD]

How do I set my flash to pulse in notification settings? I don't see it..I have the screen and camera flash set to flash...but I don't see the pulse...

[@DavidChojnackiII]

Why don't I have Android 14 yet pixel 7 pro

[@איתי-מ8ר]

I using the pixel 7 pro and the new lock screen animation is very laggy, anyone else notice that?

[@rounakabid4250]

Will these features be available in Motorola edge 30?

[@eyemkamal]

Predictive back gestures only works with settings

[@the_red_agera]

Samsung has flash notification on its ui. İ had android 12 and it was working normallu

[@sandrajoseburger]

Google and Apple might as well fuse, maybe together they can do something a bit more substantial . Well , I really like refinement and I love products from both, those "features" already existing in smartphones for a long time now.....

[@DaRunTingsCrew]

Why do you say predictive back is a strange addition??

[@aaronvotan]

Forever waiting for them to reshrink the toggles in the control/notification shade.. no reason for them to be that big and cartoonish

[@mr.electronx9036]

You can also change boot animation 😉

[@CapturedByKen]

I updated yesterday and I can't seem to find the Roaming toggle anymore

[@BarbD55]

I have 14 and can't find half of what ur talking about!

[@7xlean]

They should work on that transparent nav bar

[@oSnapMillerTime]

you think you could have better explained where to find the settings ie torch

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

The 14 update forced me to reset my launcher so i lost all of my organization, and shortcut maker doesn't work so i can't setup custom icons... Such a smooth transition lol

[@user-oi7jt5jv6v]

Did it erased your data I am scared to update my phone I don't want to loose my date or make changes I like it how is. I paused the update for now

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

@@user-oi7jt5jv6v No none of my data was erased

[@luisangelsandoval4535]

Dont mean disrespect but Huawei had the split screen years before and runned just fine, hate how they cut off competition and gave us subpar improvements on android, and ios

[@bhaveshjain6564]

Will the Pixel 7 and 7 pro be getting pixel 8 camera features with OS upgrade ?

[@epender]

No. The Pixel 7 could possibly do those things in theory, but Google is unlikely to add them as it lowers the incentive to upgrade your device.

[@Herecomesthe5un]

I am not getting haptic feedback for lockscreen shortcuts interaction 😢

[@MrMozkoZrout]

yeah business model of many phone manufacturers makes it so a major system upgrade is needed every year. Except the software is already at a stage that there is barely anything to improve lol. I have a phone that got only two major software upgrades which is such a giant deal to many phone "reviewers" and now when i am watching a video about all those important features i will be missing out on... well i just don't care one bit. This is less improvement than back then in the three edition of Jellybean. They should rather try to push manufacturers to optimise their system as much as they can. Phones have double the battery capacity than they used to have 5 years ago but they still last less and less

[@KyyaJoon]

5:11 IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET RID OF THE BUBBLES BACK ARROW SWIPE AND GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL?

[@yasu_red]

Might just be placebo, but my 6a feels a decent amount smoother after updating, and it was already good to begin with.

[@Chopper153]

Same feeling with pixel 7. The micro stutters are less.

[@Liam_Tomhet]

All seems good and all. Google pixel 4a5g is offering android 14. But i feel as alot of these new features are just more drain to the battery. Think im gonna hold off.

[@xXMarkWadeyXx]

Remove the navigation pill, so the image of it doesn't end up burnt into the screen, like it has on my pixel 7 pro.

[@JPMetallic]

All I'd like is to be able to turn off Wi-Fi by tapping the shortcut tile, instead of it opening up to a menu with a toggle switch.

[@camotech1314]

I'm not desperate for it but nice QOL changes here!

[@HellRaiZOR13]

What is the media player on pixel phones I have 6A ?

[@justaguy4real]

I dont understand the auto confirm pin feature.

[@knotcircle2844]

Are Quick settings still the same shitty tiles from previous versions?

[@DehyaRhea]

I like the predictive back but one handed is way better for me

[@eleenilagan]

Still waiting on m Tmobile Pixel 7...

[@FlintG]

I have a galaxy a54 hopefully I am going to get it soon this month.

[@kevinnguyen3389]

Anyone having battery issues with Android 14 on their Pixel 7? On Android 13, I'd usually get 5 hours of Screen On Time. Since Android 14, I've been getting 3 hours. I don't always have bluetooth and wifi/data on but my Pixel 7's battery has been draining relatively quickly

[@luissilva7141]

Olá , sou novo na família Google pixel, como receber as notificações das mensagens de entrega por favor ? Obrigado abraço de Portugal

[@jio774]

Why can't I get the update yet on my pixel 7 pro. It's the 5th!

[@Gravage]

TIL learned that UI changes and animations are "features".

[@Fionnaaluvscatss]

I have the official and EXO 1 version of Android 14 but isn't like this