Better Network Tiles Libre

This is a fork of the original Better Internet Tiles by casperverswijvelt to remove every non-libre component and analytics and merge some fixes

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About

This application aims to improve various network related quick-settings tiles.

It adds an alternative unified internet tile. Next to this, separate Wi-Fi and mobile data tiles are also available if you just want to go back to the behaviour of Android 11 or lower.

And just in case your ROM doesn't support it there are tiles for NFC, Airplane mode and Bluetooth too.

Tapping the new alternative internet tile will simply toggle between Wi-Fi and mobile data. This reduces the amount of taps needed from 3 (tap tile, disable Wi-Fi, enable mobile data) to just 1 quick tap. In situations where you still want more control, long pressing the tile will redirect you to the relevant settings page.

This has been tested and confirmed working on Pixel devices running Android 12, 13 and 14, but other devices will probably work too.

Shell access required

Shell access is required to enable/disable Wi-Fi and mobile data, as well as for reading the SSID of the current Wi-Fi network. This can be granted using regular root, or by using the Shizuku application. Shizuku can be started using either adb or wireless debugging (or root, but then you might as wel use direct root access instead). The Sui and Riru magisk modules can also be used as an alternative to the Shizuku application.

Beware that if you do use Shizuku without root, you will need to start the Shizuku server each time you reboot the device. You can do this without a PC using the wireless debugging method, which might be annoying if you reboot your phone often and is something to keep in mind.

Features

• An improved unified Internet tile where you can tap to toggle between Wi-Fi and mobile data (visually very similar to the stock Android 12 tile, but more functional)
• Separate Wi-Fi and mobile data tiles if you just want to go back to behaviour before Android 12
• Can also add a NFC, Airplane mode and Bluetooth tile if your ROM somehow doesn't have it
• Ability to configure access to the tiles while the phone is locked

How to install

• Download and install the app using the 'app-release.apk' file from the the latest release in the GitHub repository.
• Open the app, and click on the 'Request Shizuku access' or 'Request root access' button, depending on which method of Shell access you prefer.
• Only if you are using Shizuku:
  • You must start the Shizuku server each time the device is booted. Follow the instructions in the Shizuku application.
  • There is a persistent notification to allow a foreground service to start, so Shizuku can detect the process without having to manually open the 'Better Network Tiles' application. You can just hide this notification without any issue.
• Edit your quick settings layout, drag your desired tile to the top and remove the original internet tile. If you are on Android 13 or higher, you can also add them using the shortcut buttons within the app.
• Enjoy using the new tiles!

Contribute

Feel free to check out the source code and create an issue or pull request if you want to see more features added.