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Android 17 UI changes: What to expect
Along with this, the leak also suggests that Android 17 will come with a ‘lock app’ option when long-pressing on applications. The Android 17 UI design won’t be something completely new. This suggests the two-panel interface is now much more refined and likely to appear in Android 17. Apart from this, Android 17 could finally undo one of Google’s most unpopular design changes. However, that shifted after Android 16 QPR2 was released. In December 2025, one of the lead developers behind LineageOS discovered code pointing to an optional switch that splits the internet tile back into separate Wi-Fi and mobile data buttons. The new leak confirms this and claims that this change may arrive with Android 17.
Google has fixed most of the visual problems and technical bugs that affected earlier versions of this feature, according to the latest leak. The feature suggests that Google is testing a native app-lock functionality, potentially allowing users to secure sensitive apps without replying on third-party tools. It is expected to closely match the split notification and Quick Settings panels already used by several phone makers, including Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, in their customised Android versions. However, there may be a major downside. The leakers claim that foldable phones and tablets will be forced to use the new split layout on their larger screens. There’s no option or setting to switch back to the classic combined notification and Quick Settings panel. This means tablets will always show the split view, while on foldables, it depends on which screen you’re using; only the cover display shows the classic, combined version. For years, users have complained about the combined Quick Settings internet tile that merged Wi-Fi and mobile data into one button. Until recently, there was no sign that Google planned to change this.