With the release of Android 12, a lot of things have apparently changed. The latest version of Google’s operating system brings in much-needed UI changes.
However, apart from the UI changes, Android 12 also includes many under-the-hood changes. While some changes such as the quick settings are much appreciated, others have criticized Google for removing things that were completely fine.
An example of the same includes the removal of the shortcut to the clock app when tapping the time on the expanded status bar. Moreover, the new version also seems to have introduced a lot of bugs and glitches.
Some recent changes users did not like include the missing vibrate mode icon from the status bar and the new lock screen design. That being said, it looks like many are facing issues with the swipe up gesture when using the 2 button navigation after updating to Android 12.
Users seem to be frustrated they cannot navigate to the app drawer with the OS showing the recent apps menu instead.
If you are affected by the same issue, switching to 3 button navigation seems to revert the changes with users being able to swipe up to access the app drawer.
A Google Community Platinum Product Expert said that the changes were made to bring it in line with the gesture navigation.
Also, swiping up from the middle of the screen should let users access the app drawer when using 2 button navigation.
It looks like the change was intended but has frustrated many since they weren’t informed about the same. We hope Google lets users know if they make any significant changes to the Android navigation methods in the foreseeable future.
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