How to Check Desktop Experience on Pixel 11 Pro with Android 17
Desktop Experience lives in Developer options, not in the main Settings list. Search Settings for desktop experience, open the result, and scroll to Window Management to find it.
✅ Tested on
- DeviceGoogle Pixel 11 Pro
- SystemAndroid 17
- AppSettings
- Also works onOther Pixel phones running Android 17
- Last verifiedNovember 4, 2026
Every screenshot below is taken from the actual recording on this device — no stock images.
Steps
Open Settings from the app drawer
On the Home screen, swipe up to open the app drawer and tap the Settings gear icon.
Tap the Search Settings bar
At the top of Settings, tap the Search Settings bar.
Search for desktop experience and tap the result
Type desktop experience, then tap the Enable desktop experience features result under Developer options.
Find the setting under Window Management
In Developer options, scroll to the Window Management section: the Enable desktop experience features row is at the bottom of the list.
Good to know
- The recording only locates the setting: the Enable desktop experience features toggle is left OFF, and no external display or desktop mode is demonstrated.
- The search result only appears when Developer options are already enabled on the phone.
- The video also tries the searches desktop mode and force desktop first; the guide gives the direct desktop experience search only.
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