My nav bar is burning into my screen, just like all the Razr Ms I saw in the Verizon store.
So, is there a way to make the nav bar transparent without removing it? I want to stay on the stock rom (but I am unlocked/rooted).
Thanks!
Coronado is dead said:
My nav bar is burning into my screen, just like all the Razr Ms I saw in the Verizon store.
So, is there a way to make the nav bar transparent without removing it? I want to stay on the stock rom (but I am unlocked/rooted).
Thanks!
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I know it's possible on CM based ROMs and AOKP has an autohide feature for the nav bar. However, I'm not sure on the stock ROM. You might want to check out Xposed Framework. It can be used to theme a stock ROM, without having to mess with .apk's or anything. I know that are a lot of customization modules out there for Xposed.
Somewhere in your System Settings, depending on what ROM you are using, you should find a setting called Navigation Bar. Click setting and there should be towards the bottom of the screen an option for Navigation Bar Transparency, Turn percentage down to zero. Also if you choose to use PIE Controls your Navigation Bar defaults to hidden and then when you toggle back to Navigation Bar or close PIE, your Navigation Bar appears.
Kyles1329 said:
Somewhere in your System Settings, depending on what ROM you are using, you should find a setting called Navigation Bar. Click setting and there should be towards the bottom of the screen an option for Navigation Bar Transparency, Turn percentage down to zero. Also if you choose to use PIE Controls your Navigation Bar defaults to hidden and then when you toggle back to Navigation Bar or close PIE, your Navigation Bar appears.
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I don't those settings are there on the stock ROM.
RikRong said:
I don't those settings are there on the stock ROM.
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Correct
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I was unaware that burn in was an issue for oled. I would also like to know if there is any way to make it transparent on stock rom.
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Franteeko said:
I was unaware that burn in was an issue for oled. I would also like to know if there is any way to make it transparent on stock rom.
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Yeah, mine is very noticeable when playing a video or something where the buttons are not on the screen.
Man, the ones in the Verizon stores when I got mine in February had the circle widgets burned in really bad.
These burns don't even make sense. Old CRTs would burn because they're shooting electrons at the glass and if they sat long enough shooting and the same place they would literally burn into the glass. LEDs are just lights, I really want to know why it does this.
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The best I can find so far is the app softkeyz on the market it is a paid app and its not transparent but you can select no icons they still function... I'm still looking for something better...
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fargles said:
These burns don't even make sense. Old CRTs would burn because they're shooting electrons at the glass and if they sat long enough shooting and the same place they would literally burn into the glass. LEDs are just lights, I really want to know why it does this.
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You are correct. It does not burn into anything and logically, according to the technology, it doesn't make sense that it would.
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alwaysbelieve1 said:
You are correct. It does not burn into anything and logically, according to the technology, it doesn't make sense that it would.
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If I recall, this burn in is not really burn-in per say, but that the back-lights behind the pixels are burning and decaying at different rates. Since the buttons are always white, and the area around them always dimmed, the 'burn-in' is a lot more noticeable.
alwaysbelieve1 said:
You are correct. It does not burn into anything and logically, according to the technology, it doesn't make sense that it would.
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The organic compoumds degrades over time with use. Not burn in in the old CRT sense, but a similar end effect.
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ej1911 said:
The organic compoumds degrades over time with use. Not burn in in the old CRT sense, but a similar end effect.
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I don't seem to have the same issue.
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It is very slight in my device. I can see where the screen has a slightly a cooler tint where the nav bar and notification bar is at. It is easiest to see when you are looking at a completely white screen.
Its barely noticeable on a day to day basis.
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alwaysbelieve1 said:
I don't seem to have the same issue.
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Try downloading one of those LCD test apps from the market.
May I suggest this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.lappe.tim.android.lcdtest
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Is there a mod I can flash to remove the clock on the status bar. Most people have widgets and I just don't even seem the point of it being on the status bar anymore.
And I know its called something else than a status bar. Having a brain fart haha
Thanks in advance
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chevyfan061 said:
Is there a mod I can flash to remove the clock on the status bar. Most people have widgets and I just don't even seem the point of it being on the status bar anymore.
And I know its called something else than a status bar. Having a brain fart haha
Thanks in advance
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You're in luck. EC05 gets rid of the clock in the NOTIFICATION bar
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acer1096xxx said:
You're in luck. EC05 gets rid of the clock in the NOTIFICATION bar
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I was about to say that use the Bonsai rom
Wow that sucks... I like the time up there, and wish the date was there too! :/
Milkman00 said:
Wow that sucks... I like the time up there, and wish the date was there too! :/
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https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.webnet.android.dateintray&feature=search_result
Milkman00 said:
Wow that sucks... I like the time up there, and wish the date was there too! :/
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I can understand that, but on amoled displays it's nice to at least have the option to disable it. I'm already experiencing (slight) burn in. Download screen test from the market, make the screen either all white or all blue and you'll probably see it on yours too. Technically it's burn out not burn in (the blue sub pixels burn out first) but it looks the same.
Certainly not a big deal but I'm a video engineer so it bugs me more
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I can understand that, but on amoled displays it's nice to at least have the option to disable it. I'm already experiencing (slight) burn in. Download screen test from the market, make the screen either all white or all blue and you'll probably see it on yours too. Technically it's burn out not burn in (the blue sub pixels burn out first) but it looks the same.
Certainly not a big deal but I'm a video engineer so it bugs me more
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I am all about options. Something I like, may not be liked by others, and vice versa. I wish the majority of the phone stuff had options for that exact reason.
WATRD said:
https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.webnet.android.dateintray&feature=search_result
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THANKS!!! That is great!
acer1096xxx said:
You're in luck. EC05 gets rid of the clock in the NOTIFICATION bar
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After updating to EC05 the clock in the notification bar is still there...
dcraig723 said:
After updating to EC05 the clock in the notification bar is still there...
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Dl the latest Bonsai and it will go poof!
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I wish I could put the time back somehow on Bonsai. I use it all the time. Now I have to lock my phone to see the time. Yes I know I could use a widget or another program but the stock is better...no overhead..and just there.
I too also use the clock on the status bar annoying that it is now gone in bansai:-( I am going to try to get it back
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I use the Launcher Pro that lets me hide the notification bar whenever is not needed. It actually saves the screen from burn "out".
I wish the notification bar only is shown when something is new or a warning otherwise it's just a wasted real estate on the screen.
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Hi folks - My Dad - all 75 years of techno geek in him - just got a Xoom.
He loves Android (on his EVO & trying to learn the Xoom) but his eyes can't seem to see the status bar down @ the bottom clearly.
It looks dim. Is there way to adjust the brightness for the status bar (particularly the lower right one)?
Thanks.
I don't think there is. It just uses the standard screen brightness setting so its the full screen or nothing I think.
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burden010 said:
I don't think there is. It just uses the standard screen brightness setting so its the full screen or nothing I think.
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Thanks for the input.
From the lack of responses, I tend to think this isn't a huge issue for people. LOL!
We did adjust the brightness for the screen & it didn't seem to make much of an incremental difference.
Try one of the themes that brighten it up.
Touchwiz is brighter, I'm sure the red theme is brighter as well.
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agentpower said:
Try one of the themes that brighten it up.
Touchwiz is brighter, I'm sure the red theme is brighter as well.
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Hmmm...will look for it. Thanks for the idea.
If you're going to use a theme, you will have to convince him to let you root his XOOM.
If you want to go that route and don't feel like installing a completely new theme, I can make a brighter version of the stock control buttons for you. The clock font brightness is not editable at this time since hnytool hasn't been updated for 3.2, however.
As far as colors go, green is easiest and brightest seen by the human eye. Try the green theme.
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ALL CREDIT TO QBKING77 .. i am only sharing for the benefit of all ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-EkN07BGc
nasty "google search on ics"
latest kangs have option in the homescreen to disable it.
Nice explanation as usual.
But... why? This disables the physical search button and leaves a blank unusable gap under the top bar. Is there a way to extend the usable grid upward once the search bar is gone?
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just a personal choice, i dnt use search much so for me this bar on the top is a waste ..
Also I worry about burn in the search is going to cause on our amoleds.
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suomaf said:
Also I worry about burn in the search is going to cause on our amoleds.
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is there burn in on your notification bar? or your menu icon (which is on you screen the same amount of time)?
if not, why would you worry about search bar burn in?
if so, why dont you switch to a non amoled phone?
People need a video for selecting "disable" in the Google app setting?
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jnrbshp said:
is there burn in on your notification bar? or your menu icon (which is on you screen the same amount of time)?
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no because I use launcher pro and hide the notification bar.
jnrbshp said:
if not, why would you worry about search bar burn in?
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Amoled burn in is real for me and I take proactive precautions
jnrbshp said:
if so, why dont you switch to a non amoled phone?
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I don't think I have to if I take care of the screen.
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Braneless said:
People need a video for selecting "disable" in the Google app setting?
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u may knw how to do it but majority of people dnt, even i dint know how to and obviously the video was made for a reason .. everyone doesnt know android in and out especially ics
jnrbshp said:
is there burn in on your notification bar? or your menu icon (which is on you screen the same amount of time)?
if not, why would you worry about search bar burn in?
if so, why dont you switch to a non amoled phone?
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There is a reason google took away the am/pm on the status bar and changed the color to black: to stop burn in. It's a real issue and people should be wary of it.
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Since this is going to be my first phone with on screen buttons which I consider a stupid idea I am wondering what can we go with this back bar embeded at the bottom of the screen, Can we make it smaller?, will it be removed in games? Can we add extra buttons or ever widgets to it? Maybe ever make it pages so when you swipe over it it will reveal a rss feed or something. Any ideas on what can be done to make it helpful rather than a hinderance
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Nitin985 said:
Since this is going to be my first phone with on screen buttons which I consider a stupid idea I am wondering what can we go with this back bar embeded at the bottom of the screen, Can we make it smaller?, will it be removed in games? Can we add extra buttons or ever widgets to it? Maybe ever make it pages so when you swipe over it it will reveal a rss feed or something. Any ideas on what can be done to make it helpful rather than a hinderance
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Once custom roms start rolling out you will be able to change the DPI of the bar.
AOKP i expect will support this feature as they do in current JB Roms
Why don't you like them? I think they're great.
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CJHolderUK said:
Why don't you like them? I think they're great.
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+1
But that's the beauty of Android. We can choose whether they're always shown or not.
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Nitin985 said:
Since this is going to be my first phone with on screen buttons which I consider a stupid idea I am wondering what can we go with this back bar embeded at the bottom of the screen, Can we make it smaller?, will it be removed in games? Can we add extra buttons or ever widgets to it? Maybe ever make it pages so when you swipe over it it will reveal a rss feed or something. Any ideas on what can be done to make it helpful rather than a hinderance
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If you cam code you can do whatever you want with it, even turn it pink!
Edit: Beware, this is the devil's post
Im REALLY annoyed by that ugly ATT 4g icon, the inconsistent sizes, the information overload that fills the top of the screen basically. I just moved to android with this S4, previously I was a happy iPhone user. Is there any simple way to replace/theme the status bar icons? and for the love of god can I just turn them off without having to disable the services?
Im rooted, running Nova, I've tried obsidian menus bar, doesnt work and clearly would be a bandaid anyway.
Id rather not go trolling around in the systemui.apk, but if thats the only way and its safe to OTA afterwards then Ill do that. I just really hate the design of the status bar.
ichorid said:
Im REALLY annoyed by that ugly ATT 4g icon, the inconsistent sizes, the information overload that fills the top of the screen basically. I just moved to android with this S4, previously I was a happy iPhone user. Is there any simple way to replace/theme the status bar icons? and for the love of god can I just turn them off without having to disable the services?
Im rooted, running Nova, I've tried obsidian menus bar, doesnt work and clearly would be a bandaid anyway.
Id rather not go trolling around in the systemui.apk, but if thats the only way and its safe to OTA afterwards then Ill do that. I just really hate the design of the status bar.
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Something like this?
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cantinflas said:
Something like this?
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yes, absolutely yes, how did you do that. here is my money give me your product.
ichorid said:
yes, absolutely yes, how did you do that. here is my money give me your product.
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A simple thank you would be nice. Try this out,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
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A simple thank you would be nice. Try this out,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
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this is great, thank you so much.
ichorid said:
this is great, thank you so much.
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No problem. What I meant was hit the thank button. Lol
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ichorid said:
Im REALLY annoyed by that ugly ATT 4g icon, the inconsistent sizes, the information overload that fills the top of the screen basically. I just moved to android with this S4, previously I was a happy iPhone user. Is there any simple way to replace/theme the status bar icons? and for the love of god can I just turn them off without having to disable the services?
Im rooted, running Nova, I've tried obsidian menus bar, doesnt work and clearly would be a bandaid anyway.
Id rather not go trolling around in the systemui.apk, but if thats the only way and its safe to OTA afterwards then Ill do that. I just really hate the design of the status bar.
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I'm like you. I very much prefer as minimalist a status bar as possible, so I made icons so my status bar looks like this with everything enabled:
Obviously, I never have all those icons active. Usually just the battery, signal, wifi, and alarm are active, but I enabled them all so you have an idea of what they look like. I posted all the icons in this thread if you'd like to use them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275858
Also, there's a mini tutorial about how to cluster the signal strength and signal type/in-out icons, because I think it's an absurd waste of space to use TWO icon spaces just to basically show you have cell phone signal and how strong it is.
Basically, I understand your pain. The clutter that comes with the stock status bar is absurd.