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[Q] How to Hide Soft Navigation Keys

Just became an owner of the new Nexus 7. The soft navigation keys that are part of the OS take so much screen real estate.
Is there a way to hide/unhide them?
Is there a specific rom or launcher that has that option?
Thanks.

Team eos has this option. You could permanently disable them and use LMNT. Which are like the browser quick nav buttons.
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ÜBER™ said:
Team eos has this option. You could permanently disable them and use LMNT. Which are like the browser quick nav buttons.
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I assume the blue part of your image is what you refering to as lmnt? Can it be recalled on demand and hidden when not needed?
I also see the soft keys on the bottom of your image. They can be disbled in this rom, right? А

retfeg said:
I assume the blue part of your image is what you refering to as lmnt? Can it be recalled on demand and hidden when not needed?
I also see the soft keys on the bottom of your image. They can be disbled in this rom, right? А
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Yes you swipe from the left or right to draw them out. And yes team eos had the ability in the power menu selecting "system bars mode" will disable/enable them.
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I only found HideBar by Pieter Pareit; are we talking about the same app?
Has anyone developed a way to customize the bottom System Bar? Add / remove icons?

Hobbes2099 said:
I only found HideBar by Pieter Pareit; are we talking about the same app?
Has anyone developed a way to customize the bottom System Bar? Add / remove icons?
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Sort of ... but its better to have it built into the ROM then using an app.
Um yeah? Its called every ROM that uses aokp or Cm10 framework LOL.

Are you for real? Its hardly noticeable, it uses very minimal real estate and hides itself when it needs it (the real estate) the most.
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I personally use GMD GestureControl. It allows you to set various multitouch/singletouch gestures. I have it set up so that 4 finger swipe up hides the status bar and the softkeys. In addition, 4/5 finger pinch closes current app (emulates home button), 4/5 fingers left or right scroll through recent apps (these gestures are stolen from iPad)

Full screen Apps - Thought this might be a worthwhile thread

Hey,
So Hope everyone is enjoying their new Z3C, I know I am.
As a first time on-screen key user, the one thing that slightly grates on me is the way the nav bar takes up screen real estate in certain apps. So thought maybe (I'm going out on a limb here and assuming Im not the only one with that mentality) would be useful to compile a list of apps (whether they're games, or simply alternative versions of sms, browser apps) that are full screen. I.e. they support and use the 'Immersive mode' without the need for root.
Browser wise, my contribution is Javelin, which is ALMOST as fast as Chrome, but is extremely elegant and offers full screen, (via transparent nav buttons) which just looks SO much better.
Anyone else? I appreciate you can get any app to be full screen with root tactics..........but still.

Only app I've noticed so far is Reddit Sync with ads removed uses the transparent nav bar and it is beautiful.

Agreed, full immersive mode is the way to go. The on-screen nav buttons are an eyesore, IMO. I can't wait to achieve root (without unlocking the bootloader) so I can apply it to all my most used apps which look far nicer in full immersive mode.

paddylaz said:
Hey,
Browser wise, my contribution is Javelin, which is ALMOST as fast as Chrome, but is extremely elegant and offers full screen, (via transparent nav buttons) which just looks SO much better.
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THANKS for mentioning Javelin! I've searched for a good fullscreen browser and it seems this is just what I was looking for.
Regarding the topic - for those of you who don't know it already I can recommend Talon. It's a gorgeous twitter client that can be tweaked in every possible way.

Guys,
I expect you guys know but there is an immersive mode app that i have been using, it doesnt require root and you can even toggle it on and off from the notification bar (there is a setting to enable this).
The only issue is that for apps where you want or need to use a keyboard it doesnt work when active, though you can disable, enter text and re-enable afterwards. You can even toggle it on for the home screen.
Worked well when I was experimenting with it.

hussan882, what's this app you're referring to?

Memory-Map

opusheks said:
hussan882, what's this app you're referring to?
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Immersive Full-screen mode tis the one

That should be this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.ppareit.immersivemode

I'm using All in One Gestures: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures to achieve full immersive mode right now and it's working pretty good, in addition to having a host of other useful shortcuts as well.
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It's a nice temporary solution until a locked BL root exploit is discovered.

limduldk said:
That should be this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.ppareit.immersivemode
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Yep thats the one
@boojay, cheers will check that one out too

Smaller Notifications in pull down Menu

Hello everybody,
Is there any possibility to make the notification text smaller or minimize the whole section?
Because I have some apps running which need background service and keeping them in notification area prevents them to get closed. Apps like fingersecurity or smart app lock.
But it's too big. It takes too much space.
I didn't find anything useful.
Greetings
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redplate said:
Hello everybody,
Is there any possibility to make the notification text smaller or minimize the whole section?
Because I have some apps running which need background service and keeping them in notification area prevents them to get closed. Apps like fingersecurity or smart app lock.
But it's too big. It takes too much space.
I didn't find anything useful.
Greetings
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A little suggestion.
In S5 settings/applications, uncheck notifications for apps that need permanent icons but keep them active in your standalone applications settings.
Icons and notifications will dissapear but your apps will be active
For example, in TSF shell that I use too, keep system persistent in its own settings, but uncheck notifications in phone settings/application.
(it works also for all in one gestures ).
Try and report, but must work (it does at least for me).
Sorry for poor english, hope you understand what I mean
Best regards
Franky

Absolutely know what you mean. got the same thought. But wanted to keep them in notification and make em smaller.
For now I will make it the way you suggested

redplate said:
Absolutely know what you mean. got the same thought. But wanted to keep them in notification and make em smaller.
For now I will make it the way you suggested
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Have a look to xposed modules if you're root, several ones allow to change notifications aspects, app settings to change DPI ratios (here on general settings, be aware, all will be change ) or maybe wanam xposed in notification panel options (not sure for the 2nd one, but try to change font format option).
Good luck
Franky
EDIT: OH, in wanam and notification panel options, you can also hide the keyboard icon as well :laugh:

Hi all! Any update regarding this? I didn´t find any Xposed module that can help with this issue and I have 4 apps that are taking lots of space in the notification area!
Thanks in advance,
WR

Mi A1 Launcher baloons anoying bug

Launcher balloons (pop ups) have a small problem. In the display size that comes by default, when the middle icon is pressed, the balloon is cut off by the screen. This problem is solved if we set the screen size to small. However, in this mode, in the upper right corner of the pop up, a line appears out of place. Anyone else have this problem? From the aesthetic point of view and in the XXI century, I think it's hilarious to be like this.
I attatched 4 sceenshots that ilustrate the issue.
So far, thats the only problem I found on Mi A1.
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Display size: small (line out of place on upper right corner)

No probs here

apexashwin said:
No probs here
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You're using a custom launcher - custom launchers aren't affected.

nicolasmart said:
You're using a custom launcher - custom launchers aren't affected.
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Then it must be a bug on stock launcher.. use custom

Borracheiro said:
Launcher balloons (pop ups) have a small problem. In the display size that comes by default, when the middle icon is pressed, the balloon is cut off by the screen. This problem is solved if we set the screen size to small. However, in this mode, in the upper right corner of the pop up, a line appears out of place. Anyone else have this problem? From the aesthetic point of view and in the XXI century, I think it's hilarious to be like this.
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I'd recommend you a custom launcher - Pixel 2 Launcher, Android P launcher and Nova launcher are among the best choices. The first two you'll find here in XDA, and the third is available for free or paid in the Play Store.

Use pixel launcher its very beautiful and simple

If you want to stick to Stock Launcher, you can go in Developers option, and set DPI to 403. With this setup I have none of the bugs.

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If you want to stick to Stock Launcher, you can go in Developers option, and set DPI to 403. With this setup I have none of the bugs.
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Thanks a lot! It worked like a charm. I am a stock guy, so I prefer the stock launcher of Mi A1. But thanks to all for the answers, solutions and "workarrounds".

how to ignore the notch???

Is there anyway to let the app ignore the notch
I know there is an option call essential notch settings in Oreo
xD

close your eyes and repeat after me:
"there is no notch"
"there is no notch"
"there is no notch"

What notch?
After no more than a few weeks I'd completely forgotten it existed.

avd said:
close your eyes and repeat after me:
"there is no notch"
"there is no notch"
"there is no notch"
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You know what, the Chinese video app ignore the notch and create a black bar that have the same size as the notification bar....
So... There's two black bar on the left side of the screen
XD
(Long time haven't open XDA)
(It's so hard to speak English!（｀Δ´）！)

There was an option in Oreo but it seems to be gone in Pie.
But yeah, for now keep chanting "there is no notch"...

Just look away...

Notch settings came a few updates into 8.1 so I expect the same with 9.

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Notch settings came a few updates into 8.1 so I expect the same with 9.
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I was expecting the same until Essential responded...
"Thanks for reaching out! Android Pie changed the way all apps interact with the space around the notch, and introduced standardized methods for app developers to support full screen mode. This should drive app developers to update their apps with native full screen options, without the need for custom notch settings.
For our first Android Pie release, we are using Google's standard implementation of the notch space. We will continue to monitor adoption of Pie's full-screen capabilities and evaluate whether it makes sense to customize and re-develop our own notch settings.
Hope that helps answer your question. Have a great day!"

Dear Mr.Rubin
Please bring back Essential Notch Setting.
My fav game cannot full screen now [emoji24][emoji24]
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Adb shell wm overscan 0,-143,0,0
This will remover the notification bar. If you can get xposed working on pie or have a great gestures module you can loose the nav bar as well.
Adb shell wm overscan 0,-143,0,-150
Its a thing of beauty.
Ps I wrote this before I realized the only app that seems to he able to use this space is youtube..

innoth said:
Dear Mr.Rubin
Please bring back Essential Notch Setting.
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Pie sucks nuts without it.
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Agreed. I'm seriously considering rolling back to Oreo. What is the point of having screen real estate you can fully use.

Here is hope. Just realized youtube vanced has full working immersion. Shouldn't be long before a magisk module shows up to the rescue.

Essential stated today in their Reddit AMA that notch support will be back however, it'll take a little while due to some code rewrite thus it won't make it into the next security update.