Hello, I currently have a Google Pixel and would like to disable the Multi-Window (Split Screen) feature. I am rooted so I can edit the build.prop/other system files if needed. I have tried to find an answer on how to do this but have been unsuccessful.
Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!
First, I am sorry I do not have an answer.
I am curious to the issue your having with the split screen.
It's not something that automatically happens. The split screen has to be engaged from the recent apps window by a long press of one of the apps and selecting the second app. It is easily undone by dragging the black bar in the middle to either the top or bottom of the screen.
AZTX said:
First, I am sorry I do not have an answer.
I am curious to the issue your having with the split screen.
It's not something that automatically happens. The split screen has to be engaged from the recent apps window by a long press of one of the apps and selecting the second app. It is easily undone by dragging the black bar in the middle to either the top or bottom of the screen.
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The reason I am wanting to disable this feature is because I am using an "App Locker" and it is very easy to bypass the app locker by going into multi-window mode and disabling it by making small movements.
If there would be a foolproof app locker I would be willing to try that instead of this, however I have tried several and several working together at the same time but I can always bypass them by using the multi window feature.
This is the blocker I am using - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en
eddberkel said:
The reason I am wanting to disable this feature is because I am using an "App Locker" and it is very easy to bypass the app locker by going into multi-window mode and disabling it by making small movements.
If there would be a foolproof app locker I would be willing to try that instead of this, however I have tried several and several working together at the same time but I can always bypass them by using the multi window feature.
This is the blocker I am using - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en
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You can try an app call "Custom Navigation Bar"
YHNdnzj said:
You can try an app call "Custom Navigation Bar"
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Just installed that and tried it I don't see any options that would help me do this. Any other ideas?
YHNdnzj said:
You can try an app call "Custom Navigation Bar"
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Well it's actually not a perfect solution but I just disabled the "tabs" button and without you can't do split screen! Thanks!
eddberkel said:
The reason I am wanting to disable this feature is because I am using an "App Locker" and it is very easy to bypass the app locker by going into multi-window mode and disabling it by making small movements.
If there would be a foolproof app locker I would be willing to try that instead of this, however I have tried several and several working together at the same time but I can always bypass them by using the multi window feature.
This is the blocker I am using - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en
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Many Years later, I'm now facing the same problem. Did you find a way to disable multi-window?
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Greetings!
I know there's a way to put the device always in "Immersive Mode", that way you can hide the Navigation Bar:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*
But every time I swipe from the bottom to any place in the screen, the NavBar appears again (thats really frustrating >_<).
I use LMT Launched (pie), so... I don't need the NavBar to be there.
Is there a real way to truly disable the Navigation Bar???
On some roms, there's a way to do it from inside options (like in Pure Nexus rom for example), I'm currently using RenovateICE, but that option is not implemented yet.
Also, the old trick to disable the NavBar (qemu.hw.mainkeys=1) does not work on Android 7+.
Thank you for your time!!! =D
This is something I'd love to see a workaround for. I love the immersive mode feeling but I can't stand that you can't disable the nav bar completely. It hinders your ability to use swipe gestures whenever it comes back on screen and really it just defeats the purpose so I stopped using it for now.
I'll wait for a way to disable the nav bar completely on the stock ROM before I go back to "immersive mode" (if anything of the like ever comes along that is).
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This is something I'd love to see a workaround for. I love the immersive mode feeling but I can't stand that you can't disable the nav bar completely. It hinders your ability to use swipe gestures whenever it comes back on screen and really it just defeats the purpose so I stopped using it for now.
I'll wait for a way to disable the nav bar completely on the stock ROM before I go back to "immersive mode" (if anything of the like ever comes along that is).
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Yeah, or for example, when the keyboard pops out, the NavBar appears. D=
I'm pretty sure that there should be a way to do it!!!
Hi,
I was facing the same thing, and decided to take the plunge and root my phone, just for this since I have an exynos version.
From then you can edit the prop build file and remove the navbar permanently.
I use Swipe Gesture (app) to navigate around the phone with every apps full screen, it is a game changer. You can even customise actions (long press launching split screen, ect...)
lilolilo27 said:
Hi,
I was facing the same thing, and decided to take the plunge and root my phone, just for this since I have an exynos version.
From then you can edit the prop build file and remove the navbar permanently.
I use Swipe Gesture (app) to navigate around the phone with every apps full screen, it is a game changer. You can even customise actions (long press launching split screen, ect...)
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What line did you added to build.prop???
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 ????
Lilolilo27, if you could elaborate on which parameter(s) you had to change in the build prop I would be forever thankful! I didn't think there would be an easy fix for this so soon!
Hi,
Yes just add the qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 line to the end of the build prop file with a root explorer and reboot.
Just for precaution, make a backup of the prop file before hand AND set up Swipe Gesture or any other navigation app BEFORE making the change (or your keys will be gone and you wont be able to navigate around your phone)
Thanks lilolilo27. I'll have to give this a go when I have a few minutes and see how I come up. Thanks for the heads up btw.
lilolilo27 said:
Hi,
Yes just add the qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 line to the end of the build prop file with a root explorer and reboot.
Just for precaution, make a backup of the prop file before hand AND set up Swipe Gesture or any other navigation app BEFORE making the change (or your keys will be gone and you wont be able to navigate around your phone)
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WOW, that worked now!!!
I tried this on the S7 Edge and Google Pixel (with android 7+) and I had a bunch of FC's.
I just applied this tweak to my S8+, and it worked smootly!!!
Thank you for the heads up!!! =D
enjoy!
I personally love it, don't see myself using a navigation bar ever again
shame we dont have the same option as windows phone , the swipe up to hide the nav bar , simple but perfect
lilolilo27 said:
Hi,
I use Swipe Gesture (app) to navigate around the phone with every apps full screen, it is a game changer. You can even customise actions (long press launching split screen, ect...)
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Don t know if have tried https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontroldemoGmd gesture app. It is one if the seminal apps that changed how u interact with android. There are many apps for gestures but it is still one of the best. Try it.
Couldnt find the swipe gesture app
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Techvir said:
Don t know if have tried https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontroldemoGmd gesture app. It is one if the seminal apps that changed how u interact with android. There are many apps for gestures but it is still one of the best. Try it.
Couldnt find the swipe gesture app
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It is actually called Swipe Navigation (by a dev called Suphi)
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It is actually called Swipe Navigation (by a dev called Suphi)
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Thanks. That is the one that I am using in my non-rooted devices
Thanks lilolilo! I've been searching this feature for hours!
Any idea of how to do it on Snapdragon version? Its killing me
Kimbaroth said:
Greetings!
I know there's a way to put the device always in "Immersive Mode", that way you can hide the Navigation Bar:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*
But every time I swipe from the bottom to any place in the screen, the NavBar appears again (thats really frustrating >_<).
I use LMT Launched (pie), so... I don't need the NavBar to be there.
Is there a real way to truly disable the Navigation Bar???
On some roms, there's a way to do it from inside options (like in Pure Nexus rom for example), I'm currently using RenovateICE, but that option is not implemented yet.
Also, the old trick to disable the NavBar (qemu.hw.mainkeys=1) does not work on Android 7+.
Thank you for your time!!! =D
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Check out this thread, disable nav bar with a layer.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/themes/mods-small-collection-tweaks-t3657119
Thanks a lot!!! I'm currently using that mod. '3
anybody try this with the current oreo beta 2? I've had to pull and push the build.prop twice because it seems to break the touchwiz home and won't finish booting
MoBluey said:
anybody try this with the current oreo beta 2? I've had to pull and push the build.prop twice because it seems to break the touchwiz home and won't finish booting
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Added it to my build.prop on Oreo b2, and had the same issue. Have you tried the layers solution? I would, but I haven't purchased the Samsung extension and don't really want to until I know it works (my hunch is that it only works on Nougat)
Hello,
Has anyone found a way to hide the navigation bar buttons or toggle immersive mode? By having the home key buttons slide out of the way when not in use, it makes the bezels appear much smaller and really takes advantage of more screen space. Both LG and Samsung have this feature built into their system options and I've noticed how much better many apps look when it's enabled. Plus, it may help with the apparent screen burn-in issue. I just tried loading the GMD Full Screen Immersive Mode app on a demo Pixel 2 XL at a Verizon store and it kind of worked, but not in all apps. It worked great in Chrome and Maps, but not in Twitter or the NFL Mobile app. In those apps, the buttons hid out of the way, but the black bar stayed. I'm considering purchasing a Pixel 2 XL, but this one feature has been holding me back. Any feedback or suggestions would be appreciated.
Have a great day!
theragtopman said:
Hello,
Has anyone found a way to hide the navigation bar buttons or toggle immersive mode? By having the home key buttons slide out of the way when not in use, it makes the bezels appear much smaller and really takes advantage of more screen space. Both LG and Samsung have this feature built into their system options and I've noticed how much better many apps look when it's enabled. Plus, it may help with the apparent screen burn-in issue. I just tried loading the GMD Full Screen Immersive Mode app on a demo Pixel 2 XL at a Verizon store and it kind of worked, but not in all apps. It worked great in Chrome and Maps, but not in Twitter or the NFL Mobile app. In those apps, the buttons hid out of the way, but the black bar stayed. I'm considering purchasing a Pixel 2 XL, but this one feature has been holding me back. Any feedback or suggestions would be appreciated.
Have a great day!
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Custom Navigation Bar app in Play Store. Need to have adb set up to grant permission.
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Custom Navigation Bar app in Play Store. Need to have adb set up to grant permission.
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Thank you sir this works perfectly, you can also enable immersive statusbar. Now my screen is seems a bit bigger and I don't have to worry about the burn in. Jesus this app just made me fall in love with this phone ?
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Custom Navigation Bar app in Play Store. Need to have adb set up to grant permission.
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I've tried using this on my Pixel 2 a couple times. The grant permissions are given, but the app shows it is not compatible with the device.
**UPDATE** and now just letting it sit on the test screen (had to do something else) it shows it can.
krelvinaz said:
I've tried using this on my Pixel 2 a couple times. The grant permissions are given, but the app shows it is not compatible with the device.
**UPDATE** and now just letting it sit on the test screen (had to do something else) it shows it can.
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Once you've granted permission the test screen seems to stall so you need to close the app and open it again
Can someone explain how to setup adb? Thank you.
erojas388 said:
Can someone explain how to setup adb? Thank you.
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I just did this mod on my Pixel 2. I hid the navbar which gives me more screen space, very cool. Thanks.
would the 18:9 aspect ratio of the 2xl just hide the buttons or would it stretch the screen?
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Custom Navigation Bar app in Play Store. Need to have adb set up to grant permission.
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This is amazing! Loving the look of my Pixel 2 with no nav bar or status bar.
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Is there anyway to do this without the navbar showing up when i swipe? I want to use swipe navigation
1112ee said:
Is there anyway to do this without the navbar showing up when i swipe? I want to use swipe navigation
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Nova Launcher
rajnallan said:
Nova Launcher
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Could you explain how?
1112ee said:
Is there anyway to do this without the navbar showing up when i swipe? I want to use swipe navigation
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Do you have root?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/themes-apps/mod-navbar-gone-t3704708
Tulsadiver said:
Do you have root?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/themes-apps/mod-navbar-gone-t3704708
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Will this work on pixel XL?
1112ee said:
Will this work on pixel XL?
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No, that is for the 6P but This will work for the Pixel XL
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-navbar-gone-root-t3704916
Did anyone else have trouble getting the permission to work? I followed exactly but got nothing.
No, no problem.
You can also LeeDroid's Shortcutter app for this purpose - I've used that to put a toggle for immersive mode in my notification shade. Both that and Custom Navigation Bar work fine on my phone, but if you are having trouble with one you could try the other. You have verified that ADB is working (e.g. a quick "adb devices")? I had to update it on my laptop before it would work with my Pixel.
I finally got it all to work just took multiple times of opening and closing the app. Are we unable to completely get rid of the nav bar without root? Im using swipe navigation but the nav bar keeps coming up.
Why can't google make this an option like samsung?
After updating to android 10 reachability cursor stopped working are there any other alternatives?
Would like to know too.
I have started working on a "replacement" for personal use, perhaps someone else will find it useful. It's really barebones right now with no configuration options at all.
To get the app working, first you'll need to allow "Display over other apps" by going to: Settings -> Apps & notifications -> One Hand Cursor -> Advanced.
After that, enable the app's accessibility service by going to: Settings -> Accessibility -> One Hand Cursor service.
Once this is done, it should be possible to swipe from either the left or right lower edge of the screen to bring the tracker and cursor into the screen.
The source code can be found here.
It doesn't work very well with the new navigation gestures in Android 10.
A great app.
Smaehtin said:
I have started working on a "replacement" for personal use, perhaps someone else will find it useful. It's really barebones right now with no configuration options at all.
To get the app working, first you'll need to allow "Display over other apps" by going to: Settings -> Apps & notifications -> One Hand Cursor -> Advanced.
After that, enable the app's accessibility service by going to: Settings -> Accessibility -> One Hand Cursor service.
Once this is done, it should be possible to swipe from either the left or right lower edge of the screen to bring the tracker and cursor into the screen.
The source code can be found here.
It doesn't work very well with the new navigation gestures in Android 10.
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It works great!
I use it in addition to the Fluid Navigation Gestures app.
I just installed it on my onePlus 6t and allowed Accessibility and Display over other apps. When I open the app, it is stuck on the Home Screen, I suppose, it says "Hello World", a pink play button in the right bottom corner. Could anyone help, please!
Raj Hannan said:
I just installed it on my onePlus 6t and allowed Accessibility and Display over other apps. When I open the app, it is stuck on the Home Screen, I suppose, it says "Hello World", a pink play button in the right bottom corner. Could anyone help, please!
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You don't have to do anything else than enable display over apps and then accessibility and it just works.
From the sides you can swipe and point anywhere on the screen.
Opening the app is useless.
EMJI79 said:
You don't have to do anything else than enable display over apps and then accessibility and it just works.
From the sides you can swipe and point anywhere on the screen.
Opening the app is useless.
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Thank you so much!!!!! Works perfectly!!!! Will it be on the Play Store??
Raj Hannan said:
Thank you so much!!!!! Works perfectly!!!! Will it be on the Play Store??
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Maybe, but the app needs some love before I'll put it on Play Store
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Maybe, but the app needs some love before I'll put it on Play Store
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Ok!
Smaehtin said:
Maybe, but the app needs some love before I'll put it on Play Store
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Do try and get it up on the Play Store. It's fantastic having a one handed cursor again. Thank you!
Ur a genius, using with ROG 2 (Android10-Gesture Nav)
This app made my life so much easier as I have a big phone, maybe some feedback for upgrades if ur open to hearing;
Make cursor able to do gestures like scroll through I web pages eg. (Swipe)
Also being able to access notifications menu would be good, as cursor disappears for me once it passed top area of screen.
& Maybe a colour change for trackpad thinking maybe white or grey sort of classic look.
My Workaround:
(I know it doesn't work the best with gestures Nav enabled but I think I can get the hang of it+back is to swipe L/R but when I use your app I only need tap bottom L/R of my screen to show trackpad) + (I added to my start-up menu on phone)
Many thanks for sharing :good:
I think you made a really good app man, congrats.
FreddyFK said:
This app made my life so much easier as I have a big phone, maybe some feedback for upgrades if ur open to hearing;
Make cursor able to do gestures like scroll through I web pages eg. (Swipe)
Also being able to access notifications menu would be good, as cursor disappears for me once it passed top area of screen.
& Maybe a colour change for trackpad thinking maybe white or grey sort of classic look.
My Workaround:
(I know it doesn't work the best with gestures Nav enabled but I think I can get the hang of it+back is to swipe L/R but when I use your app I only need tap bottom L/R of my screen to show trackpad) + (I added to my start-up menu on phone)
Many thanks for sharing :good:
I think you made a really good app man, congrats.
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If you tap twice on the notifications bar, it expands notification and quick settings.
Smaehtin said:
I have started working on a "replacement" for personal use, perhaps someone else will find it useful. It's really barebones right now with no configuration options at all.
To get the app working, first you'll need to allow "Display over other apps" by going to: Settings -> Apps & notifications -> One Hand Cursor -> Advanced.
After that, enable the app's accessibility service by going to: Settings -> Accessibility -> One Hand Cursor service.
Once this is done, it should be possible to swipe from either the left or right lower edge of the screen to bring the tracker and cursor into the screen.
The source code can be found here.
It doesn't work very well with the new navigation gestures in Android 10.
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Has anyone got this working on a OnePlus device? I have enabled draw over other apps and accessibility but I just cannot get the cursor show up anyhow.
AbhishekS said:
Has anyone got this working on a OnePlus device? I have enabled draw over other apps and accessibility but I just cannot get the cursor show up anyhow.
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Sometimes you have to disable and enable these more than once to make it work.
I just released an alternative to that app, you can find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickcursor
Thanks!
Okay so I have been using the home up task changer (Good Lock module) and I have hidden the search bar as well as the app suggestions at the bottom however until recently this annoying split screen mode button keeps popping up and when I restart my phone the app suggestion at the bottom come back even though the search bar is still hidden. The only way to hide these apps is by clicking settings from the search bar so it's odd that the search bar is hidden but the apps pop back up.
I really like the stack version of the task changer and would like to keep using it so can someone help me get rid of this button and a suggestion on how I can prevent the bottom app suggestions from popping up.
Just the opposite, I'm SOOOO glad they put that button back. Makes using split screen apps soooo much easier.
Compusmurf said:
Just the opposite, I'm SOOOO glad they put that button back. Makes using split screen apps soooo much easier.
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I mean I can see the use for it but I like things minimal in a lot of cases and the bottom apps coming back after a restart is just annoying.
Bet eventually you'll get update for Homeup to allow you to remove it again. More importantly for many of us, it fixed the use of 3rd party launchers.
Every now and then I'll see a stick figure icon on the left side of my status bar by the clock and on the lock screen/aod in a bubble.
when I unlock the phone or pull down the notification panel any info disappears.
Anyone know what this little guy is for and how to get rid of him?
and the screenshot is.................? kinda hard to help if we don't see what it is..
The only icon I can think of that resembles a stick figure is the SMART THINGS icon.
joancolmenares said:
and the screenshot is.................? kinda hard to help if we don't see what it is..
The only icon I can think of that resembles a stick figure is the SMART THINGS icon.
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It;s a stick figure, like the stick figure that was coming up on peoples nav bar on 8's and 9's for accessibility settings
it looks JUST LIKE THIS ONE IN THE PINK CIRCLE without the dots under it but its a icon by the clock
When you need a hug. Push this. That makes you more accessible.
here are screeenshots, I got it in action.
It has something to do with one of the apps I enabled in accessibility mode.
Anyway to stop the "check access settings" little guy notification from coming up
ratchetrizzo said:
here are screeenshots, I got it in action.
It has something to do with one of the apps I enabled in accessibility mode.
Anyway to stop the "check access settings" little guy notification from coming up
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If you tap on the icon and bring up that app's notification settings, there may be an option to never notify for accessibility notifications.
VICosPhi said:
If you tap on the icon and bring up that app's notification settings, there may be an option to never notify for accessibility notifications.
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it's greyed out, on android 12, i've been googling this and you cant disable these notifications.
just clear them out when they pop up every couple of days
ratchetrizzo said:
it's greyed out, on android 12, i've been googling this and you cant disable these notifications.
just clear them out when they pop up every couple of days
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Tasker app has autonotification module/app that can be used to hide these nuisance notifications
ratchetrizzo said:
here are screeenshots, I got it in action.
It has something to do with one of the apps I enabled in accessibility mode.
Anyway to stop the "check access settings" little guy notification from coming up
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What is the widget/notification app are you using for the battery and clock, and how did you get the refresh rate on the notification panel?
ratchetrizzo said:
here are screeenshots, I got it in action.
It has something to do with one of the apps I enabled in accessibility mode.
Anyway to stop the "check access settings" little guy notification from coming up
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Try this: Go to accessibility- advanced settings- accessibility button - Deselect 'Accessiblity'
linom said:
Try this: Go to accessibility- advanced settings- accessibility button - Deselect 'Accessiblity'
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It's already set to none. if i enable it i get a floating icon.
And i'm using the the screen HZ app on here (it's the only one, you can find the thread, i think it's galaxy HZ.
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Tasker app has autonotification module/app that can be used to hide these nuisance notifications
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I'll mess with tasker today
ratchetrizzo said:
It's already set to none. if i enable it i get a floating icon.
And i'm using the the screen HZ app on here (it's the only one, you can find the thread, i think it's galaxy HZ.
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Thanks, no clue then. It must be one of the apps, maybe the Galaxy HZ app having access to screen as it shows the stick figure in the notification as well. Check the app in Accessibility settings and try disabling it.
Also, what is the other app with moon and glowing clock? (screenshot attached)..looks cool
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Thanks, no clue then. It must be one of the apps, maybe the Galaxy HZ app having access to screen as it shows the stick figure in the notification as well. Check the app in Accessibility settings and try disabling it.
Also, what is the other app with moon and glowing clock? (screenshot attached)..looks cool
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Weather neon, TONS of customizations for it, from dozens of widgets of all sizes down to changing colors of every piece individually.
that's just the notification one I liked but there are a ton more, and a big main one with different clocks
it's worth checking out, some stuff is iffy with it tho
ratchetrizzo said:
Every now and then I'll see a stick figure icon on the left side of my status bar by the clock and on the lock screen/aod in a bubble.
when I unlock the phone or pull down the notification panel any info disappears.
Anyone know what this little guy is for and how to get rid of him?
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My stickfig has a purpose, I can dim the screen at night or brighten it up. The icon comes up when you slide out the 'stick'. You can park this feature anywhere, to enable go to 'visibility enhancements' >>'extra dim'(screenshot is from S22)
So I'm guessing you can disable your stick figure somewhere there as well.