** Disclaimer: Use at your own risk. Proceed at your own risk. I am not liable or responsible for anything. **
** Disclaimer 2: I don't own a Verizon G2, so while I know my tweaks work on AT&T and I made the same ones against Verizon framework files for these, I currently have no guarantee they work. **
Description:
I like my screen real-estate. Going from S4 -> G2 I was sad that despite the larger screen, I had *less* real estate because of the on-screen soft keys.
I know a lot of you use GMB Hide Soft Keys and it is a great app, however, I personally prefer to have an always-on, always-available set of navigation keys.
Enter this mod. It shrinks the nav bar down considerably, increasing screen real estate.
Notes:
Screenshots attached
Tested conceptually against similar tweaks made on AT&T LG G2
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TWRP Flashable Zips:
Tiny: https://db.tt/7TZsrAif
Mid: https://db.tt/W8re2KL9
Stock: https://db.tt/BL4b42ZC
APKs for devs or experienced users:
Tiny: https://db.tt/tPxoev19
Mid: https://db.tt/SP5nASoA
Stock: https://db.tt/M1fgR6dG
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Thank you for taking the time to make this mod for the Verizon model.
Sent from Verizon logo plastered G2 bastard
Awesome! And works with the black bar, and recent mods!
That's awesome, I'm finally satisfied with the G2's screen. Thank you very much. :good:
Do you think this will work on tmobile version?
This looks great! Thank you.
Is there a way to hide the status bar at the top? Since we have the pulldown menu button I would like to hide the status bar entirely and free up that real estate.
thanks dude, works well! and confirmed it works with the black status bar mod
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk 4
does not work, I have a bootloop brick with no adb sup[port and cant boot recovery...
OK
1. Turn device off by holding power key down until bootloop stops.
2. Hold power, down volume and where the home key would be.
3. choose yes factory reset, should take you back to recovery....
chakra said:
Do you think this will work on tmobile version?
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chakra said:
does not work, I have a bootloop brick with no adb sup[port and cant boot recovery...
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I know for a fact that this will not work on T-Mobile directly, the same tweak will, but it would have to be T-Mobile's file version.
You should be able to garner ADB access from the LG splash boot screen by holding Vol Down on boot, it won't go into recovery but it will lock up on the LG logo and should be recognized by your comp, at least it worked for me during testing.
Get a T-Mobile owner to send you framework-res.apk from /system/framework and replace yours and you should be good to go.
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What folder app are you using to make them look like that?
thanks btw! i'm going to probably do this mod.
jim_0068 said:
What folder app are you using to make them look like that?
thanks btw! i'm going to probably do this mod.
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I'm actually using Nova Launcher, it has a few different Folder display options. You'll lose the ability to double-tap-screen-off on the homescreen, but you can still double-tap-screen-off on the status bar up top at any time to get the same result.
burningembers said:
I'm actually using Nova Launcher, it has a few different Folder display options. You'll lose the ability to double-tap-screen-off on the homescreen, but you can still double-tap-screen-off on the status bar up top at any time to get the same result.
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The Screen Off app from PlayStore will give you back the screen off tap ability when using Apex and Nova.
jspradling7 said:
The Screen Off app from PlayStore will give you back the screen off tap ability when using Apex and Nova.
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yep i use this, and it works great!
Does flashing this mod take the message quick reply away? When I installed the gmd app the other day I lost the quick reply no matter what I did. Can anyone confirm it still has pop up
frandre813 said:
Does flashing this mod take the message quick reply away? When I installed the gmd app the other day I lost the quick reply no matter what I did. Can anyone confirm it still has pop up
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yeah i still have it.
Thanks for this mod! Makes my phone perfect now!!
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk 2
frandre813 said:
Does flashing this mod take the message quick reply away? When I installed the gmd app the other day I lost the quick reply no matter what I did. Can anyone confirm it still has pop up
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jayochs said:
yeah i still have it.
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It shouldn't affect quick reply in any way. It is a relatively simple and unintrusive tweak, affecting a separate class file than what is involved with quick reply.
I don't know enough about how GMD works, but I know it is still quasi-beta and people can sometimes have weird interactions with untested UIs.
Cheers.
jspradling7 said:
The Screen Off app from PlayStore will give you back the screen off tap ability when using Apex and Nova.
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Thanks for that tidbit. I have actually been using Tasker to do it with Nova, but for people that don't have Tasker yet, and it's good to have options.
This worked great. It really makes a big difference.
Thank you
My Verizon G2 is rooted and has the OTA 11B software, so I haven't tried to get TWRP installed yet.
Is there any way to install one of these smaller navigation bars without flashing the zip via TWPR?
I tried the APK (renamed with as .apk), but they would not install.
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I'm developing new app that will allow to hide soft keys without loosing notification bar. it also adds auto hiding navigation bar replacement.
No systems files modifications, no reboot.
I have Nexus 7 and tested it. Now I want to test the technology on more devices. Please, help me. you will find development version and more details here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40784783
I'm sure you can just add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" in the build.prop to do this?
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xL3thalTuRdZz said:
I'm sure you can just add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" in the build.prop to do this?
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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Then you need to reboot device and if you mess up build.prop permissions you will get boot loop. This app will allow to hide/restore navigation bar on the fly and risk free
I have installed the all bit it isn't work. It Makes another bar on the one present net.
StupidIdea said:
Then you need to reboot device and if you mess up build.prop permissions you will get boot loop. This app will allow to hide/restore navigation bar on the fly and risk free
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True.
fer2503 said:
I have installed the all bit it isn't work. It Makes another bar on the one present net.
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Your device is rooted right? Metallijim in Nexus 4 thread confirmed that it works on Xperia Z and added screenshot too. Did you try version 'without.detection' ?
I have stock rom with root.. I have installed the apk and granted superuser permission but it doesn't work
It works for my phone, it would be perfect if the red trigger line turns transparent. Great works.
從我使用 Tapatalk 2 的 C6603 發送
It's works but what does "touch" trigger mode?
Works perfect on KA07
the application launched, but in the application when i touch the menu button "...", my phone crash and reboot.
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Tried the app on my ZL. The auto-hiding works and the replacement reacts, but it is rather small, like the status bar. Allowing to change the dpi of the replacement would be appreciated.
xXYoshiXx said:
Tried the app on my ZL. The auto-hiding works and the replacement reacts, but it is rather small, like the status bar. Allowing to change the dpi of the replacement would be appreciated.
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I released new update and now you can adjust bar size.
The PlayStore says it is not compatible with the Xperia ZL.
xXYoshiXx said:
The PlayStore says it is not compatible with the Xperia ZL.
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I only enable tested devices. Enabled ZL now and it should be available in a few hours, when Play Store update its cache.
Still not available, maybe you have to enable the model c6503?
Thanks alot, this is excellent, going to buy pro if I don't exeperience any weird fc's or other issues
StupidIdea said:
Hi,
I'm developing new app that will allow to hide soft keys without loosing notification bar. it also adds auto hiding navigation bar replacement.
No systems files modifications, no reboot.
I have Nexus 7 and tested it. Now I want to test the technology on more devices. Please, help me. you will find development version and more details here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40784783
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The app works great and I like it!! Only some minor issues:
-When you change to full screen the wallpaper sometimes change to the original (known issue).
-When reboot sometimes the notification bar disappear for a minute or less.
-When you hide soft keys or show soft keys the percent battery on the status bar disappear.
Thank you
xXYoshiXx said:
Still not available, maybe you have to enable the model c6503?
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Thanks. Enabled c6503 now.
incodnita said:
The app works great and I like it!! Only some minor issues:
-When you change to full screen the wallpaper sometimes change to the original (known issue).
-When reboot sometimes the notification bar disappear for a minute or less.
-When you hide soft keys or show soft keys the percent battery on the status bar disappear.
Thank you
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These are a bit tricky to fix, but I'm researching it. I hope to improve Quick NavBar enough that you won't need turn on/off stock soft keys often. I added Google Now button in latest dev version release.
StupidIdea said:
Thanks. Enabled c6503 now.
These are a bit tricky to fix, but I'm researching it. I hope to improve Quick NavBar enough that you won't need turn on/off stock soft keys often. I added Google Now button in latest dev version release.
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Could you add the possibility to change the softkey distance and the possibility to change the softkey's png in the future release?...maybe only for pro. Fantastic work
Anyone know of an app that works on lollipop for reboot shortcuts?
Or better yet a way to mod power menu to include them. Either or would be great.
Thanks!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.impsycho.bootdroid
Don't like it but it's the only one I've seen that works with the N6 :/
This was on my phone when I got it. Unless somehow I restored it from titanium. Works good.
app called "Power Menu"
Mahapederdon said:
This was on my phone when I got it. Unless somehow I restored it from titanium. Works good.
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thanks for sharing, that app works with my T-Mo N6.
Reboot menu works as well, and imo looks better.
Franco makes one that has reboot, reboot bootloader, and reboot recovery
kingston73 said:
Reboot menu works as well, and imo looks better.
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Gonna check it out. Quick reboot is pretty ugly. Haha.
I like it, it's simple and not cartoonish.
kingston73 said:
I like it, it's simple and not cartoonish.
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I like it. Thanks mayn.
+1 for Reboot Menu app.
Is there not a "advanced reboot" option under security in the settings?
Posted from a Nexus 6 running Slim Rom
clothednblack said:
Is there not a "advanced reboot" option under security in the settings?
Posted from a Nexus 6 running Slim Rom
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Not in the stock rom. Off topic but is there really a slim rom for this now?
kingston73 said:
Not in the stock rom. Off topic but is there really a slim rom for this now?
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Yes. Look in the general section for the thread. Using it right now for this post.
kingston73 said:
Not in the stock rom. Off topic but is there really a slim rom for this now?
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Ok, I wasn't sure if it was there in stock because that was a place I never looked for it till I flashed slim.
Posted from a Nexus 6 running Slim Rom
I liked to use reboot manager. Free app.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
Reboot Menu is great thanks guys!
Reboot Manager is nice too
My favorite is using Power Toggles in the notification pull down. Join beta on g+ so you'll have the dark material look. The power menu that pops up after tapping Shutdown Menu toggle looks fantastic and how stock, dark material would look. Being in the shade allows you to reboot from anywhere as long as the screen is on.
guitardedhero said:
My favorite is using Power Toggles in the notification pull down. Join beta on g+ so you'll have the dark material look. The power menu that pops up after tapping Shutdown Menu toggle looks fantastic and how stock, dark material would look. Being in the shade allows you to reboot from anywhere as long as the screen is on.
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Searched for "Power Toggles" group on G+ but didn't find them.
I stumbled across a custom quick setting app yesterday and I thought it was worth sharing. It's kinda limited at the moment but you can change tiles, hide status bar icons and enable percentage in the status bar battery icon.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quinny898.app.customquicksettings
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
The app does allow you to add a custom tile though, which is more than you can do with the system ui page. Hopefully it gets more features soon.
I'm on stock and neither of these work for me.
MrDSL said:
I'm on stock and neither of these work for me.
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Did you hold down the cog at the top of the quick settings pulldown, if it's active you should have a little spanner next to it.
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Yeah holding down on the settings great does nothing for me.
I need to get did of that stupid do not disturb option that's there.
Very annoying
your doing something wrong, i'm on stock and works for me
fleebailey33 said:
your doing something wrong, i'm on stock and works for me
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Dunno what in doing wrong all I gotta do is hold it. Weird
Worked for me although I had to try holding the cog down twice before it opened up the options in the settings.thanks for sharing the secret!
MrDSL said:
Dunno what in doing wrong all I gotta do is hold it. Weird
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make sure you hold it down in the center of the cog and I would give it like a good ten or twenty seconds if need be. Mine took two tries and then it worked perfectly.
Still no go..
I'm using a rro layers theme but don't see how that can effect it.
You have to hold it down for a while. I did it for 10 seconds.
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Makes no sense why this doesnt work for me..Guess I'll just wait for the settings in a custom ROM or something.
The cog actually spins under your finger, use a stylus or something that will allow you to see the cog whilst you press it.
MrDSL said:
Makes no sense why this doesnt work for me..Guess I'll just wait for the settings in a custom ROM or something.
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Do you have a little wrench near the cog? If you do, it's already enabled. Then, go into settings and scroll to the bottom.
ill give it a shot but none of that is there...no wrench and no action when holding.
also make sure you dont have animations in dev settings turned off. animations must be on for it to work.
mchockeyvette27 said:
also make sure you dont have animations in dev settings turned off. animations must be on for it to work.
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I thought that might be it but turned then back on and still no go.
Try rebooting after after turning them on?
mchockeyvette27 said:
Try rebooting after after turning them on?
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hmmm worth a shot i suppose..I'll try that when my girl gets home.
add3421 said:
You dont actually need this app. If you hold down the gear in the top right of the drop down for about 5 seconds it will have a pop up saying you enable the additional settings. there is additional menu in settings now. Best feature is being able to see battery percentage.
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I've been trying to figure that out for an hr thanks
Hey,
I used this on my S8 Plus, and tried it on my Note 8 and it works too. It adds the option for a black navbar back in the Display > Navigation Bar settings. Just install the APK, reboot and head into the settings to turn it on.
http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/MZAFQhNP/file.html
Cheers
Wonder why they removed it. Did they want to avoid screen burn in with this model?
Yea was remove due to burn in or wash out
https://www.google.com/amp/www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-black-nav-bar-update-779995/amp/
ghammer80 said:
Hey,
I used this on my S8 Plus, and tried it on my Note 8 and it works too. It adds the option for a black navbar back in the Display > Navigation Bar settings. Just install the APK, reboot and head into the settings to turn it on.
http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/MZAFQhNP/file.html
Cheers
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Thank you much for this, it was driving me nuts and all other colors are lame and are not consistent with a blacked-out theme.
Much appreciated!
Nevermind, the option was blacked out due to black theme. Thanks!
Not seeing where you turn this on. No option in the Navbar settings.
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MILH0U5E said:
Nevermind, the option was blacked out due to black theme. Thanks!
Not seeing where you turn this on. No option in the Navbar settings.
Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk
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Just select apply current theme. There were several other threads on this before this one popped up.
Great ???
ghammer80 said:
Hey,
I used this on my S8 Plus, and tried it on my Note 8 and it works too. It adds the option for a black navbar back in the Display > Navigation Bar settings. Just install the APK, reboot and head into the settings to turn it on.
http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/MZAFQhNP/file.html
Cheers
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Seems to have odd permission requirements? Not sure why it needs to access the phone, or alter SD contents?
xile6 said:
Yea was remove due to burn in or wash out
https://www.google.com/amp/www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-black-nav-bar-update-779995/amp/
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Dang, I really wanted to use this but now I wont way too paranoid.
Thanks, it works. Navbar was my go to, but it was not working very good with immersive mode + when keyboard appeared.
Works great!
Why does it need access to the sd card?
BriniaSona said:
Why does it need access to the sd card?
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See if this one does, I don't believe it did. If it does it's probably because that's where you have it stored prior to installation.
StevePritchard said:
Seems to have odd permission requirements? Not sure why it needs to access the phone, or alter SD contents?
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I can confirm it ask for SD card and Phone permissions, both versions uploaded here in the thread. I went ahead and disabled the permissions and seems to work fine still, even after a restart. Still odd to ask for phone permissions tho
Can't get this to Work
borijess said:
Can't get this to Work
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Install and go to settings if you are using a black theme already you might not see the Dark bubble in those color list, just press the last dark spot.
borijess said:
Can't get this to Work
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Just select apply current theme after you've rebooted.
ggrant3876 said:
Just select apply current theme after you've rebooted.
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What theme are you using?
mankvl said:
What theme are you using?
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I'm using sd_black from samsung theme store with parts and pieces of several substratum themes and several different layers.
Works on mine once theme controls for Nav bar were turned off.
I know some people are looking for this. I have been searching through a lot of posts and found some Apk's that didn't work or worked through the Samsung theme blaba. I found one that works without too much trouble, install and reboot! Sometimes it will ask to be Uninstalled when you delete a app. Just click cancel, sorry for original maker but I cannot find the post where I found the Apk.
Make sure to have an alternate way of navigating before installing!
Edit: Found original post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ions-note8-t3678166/post74274701#post74274701
I love the concept but long home press stops working, and alternatives to the nav bar dont work in secure mode.
Does any one know of a working navbar height reducer?
I have tried a few apk's that were working on S8+ but they have no effect on Note 8.
Thanks in advance
**Edit**
Found one
What I'd prefer is the ability to see my nav icons only across the entire system, across all apps, but make the background of the nav bar transparent. Using no themes. Stock. Does that make sense? Things are transparent whilst I'm on the home screen, naturally. So that's not an issue. But across all apps? That's what I'd LOVE to have.
roaduardo said:
What I'd prefer is the ability to see my nav icons only across the entire system, across all apps, but make the background of the nav bar transparent. Using no themes. Stock. Does that make sense? Things are transparent whilst I'm on the home screen, naturally. So that's not an issue. But across all apps? That's what I'd LOVE to have.
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Yea id like that too
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
jh787 said:
Does any one know of a working navbar height reducer?
I have tried a few apk's that were working on S8+ but they have no effect on Note 8.
Thanks in advance
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Found one
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Are you using the one in the link in the OP? I am but it seems like its touch sensitivity is off. I find myself dang here mashing the buttons just to get it to work.
xbmoyx said:
Are you using the one in the link in the OP? I am but it seems like its touch sensitivity is off. I find myself dang here mashing the buttons just to get it to work.
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Nope.
I'm using the one attached to this post.
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Nope.
I'm using the one attached to this post.
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I believe both of those are the same because I am having the same issue. I think the problem is my fingers are too fat to properly hit those smaller icons. :silly:
Probably.
Have you tried reducing the DPI in developer options?
This also has the effect of reducing nav bar size.
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Probably.
Have you tried reducing the DPI in developer options?
This also has the effect of reducing nav bar size.
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To give you an idea.
DPI at 550 with nav bar reduced.
It not happened on android 8.0. Pls help
evildarkn3ss said:
I know some people are looking for this. I have been searching through a lot of posts and found some Apk's that didn't work or worked through the Samsung theme blaba. I found one that works without too much trouble, install and reboot! Sometimes it will ask to be Uninstalled when you delete a app. Just click cancel, sorry for original maker but I cannot find the post where I found the Apk.
Make sure to have an alternate way of navigating before installing!
Edit: Found original post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ions-note8-t3678166/post74274701#post74274701
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not working with oreo
jh787 said:
Does any one know of a working navbar height reducer?
I have tried a few apk's that were working on S8+ but they have no effect on Note 8.
Thanks in advance
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Found one
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Could you share the one you found? Does it work with Oreo?
kevinat0r said:
Could you share the one you found? Does it work with Oreo?
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That was a long time ago. I currently have it set up as follows.
You can see the height of the nav bar in one of the screen shots.
jh787 said:
That was a long time ago. I currently have it set up as follows.
You can see the height of the nav bar in one of the screen shots.
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What you use to change height?
PhilPan said:
What you use to change height?
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I just increased the dpi in developer settings (MInimum width 576dp)
tuyen_bacninh said:
It not happened on android 8.0. Pls help
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try this. you need adb though
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/remove-oreo-navbar-completely-t3772217
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kevinat0r said:
Could you share the one you found? Does it work with Oreo?
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you can try this and set your own values. you need adb
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/remove-oreo-navbar-completely-t3772217
How to make the navbar smaller?
edit navbar_remover.apk supports Oreo, please @Tigerhoods
ADB Method is so Far Working Best With Little Compromise....adb Shell wm overscan 0,0,0,-179 Works on my note 8, Try Different Values, For Navigation I am using Swipe Navigation. so Far I Love It,
Thank You @luisshnyder