[kkel19]

The screen almost becomes a S3 screen with those software buttons..kinda defeats the whole 5.2 screen..with that one whole inch gone due to the buttons. Does root or any mods help it autohide?

[ratchetjaw#AC]

Love this phone also but feel the same way. Really thought they would autohide. Seems like they do sometimes like in YouTube vids but not games?makes no sense

[Nreeldeep]

The screen almost becomes a S3 screen with those software buttons..kinda defeats the whole 5.2 screen..with that one whole inch gone due to the buttons. Does root or any mods help it autohide?

The buttons on your phone take up an entire inch? I'd return that device and make sure you check the new one before leaving the store because the buttons on my unit protrude about a quarter of an inch into the screen.
The software buttons are only meant to autohide when video viewing and game playing. I don't want the buttons to autohide when I'm navigating other areas of the phone because if they autohide, you have to constantly tap the screen to unhide them.
Either way, go check on that inch.

[Brandon Worley]

Root your phone. Download auto hide soft keys from the play store.

[ratchetjaw#AC]

The buttons on your phone take up an entire inch? I'd return that device and make sure you check the new one before leaving the store because the buttons on my unit protrude about a quarter of an inch into the screen.
The software buttons are only meant to autohide when video viewing and game playing. I don't want the buttons to autohide when I'm navigating other areas of the phone because if they autohide, you have to constantly tap the screen to unhide them.
Either way, go check on that inch.

Mine don't disappear when playing games?

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[GeekMoxie]

I may be one of the minority that do not like the on-screen buttons. I prefer to have as much screen real estate as possible.
My S4 makes me happy in this regard, but it looks like there is a strong shift to on screen buttons so I may just have to get used to it.

[MagicTalkingTaco]

For some reason mine don't hide when I watch YouTube, can I force hide them?

[ratchetjaw#AC]

For some reason mine don't hide when I watch YouTube, can I force hide them?

Try tapping the screen once the video starts also are you using the app or browser?

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[Nreeldeep]

For some reason mine don't hide when I watch YouTube, can I force hide them?

I noticed that on videos the buttons auto hid some of the time. The same thing happens with some games. I'm at a loss. But it's not near the top of my list so I'm cool with it.

[MagicTalkingTaco]

Thx for the help. Using the app solved that problem. Thx again.

[ratchetjaw#AC]

Thx for the help. Using the app solved that problem. Thx again.

You're welcome, enjoy this beast

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[cobra617]

I agree with folks that don't like on screen buttons. To me it is a waste of screen real estate. I much prefer capacitive buttons.

[Ken7]

I agree with folks that don't like on screen buttons. To me it is a waste of screen real estate. I much prefer capacitive buttons.

I have mixed emotions about capacitive buttons. Yes, it's nice they leave you with a bit more screen real estate, but it's a pain when you're in the dark, the capacitive buttons have timed out, and you have to feel around for them.

[mzimand]

Root your phone. Download auto hide soft keys from the play store.

Awesome app.

[kkel19]

thanks for the awesome APP!!! god this phone is awesome...got the hyperion black TPU case..black on black making it look SICK now.

[moosc]

Some games n apps may not have the code to auto hide the softkeys. What does the media call it more fragmentation ;-)

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[moosc]

There's more customization with these keys then other keys more nexus like.

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[JHBThree]

I agree with folks that don't like on screen buttons. To me it is a waste of screen real estate. I much prefer capacitive buttons.

With capacitive buttons its impossible to whittle the bezels down to the size that the g2 has.

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[Jodiuh]

I have mixed emotions about capacitive buttons. Yes, it's nice they leave you with a bit more screen real estate, but it's a pain when you're in the dark, the capacitive buttons have timed out, and you have to feel around for them.

I have been using a Note 2 for almost 6 months. I keep the capacitive button lights off. I have never had an issue finding them in the dark and MUCH prefer them off the screen and not lit...just now I went for the space button and hit the home button...grrr.

With capacitive buttons its impossible to whittle the bezels down to the size that the g2 has.

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The bottom bezel of the Note 2 and G2 are literally the same size. If Samsung could fit them in, LG could have too. The lack of capacitive buttons is a major letdown with this phone IMO.


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[ratchetjaw#AC]

I have been using a Note 2 for almost 6 months. I keep the capacitive button lights off. I have never had an issue finding them in the dark and MUCH prefer them off the screen and not lit...just now I went for the space button and hit the home button...grrr.


The bottom bezel of the Note 2 and G2 are literally the same size. If Samsung could fit them in, LG could have too. The lack of capacitive buttons is a major letdown with this phone IMO.


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To each there own really. I like them and one of the reasons I got it. Just hope a software update adds a feature to remove on certain apps. Its a cleaner look to me

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[Jodiuh]

How can it be cleaner that no keys @ all? They pop up in every game too, LOL.

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[moosc]

Email the developer to fix it

How can it be cleaner that no keys @ all? They pop up in every game too, LOL.

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[Ken7]

It seems every time I read a phone review and this issue is discussed, it seems the concensus is they don't like capacitive buttons. I don't feel strongly about it one way or the other.

[Jodiuh]

Some of the games minimize the onscreen buttons to little dots. Though the whole bar still takes up 1/2 an inch or more of screen space that's completely unnecessary. There was PLENTY OF BEZEL for them to have put proper capacitive buttons. Then simply provide the option to have those buttons display on for 15/30/1min/2min/5min/10min, or OFF, or always on. 3 buttons, all capacitive (none of this silly push button business like the Note has), menu, home, return. That simple.

[return_0]

Some of the games minimize the onscreen buttons to little dots. Though the whole bar still takes up 1/2 an inch or more of screen space that's completely unnecessary. There was PLENTY OF BEZEL for them to have put proper capacitive buttons. Then simply provide the option to have those buttons display on for 15/30/1min/2min/5min/10min, or OFF, or always on. 3 buttons, all capacitive (none of this silly push button business like the Note has), menu, home, return. That simple.

Seriously, There's a problem with your phone if the on-screen buttons take up half an inch or more of screen space.

And no, there wasn't any bezel room for capacitive buttons. If you look at pictures of the G2 and GS4, you'll see that the G2 has less bezel.

The biggest advantage of on-screen buttons is that you can customize them to your liking or even keep them hid with a ROM like ParanoidAndroid. With capacitive buttons, they're stuck there forever.