Any way to remove NFC and alarm clock from status bar without root?

[Sam_Gs7]

Hmm..... My NFC has been on for a week and my daily alarm is always set. And I have nothing about these showing on the screen.

@oneformula: Like other members said the NFC + AoD=Always on Display
can Not be Deleted but let us disabled them: Sadly we've no choice of decide
which default apps to keep,.These 2apps are highly used, so better kepthem

 

[hallux]

You should definitely have the option to show our hide any of them. It should be like the notifications area on the Windows taskbar.

Android includes the ability to show/hide icons such as NFC and alarms, it's called System UI Tuner. However, Samsung chooses not to allow its users to benefit from this feature. System UI Tuner also allows folks to have the battery % embedded inside the battery icon, so you get the best of both worlds.

 

[exempli_gratia]

Android includes the ability to show/hide icons such as NFC and alarms, it's called System UI Tuner. However, Samsung chooses not to allow its users to benefit from this feature. System UI Tuner also allows folks to have the battery % embedded inside the battery icon, so you get the best of both worlds.

Agreed on System UI Tuner access. Come on Samsung.

But Google's battery % is tiny font. In that regard Samsung improved that.

 

[alexcapone]

I came across exact instructions to remove the icons via ADB:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/c...move_status_bar_icons_without_root_using_adb/

 

[munnarg]

One of the many things I love about Samsung Pay is the fact that you don't need to keep NFC on. Samsung Pay will automatically turn NFC on and back off once completed.

 

[jlost]

You actually don't need NFC on to use Samsung pay, I have it off and I use Samsung Pay all the time

SP turns it in when you go to use it and off when you don't.

 

[wolosyks]

Not sure about NFC but this command inside of an ADB shell will remove the alarm clock.
$ adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist alarm_clock

To remove the blacklist:
$ adb shell settings delete secure icon_blacklist

Below is a mapping of the icon names to their Settings description:

Name | Settings Description
cast | Cast
hotspot | Hotspot
bluetooth | Bluetooth
zen | Do not disturb
alarm_clock | Alarm
managed_profile | Work profile
wifi | Wi-Fi
ethernet Ehternet
mobile Cellular Data
airplane Airplane Mode

Theoretically, if you wanted to remove all of the icons:
$ adb shell settings get secure icon_blacklist mobile,airplane,managed_profile,zen,cast,wifi,alarm_clock,hotspot,bluetooth

 

[PaulQ]

Hmm... I don't have an NFC icon... Right?

Have unlocked model.

 

[mary beth hale]

That's strange.

 

[mary beth hale]

Curious So I turned on NFC. No icon for me either... Using Nova launcher on US unlocked S8. I know it was visible when I set the phone up. Wierd

 

[PaulQ]

Oh. I should have mentioned I am using Action Launcher but I'm not aware of any setting that lets me change the NFC icon visibility.

 

[pankaj981]

Curious So I turned on NFC. No icon for me either... Using Nova launcher on US unlocked S8. I know it was visible when I set the phone up. Wierd

None of the unlocked models show the NFC icon on the status bar. That was the case for the S7E too.

 

[mary beth hale]

None of the unlocked models show the NFC icon on the status bar. That was the case for the S7E too.

Thanks!

 

[Ziich47]

I never turn on my NFC and I have never had a problem pairing any Bluetooth devices, and I have about 5 right now paired to the phone, so am I missing something here?

About Android Pay yes, that's a most, but that's why Samsung Pay is so good, obviously if you have a participant bank and card then it makes no sense to use Android Pay over Samsung Pay because SP will work wherever Android Pay works on those NFC tap and pay terminals in addition to the rest (most of them really) of regular magnetic stripe readers. It even turns NFC on temporarily when needed if it turns off, great little feature. I can't forget to mention the Samsung Rewards program and the new deals you can get from tons of merchants online and in Stores.

Nfc of not needed to pair devices it's just cool to do so.
I tried Samsung pay and didn't like it. I have had several issues with it. I am used to Android pay and prefer it. Plus it has all my rewards and loyalty cards in there already from previous phones.

 

[Ziich47]

Android includes the ability to show/hide icons such as NFC and alarms, it's called System UI Tuner. However, Samsung chooses not to allow its users to benefit from this feature. System UI Tuner also allows folks to have the battery % embedded inside the battery icon, so you get the best of both worlds.

I miss it so much from my one plus 3