Change the size of the nav bar to get more screen real estate no root

[clownin72]

Borrowed this from another site but thought some of you might like it. Works great.
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...s-navigation-bar-height-without-root-0178227/

 

[LordAndroid]

Couldn't get the apk to download using the link on the site

 

[anon(7894520)]

Apparently, next OTA update will add the option of hiding the navegaron bar.

 

[TechWhore]

Awesome thanks!

 

[mlblack16]

Borrowed this from another site but thought some of you might like it. Works great.
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...s-navigation-bar-height-without-root-0178227/

So you've tried this? I'm curious if it's truly as easy as just doing an uninstall through the app manager to return to default height.

 

[ABOSWORTH007]

Neat little trick. It works well. I did it on my phone earlier and it's definitely simple and makes the nav bar smaller. I went with the smallest option.

 

[ABOSWORTH007]

So you've tried this? I'm curious if it's truly as easy as just doing an uninstall through the app manager to return to default height.

Yes, all you have to do is go to your apps in the settings and uninstall the com.whalesplaho.framework file and reboot and you're back to stock.

 

[vwite]

Thanks OP!

why minimize size when you can hide it all together. look in XDA forums for instant fix.

because sometimes I want the bar to be there so I can use it without extra steps.

 

[vwite]

it will be there but hides when not in use

no other way is even an option.

so if I tap for example on the bottom corner it would go back/show recent apps even though the buttons are not visible? I wouldn't have to swipe first to show then tap on the button?

 

[SlippySlimm]

so if I tap for example on the bottom corner it would go back/show recent apps even though the buttons are not visible? I wouldn't have to swipe first to show then tap on the button?

Download Swipe Navigation from the play store and use that. Won't have to worry about it. Or just change the size of the nav bar if that's what you want to do. If you went full immersive, you would have to swipe up first to get the nav bar back and then use back or access recent apps. I didn't include home obviously, because you could just hard press for that button. Swipe Navigation allows you to not have to worry about that added step of having to bring back the nav bar while in full immersion mode. I set mine up for right edge use and it's perfect. Hell, I use it even while I have my nav bar active. It's just easier to reach than the nav bar most of the time if you set it up right.

 

[SlippySlimm]

no extra steps. im fine with my method. its called MINIMAL ABD AND FAST BOOT. install on pc not device. look in xda forum. those are where they develop android apps.im lazy and dense, if it works for me in ten seconds or less it will work for thousands.without root.

here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

wont post again.

We're aware of the possibilities with full immersive mode via adb. That's not what this particular thread is all about.

 

[SlippySlimm]

why minimize size when you can hide it all together. look in XDA forums for instant fix.

Why not have both a small nav bar, when you need/want it there, and the option of full immersive mode?

I have both setup on my phone, along with swipe navigation, and I use it both ways. For example, there are keyboard issues while in full immersive mode in texting apps and the like, such as Textra, that aren't present without immersive mode enabled. In that situation, I like to have everything enabled. It's nice to be able to make the nav bar smaller in that circumstance, while I'm forced to have it enabled.

 

[vwite]

guys, ive offered kindly for more screen, and many want smaller nav bar. for those you TRY MY method, why want smaller bar when it can hide and return when needed. im sorry, i know i gave solution. its a 5 minute setup and seconds to hide or show bar. simple.

Most of us are fully aware of "YOUR method" and that it can be done via ABD, most of us tried it probably in May if not in April but I personally went back to stock because I like to just tap instead of swipe+tap for back or recents

 

[vwite]

are you aware of how abrasive you look replying as such and just cant stay on topic. please direct your being upset elsewhere. trolling is not the issue.cant you play well with others. theres other forums that can help you with whatever else you are confused on.if it makes you feel good to insult me, go right ahead, youre only inciting unrest to others with the badgering of targeting me.im so proud im ethecal and helpful to others. this forum is for helping, dont respond and troll my replies.

can you explain the difference between "YOUR method" and the immersive mode that comes with the OTA?

 

[sydneycooper1979]

Ladies and gentlemen, please keep discussion productive and on topic. Personal attacks, insults, taking threads off topic and other disruptive posting behaviors are not acceptable. If you do not like a post, please behave like an adult and move on, or if you feel it violates the forum rules, please report it. At no point should members be calling each other out in posts. Thanks.

 

[alexcapone]

If you decrease the size of the nav bar via the apk download will it have any affect on the future ota update that will allow you to hide the nav bar?

 

[alexcapone]

I'm getting a message from Lookout Security telling me this overlay is a threat. Never got an alert like this so not sure if I should be alarmed. Is there any reason not to trust the APK file?