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hide navigation bar

Hi
Want to hide my navigation bar?
Any suggestions on how to go about it?

I would like to know this as well. AMOLED screens scare me.
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I think "pie control" does not require root.
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I'm using swipe navigation, that's the reason i want to hide it.
Save the extra screen space

https: // play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.immersive (remove spaces)
I use this and highly recommend it for apps not requiring the keyboard much. Reason for this is that the keyboard will not appear while in full screen mode unless you swipe up, bring back the navigation keys, and then tap in the fillable field again. Otherwise it's the perfect app for long bouts of scrolling in apps like most reddit clients, twitter, google+, etc.

Power Toggle also has a quicksetting tile option for immersive mode im using nova launcher and i dont know if it's intentional or not but they have the option to make the navigation bar transparent. Give "Navbar app" a shot i think they have an option for a transparent bar as .
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Where is the option in Nova launcher to make the nav transparent?
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If you go under "Look and Feel" there should be an option that says "Hide notification", transparent, and dark. I tbought this was only fir the notification bar on the top but it instead made the navigation bar on the horrml
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I pulled the build.prop file via adb but can't seem to push it back after editing cuz i can't adb from recovery.

Hey,
So, screen burn in is definitely a concern of mine as well. I am well versed in AMOLED burn in going all the way back to the Droid Incredible and Verizon Fascinate days. From what I remember, it largely has to do with the black areas of the screen (notification bar, nav bar) not having any pixels being exercised. So, in essence, the rest of the screens pixels age (or burn in) creating that effect. Static images also burn in (nav bar buttons... Also concerning). I noticed somebody posted an app to change the nav bar colors with each app that's opened. Would this not prevent burn in as well as those pixels are now getting equally exercised along with the rest of the screen (with the colors changing too... Their being no static image)?
Just curious.

I edited the build.prop but I get system UI force close when I restart. Any ideas on how to stop that from happening? I want to use lmt launcher. Can't stand the nav bar.

easiest way to hide navigation bar is with Tiles app, with the imersive mode toggle. Doesn't require root either. Just an adb command to provide a certain permission.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-tiles-t3423850

I used terminal and "settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*" command and I now have a stable phone. I hope an option to permanently disable the navbar will come along like the qemu line in build.prop

pxan8 said:
I used terminal and "settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*" command and I now have a stable phone. I hope an option to permanently disable the navbar will come along like the qemu line in build.prop
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You used this after doing that qemu line in build.prop right? So basically two steps, one to make the nav bar go away, with the build.prop method and then the second one in terminal to get rid of the Force Close pop ups after a reboot? Am I right?

ithehappy said:
You used this after doing that qemu line in build.prop right? So basically two steps, one to make the nav bar go away, with the build.prop method and then the second one in terminal to get rid of the Force Close pop ups after a reboot? Am I right?
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No, just the terminal command. If I change the build.prop I get system Ui force close. Unfortunately haven't figured out how to stop the fc pop ups. I just put the navbar in permanent immersive mode.
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"Su"
"settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*"

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pxan8 said:
No, just the terminal command. If I change the build.prop I get system Ui force close. Unfortunately haven't figured out how to stop the fc pop ups. I just put the navbar in permanent immersive mode.
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"settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*"
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Well that's great then. I am gonna try this out. If this terminal command makes it go away permanently and doesn't cause that FC issue then its better than the build.prop edit right? :laugh:

ithehappy said:
Well that's great then. I am gonna try this out. If this terminal command makes it go away permanently and doesn't cause that FC issue then its better than the build.prop edit right? :laugh:
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Definitely better than the build.prop. At least this way the phone is stable

pxan8 said:
Definitely better than the build.prop. At least this way the phone is stable
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Hey mate how to revert to old settings? I ran that command and it hides the navigation bar, but it still comes up when I swipe from bottom, which is annoying as I use GMD and I don't need it to come up at all. So I guess I'll go with the build.prop method, but just wanna know how to revert to old settings in Terminal.

ithehappy said:
Hey mate how to revert to old settings? I ran that command and it hides the navigation bar, but it still comes up when I swipe from bottom, which is annoying as I use GMD and I don't need it to come up at all. So I guess I'll go with the build.prop method, but just wanna know how to revert to old settings in Terminal.
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Hi... It's easy, the answer is right here on XDA...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/how-to-enable-true-immersive-modes-t3554299
Cheers...

Gestures instead of navigation bar on OP5T

Hi.
Got my OP5T 4 days back..
Does anyone in the forum know if we can use only gestures instead of virtual navigation buttons like iPhone x..coz I hate how it consumes space at the bottom..
Previously I was using all in one gestures to control my volume in OP3.
Thanks,
Shyam
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I would love if it had the same gestures as the iPhone X.

All in one gesture, and if u go down to the themes and apps portion of this forum there is a post that shows u how to hide the navigation bar

Dunno if this is what you're looking for, but on my previous device I used the app "J Touch" from the Play Store as my navbar replacement+. Haven't got my 5T yet, but i intend to load it up immediately as I, too, dislike losing that precious real estate.

Using All In One Gesture and disabled the nav bar using Substratum's Navbar Height Changer theme (requires root).
Works like a charm. No more hitting the home button when missing the keyboard space bar!

S1mon12 said:
Using All In One Gesture and disabled the nav bar using Substratum's Navbar Height Changer theme (requires root).
Works like a charm. No more hitting the home button when missing the keyboard space bar!
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I'm doing the same but it breaks the power menu I've found. It does a soft reset instead of bringing up my reboot options. At least I think that's what's happened.

saccentekennedy said:
I'm doing the same but it breaks the power menu I've found. It does a soft reset instead of bringing up my reboot options. At least I think that's what's happened.
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Same here, but I installed the Reboot app to fix this.

Thanks guys! I hid my navbar, and installed All in one gestures. This is nice

I use swipe navigation for gestures. But I cannot for now hide the navigation bar permanently. For infos, I'm not rooted.

lyall29 said:
Thanks guys! I hid my navbar, and installed All in one gestures. This is nice
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How is it?
It won't launch without the location permission for advertising purposes.

I'm now running xposed to disable the navbar, but of course that triggers safetynet...
I'd really appreciate if someone could help finding a way to disable the navbar without xposed and the reboot breaking subtratum theme I would be extremely grateful!

nxss4 said:
I'm now running xposed to disable the navbar, but of course that triggers safetynet...
I'd really appreciate if someone could help finding a way to disable the navbar without xposed and the reboot breaking subtratum theme I would be extremely grateful!
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what module are you using for xposed?

Bradl79 said:
what module are you using for xposed?
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Gravitybox!
In 'navigation bar tweaks' turn on the master switch and then turn 'enable navigation bar' off.
It should work fine after a reboot!

nxss4 said:
Gravitybox!
In 'navigation bar tweaks' turn on the master switch and then turn 'enable navigation bar' off.
It should work fine after a reboot!
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lmao thank u, i tried finding something in Gravity Box, i guess i over looked it, thank u

Bradl79 said:
lmao thank u, i tried finding something in Gravity Box, i guess i over looked it, thank u
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No problem, you can follow my tutorial if you want to do this without xposed / tripping safety net:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/guide-rid-navbar-drawbacks-xposed-t3712135

S1mon12 said:
Using All In One Gesture and disabled the nav bar using Substratum's Navbar Height Changer theme (requires root).
Works like a charm. No more hitting the home button when missing the keyboard space bar!
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I combined 0 nav bar height with LMT https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
and swipe navigation https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suphi.swipenavigation&hl=en

You can also bind navigation actions like back, home, recent to an edge menu like Swiftly Switch. (no root or xposed required) Though you do have to enable permissions like drawing over other applications.

All of these solutions seem kinda messy and require rooting. Is there no clean way to do this without modding my phone?

Midnight Marauder said:
All of these solutions seem kinda messy and require rooting. Is there no clean way to do this without modding my phone?
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Just Use The Default Auto Hide Nav Bar Option. It Doesn't Work only on the homescreen, and elsewhere it works like a charm

G1nk1 said:
Just Use The Default Auto Hide Nav Bar Option. It Doesn't Work only on the homescreen, and elsewhere it works like a charm
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ah cool, thanks!

Any navbar apps that add menu? Returning Android newbie

I had an iPhone for a few years and the pixel brought me back. The progress android has made has been phenomenal but I see a few things missing that used to be here before. Honestly I think I'm overlooking it but who knows.
FYI I have an unlocked bootloader and am running magisk running stock rom and kernel.
1. I used to love my Note 1's navbar with the search and menu button in the navbar. I remember xposed being able to do it but the modules haven't been updated and just cause a bootloop on the pixel. The customnavbar by paphonb doesn't allow you to have the menu button on the bar. Is there a way to make this work with oreo?
2. What happened to the text notifications? I replaced Google's main text app with Textra but I recall there being custom notifications and ringers all being in the contacts app.
3. What happened to changing the apps notification sound? Back then it was really easy to set the sound of the apps but I hardly see that feature.
4. Can you change the lockscreen clock font? I changed my system font and the clock has a question mark where the colon used to be. I know I could find another font but I really like this one.
5. How do you get in and out of the phone quickly? I find myself double tapping on the display and most of the time it works. Is there a better way?
Note: I saw some of these tweaks were on substratum but I couldn't get it to work for me. I tried to use substratum but the themes won't take because I'm on stock or because I don't know what I'm doing. I would like a clean lockscreen or one where I could swipe to the left or right and start recording. I forget the name but there used to be an app that customized the lockscreen.
If anyone could help me figure out Oreo I would greatly appreciate it!
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I don't have much time this morning but I can answer for 1,4 and 5 at least.
1."Custom Navigation Bar"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/font-flashable-ubuntu-font-zip-pixel-2-t3710892
5. I believe finger print sensor is the fastest entry

ikenvape said:
I don't have much time this morning but I can answer for 1,4 and 5 at least.
1."Custom Navigation Bar"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/font-flashable-ubuntu-font-zip-pixel-2-t3710892
5. I believe finger print sensor is the fastest entry
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Thank you so much for your help!
The font fix is exactly what I needed. I hated that square or question mark for the colon!
The custom nav bar app is the one I was talking about by php. I don't see a way to add the menu button to the nav bar on that app but I'll look and confirm.
I still use my iPhone silicone cases for this phone so the fingerprint won't work. That's disappointing I thought there might be a quicker way.
Thanks though!
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GravityBox (xposed module) let's you put the menu on the navbar

beezar said:
GravityBox (xposed module) let's you put the menu on the navbar
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It does but it doesn't let you add the menu to the navbar. And it also removes the battery percentage from the status bar for me. I wish it worked because that would be perfect for me with the navbar and customizable sounds [emoji21]
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adrienned said:
Thank you so much for your help!
The font fix is exactly what I needed. I hated that square or question mark for the colon!
The custom nav bar app is the one I was talking about by php. I don't see a way to add the menu button to the nav bar on that app but I'll look and confirm.
I still use my iPhone silicone cases for this phone so the fingerprint won't work. That's disappointing I thought there might be a quicker way.
Thanks though!
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Either get a new case or cut a hole for the fingerprint reader. Problem solved ?

PuffDaddy_d said:
Either get a new case or cut a hole for the fingerprint reader. Problem solved ?
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When you have cases like these cutting them is NOT an option

adrienned said:
When you have cases like these cutting them is NOT an option
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That's fair, but they aren't meant for the pixel phones. Sell them and get a new one with a proper cut out for the fingerprint reader.

adrienned said:
It does but it doesn't let you add the menu to the navbar. And it also removes the battery percentage from the status bar for me. I wish it worked because that would be perfect for me with the navbar and customizable sounds [emoji21]
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If you are stock flash this in TWRP and enable systemui tuner to get menu on navbar without apps.

Tulsadiver said:
If you are stock flash this in TWRP and enable systemui tuner to get menu on navbar without apps.
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Okay I will try this asap and let you know. Thanks!

Tulsadiver said:
If you are stock flash this in TWRP and enable systemui tuner to get menu on navbar without apps.
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So I installed it but I'm not sure what to do next. System tuner was already activated but I don't see any other options. Do you have the original thread this was posted in? I don't want you to spoon feed it to me but I'm lost after the flash

adrienned said:
So I installed it but I'm not sure what to do next. System tuner was already activated but I don't see any other options. Do you have the original thread this was posted in? I don't want you to spoon feed it to me but I'm lost after the flash
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My bad. I forgot an edit. Here is one for January update and February update. Hopefully they will work.
Edit: should look like this.

Tulsadiver said:
My bad. I forgot an edit. Here is one for January update and February update. Hopefully they will work.
Edit: should look like this.
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Wow..looks like you added more options than just Menu button..do we need to be rooted for this?

Tulsadiver said:
My bad. I forgot an edit. Here is one for January update and February update. Hopefully they will work.
Edit: should look like this.
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Am I missing a setting? I don't see the menu option for the navbar

adrienned said:
am i missing a setting? I don't see the menu option for the navbar
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Hit extra right button, select keycode, then menu.

Tulsadiver said:
View attachment 4412511View attachment 4412512
Hit extra right button, select keycode, then menu.
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Do we need to have root to flash this?

ram4ufriends said:
Do we need to have root to flash this?
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Yup.

Badger50 said:
Yup.
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What if I flash magisk, flash this mod, uninstall magisk? Will that keep this mod intact?

ram4ufriends said:
What if I flash magisk, flash this mod, uninstall magisk? Will that keep this mod intact?
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I'll let the Dev weigh in on that. It's his mod and wouldn't want to give any misinformation with it's installation after the February update :good:

Tulsadiver said:
Hit extra right button, select keycode, then menu.
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So this adds the button that looks like the menu but it doesn't function like the menu at all. It disappears and I think it has to do with the 66 being set as the code. I don't think that's the right code for the menu button to actually work. I took a screenshot.
Either way I'm giving up for now

Hide the nav bar/pill button completely?

Can anyone confirm if you use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xda.nobar that you can keep the gestures but remove the nav bar etc completely?

Download a app called Pie Controls off the app store. I have been using it on my Pixel 2XL since I bought it and will be one of the many apps that will be installed first when I get home to do some work.

You can always try,
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*
Don't forget to exclude gapps
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.android.chrome,-com.android.vending,-com.google.android.gm,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

spotmark said:
You can always try,
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*
Don't forget to exclude gapps
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.android.chrome,-com.android.vending,-com.google.android.gm,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
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This works. I use Swipe Navigation to navigate. Works well.

I think one plus gestures is awesome. I bought the app and have loved it ever since. Hides navbar completely.

bitwiser said:
I think one plus gestures is awesome. I bought the app and have loved it ever since. Hides navbar completely.
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What app? Thanks
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The app is called "One Plus Gestures" They are similar to what is on One Plus phones but fully customization. It has a companion app that hides navigation without root.
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What app? Thanks
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bitwiser said:
I think one plus gestures is awesome. I bought the app and have loved it ever since. Hides navbar completely.
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I have a OP6 and love the gestures so if this hides the nav bar it's a no brainer for me, don't suppose you could post a screenshot showing how it looks?

I am wondering if this is a way to bring back to old style nav bars? Used to be able to add the line to the build prop then reboot and bam they were there. Dont understand why Google let you adjust the notch but not the navbar? It was pretty simple leave the line of code in that allows you to swap.

also curious if you can remove the pill completely in favor of swipe gestures, oneplus gestures are great, but would be better if the pixel 3xl supports this natively, if not, how can we hide the pill?

virtyx said:
also curious if you can remove the pill completely in favor of swipe gestures, oneplus gestures are great, but would be better if the pixel 3xl supports this natively, if not, how can we hide the pill?
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Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Archangel said:
I am wondering if this is a way to bring back to old style nav bars? Used to be able to add the line to the build prop then reboot and bam they were there. Dont understand why Google let you adjust the notch but not the navbar? It was pretty simple leave the line of code in that allows you to swap.
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Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?

I get my Pixel 3 today so I dont know,,,plus from everything I have read that option was left out of the Pixel 3?
spotmark said:
Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?
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spotmark said:
Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?
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I don't see that setting?

Archangel said:
I get my Pixel 3 today so I dont know,,,plus from everything I have read that option was left out of the Pixel 3?
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I don't see that setting?
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Ah, okay. Mine arrives today, so I didn't know if it was in there or not.

virtyx said:
also curious if you can remove the pill completely in favor of swipe gestures, oneplus gestures are great, but would be better if the pixel 3xl supports this natively, if not, how can we hide the pill?
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One plus gestures app should be able to hide the pill. I'll let you know for sure today when I get my Pixel 3...on the truck for delivery

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I get my Pixel 3 today so I dont know,,,plus from everything I have read that option was left out of the Pixel 3?
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I would say that you are correct. I was comparing my 3 XL to my friends 2 yesterday and while both have Pie installed only he had that option to get the old navigation buttons back.
I really dislike these gestures, if anyone has run across an app or a setting to get the old three button navigation bar back please let me know. I haven't found much in my searching.

can we bring up the old nav bar yet ?
not a fan of gestures

I'm going to go against the grain: I think I *like* the new gestures instead of nav bar. I will admit I would significantly prefer a hardware home button, but in lieu of that, the gestures are fine. I've switched my 2 XL, for example, over to the new gesture system. To each their own -- if you don't like it, you just don't like it. But I would suggest trying it for a week or two.

spotmark said:
Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?
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ill definitely be using one plus gestures and disabling the nav pill, more screen real estate

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I don't see that setting?
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eriamjh said:
I would say that you are correct. I was comparing my 3 XL to my friends 2 yesterday and while both have Pie installed only he had that option to get the old navigation buttons back.
I really dislike these gestures, if anyone has run across an app or a setting to get the old three button navigation bar back please let me know. I haven't found much in my searching.
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From reviews I've heard the P3 has the option to bring back the old nav bar and the 3XL doesn't. Weird. I should be getting both of them in a few hours so i'll check out the difference.

[Q] How do I auto show/hide the 3 button nav bar?

How do I auto show/hide the 3 button nav bar? I could have sworn my phone was doing this but suddenly stopped. I use action launcher. A quick small swipe up would make the nav bar appear, that or I am losing my mind lol

Androider4Life said:
How do I auto show/hide the 3 button nav bar? I could have sworn my phone was doing this but suddenly stopped. I use action launcher. A quick small swipe up would make the nav bar appear, that or I am losing my mind lol
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Maybe it's the dock you are thinking of. I know most launchers are able to hide/show the dock area which is usually right above the navbar. I do miss that ability from my old LG V30 and V20. I'm sure there is probably a way to do this on pixel 3 but I haven't looked into it yet.

That sounds like immersive mode.

Settings>System>Gestures>System Navigation>Gesture Navigation. It works with third party launchers now, but after you activate it, you have to go into your launcher's settings and select default launcher. If you don't, it will keep reverting to the stock launcher. It won't show the buttons at all anymore, you just use the gestures.

Androider4Life said:
How do I auto show/hide the 3 button nav bar? I could have sworn my phone was doing this but suddenly stopped. I use action launcher. A quick small swipe up would make the nav bar appear, that or I am losing my mind lol
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Hello,
I don't know if action launcher can trigger immersive mode. Dis you run a custom ROM?
If you wish, you can enable immersive on Android 10 and bellow with this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zacharee1.systemuituner
If you are rooted, you can just go in the app and enable the option. If you are not rooted, you'll have to open a command prompt and issue:
adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
Good luck...
Sébastien.

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Hello,
I don't know if action launcher can trigger immersive mode. Dis you run a custom ROM?
If you wish, you can enable immersive on Android 10 and bellow with this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zacharee1.systemuituner
If you are rooted, you can just go in the app and enable the option. If you are not rooted, you'll have to open a command prompt and issue:
adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
Good luck...
Sébastien.
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That does what I need. .Thanks
Pixel 3xl Rooted Stock..Action Launcher, may go back to Nova

spotmark said:
Settings>System>Gestures>System Navigation>Gesture Navigation. It works with third party launchers now, but after you activate it, you have to go into your launcher's settings and select default launcher. If you don't, it will keep reverting to the stock launcher. It won't show the buttons at all anymore, you just use the gestures.
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I wanted to be able to pull the navigation up from being hidden

Androider4Life said:
I wanted to be able to pull the navigation up from being hidden
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Try SystemUI Tuner on the play store. No root but requires adb commands.

Androider4Life said:
That does what I need. .Thanks
Pixel 3xl Rooted Stock..Action Launcher, may go back to Nova
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Hello,
I'm using Nova Launcher. If you don't mind the status bar a little bit during browsing, etc... I hide it using Nova on desktop. If I didn't, I had somee apps, which menus on top left of the screen got hidden once the status bar disappeared. Didn't have that issue with a notchless device (Pixel 1 XL).
Cheers...
Sébastien.