Hide Navigation Bar

Finally get rid of the navigation bar

Hide Navigation Bar - Maximize Your Screen Space

"Hide Navigation Bar" is an advanced Android app that enables users to hide the navigation bar, providing more screen space for apps and a modern gesture navigation experience. Designed for developers and rooted devices, it requires ADB setup to function and is unsupported on Android 11 and above. The app can integrate with automation tools like Tasker for customized use, offering a more immersive experience on your device.
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App stats

Rating: 2.60
(1,249)
Version: 1.0.58 (Last updated: 2024-07-02)
Creation date: 2018-06-28
Permissions
Other:
  • modify secure system settings
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings

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App summary

Unsupported as of Android 11
This is app does not work on Android 11 and above because Google removed the ability
for apps to do so. Further information is provided here: https://bit.ly/3z62OBn

Warning
This app is meant for advanced users only. You have to use a PC to grant the WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission with ADB.
Note that ADB simply is a developers tool and it will not void the warranty unlike root.
If you're device is rooted you can grant the permission with just one click.


Finally get rid of the "Navigation Bar"

You want to use one of those cool new gesture navigation apps to use your device in a futuristic way?
Or you want to gain a little more screen space?
But you cannot get rid of the "Navigation Bar"?

With "Hide Navigation Bar" it's possible to hide your "Navigation Bar"


Automation Apps Support
You can send broadcasts to "Hide Navigation Bar" with your favorite automation apps like "Tasker"
to hide the "Navigation Bar" only when you want it.


Android ADB PC instructions
1 - Enable Developer Mode in the Android settings.
2 - Enable USB Debugging
3 - Setup ADB on your PC
4 - Run the following adb command to grant the permission:
adb shell pm grant com.ivianuu.hidenavbar android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

To restore the navigation keys disable the app or run this command:
adb shell wm overscan 0,0,0,0


How to install ADB
Gadget Hacks - https://bit.ly/3uT9iAo
Lifehacker - https://bit.ly/3x8LQAN
Xda developers - https://bit.ly/3x40usM


Links

Reddit:
https://bit.ly/3comOFJ

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Hides the navigation bar effectively.
  • Allows for swipe gestures without interference.
  • Works without needing root access.
  • Detailed instructions for setup provided.
Cons
  • Requires ADB knowledge, which may not be user-friendly.
  • Inconsistent behavior on certain Android versions (e.g., Android 11).
  • Faced with issues like navigation bar reappearing unexpectedly.
  • Loud and intrusive ads that disrupt user experience.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with functionality on newer Android versions.
  • Reappearance of the navigation bar after being hidden.
  • Problems related to gestures and navigation bar interaction.
  • Positive feedback on usability without root access.
User reviews
Great app. I didn't like my LG Stylo 5 default navigation bar. Previously I tried to use a Fluids Navigation Gestures and my device default navigation bar would interfere with it so I followed the instructions. So I can use Fluid Navigation Gestures without any interference from my device built in default navigation. I have a LG Stylo 5 with android 9 and this is perfect. Great job developer. ☺️👍👍
by Mary Eaton, 2021-11-30

Using this app combined with others as a security lockout feature. I really appreciate the app designer's way of doing things in general. Root access or ADB and he gives you all the instructions in the app and in the Play store no guessing video would be nice. If you implement everything correctly with this and other apps like. 01 hide navigation bar 02 app locker 03 app freeze 04 blank launcher 05 switch user 06 Tasker You can make a secure phone without root that nobody can use without you

Unfortunately, as great as this app looks it no longer works in Android 11. After running the adb command successfully it did not change the position/appearance of my navigation bar in the slightest. It seems that this feature is well and truly disabled.
by LeeAnn C., 2020-10-06
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