Hidden soft buttons!! - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I saw once an app/mod that hides the soft buttons and you can get access to them by swiping your finger from the bottom of the screen upwards, much like the quick controls on Android browser, it seems very cool, any way to get it working on our XZ?? :fingers-crossed:

reptile64 said:
I saw once an app/mod that hides the soft buttons and you can get access to them by swiping your finger from the bottom of the screen upwards, much like the quick controls on Android browser, it seems very cool, any way to get it working on our XZ?? :fingers-crossed:
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http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/03/ho...eria-z-and-rid-it-of-all-that-bloatware-crap/
- If you, like me, get annoyed by the soft-buttons at the bottom of the page staying there far too much, there is a way to get rid of them. Download and install Button Saviour, then grab the FullScreenToggle apk from this thread, and Bob’s your slightly-better-endowed-with-screen-real-estate uncle.
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Exactly, fullscreen toggle + buttonsavior. I even concealed status bar and get instead some battery widget and phone signal widget etc. Absolutely full screen lol. I use RomAur 1.3.2.

I use the LMT with the fullscreen apk, so that you can get the PIE controls! When I swipe up from the bottom, I get all the controls I need, and it's very intuitive! More screen real estate! :good:

Great share, thanks guys!
Just using the fullscreen app and it works great, playing ScummVM is so much better now.
Kind regards, Stefan.

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xScope browsing on the Nook

I started a new thread because I'm not sure if the app is not 100% compatible with a rooted nook.
When browsing, xScope will enter full screen mode, hiding the tab and address bars also the control panel on the bottom. I have full screen disabled in the options, so does anyone know what's going on?
There's an option regarding the notification bar. I can hide everything but the bottom bar.
The only issue I'm currently having is that a lot of the menus are white text on white backgrounds. If you press and hold you can see the menu entries which is workable for now - I've contacted the developer about the issue.
OK, I see what's going on now...
When I enter a text field, the keyboard comes up. When I'm done, the bars dissapear.
I've changed the settings so that the menu button brings them back, but is this normal behavior? The bars should come back on their own.
In xscope full screen, I have trouble pressing the buttons on the bottom edge of the screen, does anyone have that problem?
Sent from my Nook Color!!
Same issue with the buttons in the lower corners of the screen. I have issues with other apps also where the buttons are in corners, bottom or not. Just seems app specific.
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hahyun6 said:
In xscope full screen, I have trouble pressing the buttons on the bottom edge of the screen, does anyone have that problem?
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What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
wmadan said:
What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
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How did you move the bar to the top?
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It's in that app settings
thereddog said:
It's in that app settings
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Found it, thanks!
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hahyun6 said:
In xscope full screen, I have trouble pressing the buttons on the bottom edge of the screen, does anyone have that problem?
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Yes. Really sucks. I love xScope and have had to switch to Dolphin Mini because of this problem. I love how xScope does text redraws quickly and without fuss. Not many other browsers do that.
wmadan said:
What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
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I did that but find that it really makes it much more difficult to use the browser when you have to constantly reach for the top. I love how Dolphin Mini allows me to keep both hands at the bottom to do everything I need.
I want to have an experience where my hands aren't having to jump all over the place just to move along quickly through my daily reading.
wmadan said:
What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
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I had also moved my bar to the top and its much easier to use for me...
Otherwise, I like the browser, but still haven't figured out how to easily close tabs.
I honestly find Dolphin a bit easier to use..
spikey911 said:
I had also moved my bar to the top and its much easier to use for me...
Otherwise, I like the browser, but still haven't figured out how to easily close tabs.
I honestly find Dolphin a bit easier to use..
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For xscope, just tap a tab to close it.
Jim

Remove navigation buttons when playing games?

Hey forum.
Had XZ för about 2 weeks now and I'm happy with it... but;
Is there any way to remove the navigation buttons when you play games?
I mean, when you look at videos, they are hidden.
This is so disturbing when you play a game where the controls are pretty much at that location, and you accidently
press "Home" and leaving the game, or "Back" button to go back
fieskmask said:
Hey forum.
Had XZ för about 2 weeks now and I'm happy with it... but;
Is there any way to remove the navigation buttons when you play games?
I mean, when you look at videos, they are hidden.
This is so disturbing when you play a game where the controls are pretty much at that location, and you accidently
press "Home" and leaving the game, or "Back" button to go back
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Hahaha I made the same mistake yesterday while playing Mario on my phone, it can be annoying indeed.
Btw, wrong section.
fieskmask said:
Hey forum.
Had XZ för about 2 weeks now and I'm happy with it... but;
Is there any way to remove the navigation buttons when you play games?
I mean, when you look at videos, they are hidden.
This is so disturbing when you play a game where the controls are pretty much at that location, and you accidently
press "Home" and leaving the game, or "Back" button to go back
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But how to exit the game later if there is not buttons
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Dsteppa said:
Hahaha I made the same mistake yesterday while playing Mario on my phone, it can be annoying indeed.
Btw, wrong section.
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Ye, really a pain in the ass sometimes.
Got the thread moved my moderator ^^
abd_alazeez2002 said:
But how to exit the game later if there is not buttons
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Well, as far as I know, all the games got menu that allows the player to exit the game.
You could mention one that doesn't have it?
fieskmask said:
Well, as far as I know, all the games got menu that allows the player to exit the game.
You could mention one that doesn't have it?
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devil's attorney for example
Check this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39249117#post39249117
This app "full!screen" temporary hides the notification bar and replaces the navigation buttons, but does require root.
Did not really bother with the app "buttonsavior" because "full!screen" covers all functions I need.
All you will have left is the BACK button and HOME button, you can set size and transparency \ color.
(These should be set kinda small and transparant and placed in the left and right corner so you do not see them to much.)
Then you can as assign long press and swipe up to each button, so you basically have all functions covered.
- Restore systembar (So you can get your original navigation buttons back anytime you want.)
- Open apps menu (Opens the option menu of the current app.)
- Show notifications (Shows the on-going events of the notification bar.)
- Show recent apps
The only downsides I found are:
- When you restore systembar the battery percentage no longer shows on the official notification bar.
(This is fixed after rebooting the phone, perhaps anyone knows another way of getting it back?)
- I did not find out how to close apps from the recent apps function like you can with the build in task manager.
(This is not a big problem as you can regain the official bars anytime you want.)
I really love using the browser and games using this.
Kind regards, Stefan.
Thaevil0ne said:
Check this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39249117#post39249117
This app "full!screen" temporary hides the notification bar and replaces the navigation buttons, but does require root.
Did not really bother with the app "buttonsavior" because "full!screen" covers all functions I need.
All you will have left is the BACK button and HOME button, you can set size and transparency \ color.
(These should be set kinda small and transparant and placed in the left and right corner so you do not see them to much.)
Then you can as assign long press and swipe up to each button, so you basically have all functions covered.
- Restore systembar (So you can get your original navigation buttons back anytime you want.)
- Open apps menu (Opens the option menu of the current app.)
- Show notifications (Shows the on-going events of the notification bar.)
- Show recent apps
The only downsides I found are:
- When you restore systembar the battery percentage no longer shows on the official notification bar.
(This is fixed after rebooting the phone, perhaps anyone knows another way of getting it back?)
- I did find out close apps from the recent apps function like you can with the build in task manager.
(This is not a big problem as you can regain the official bars anytime you want.)
I really love using the browser and games using this.
Kind regards, Stefan.
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Thank you, I will for sure check this out :good:

Improving single hand operation - No root

Hello guys,
Does anyone know of application which improve single hand operation of the device's large screen?
I have install Lazy Swipe and looking for more. I'm thinking of install Dolphin browser as well because it has activation from the corner which can help with the single hand operation.
Planning to get more gesture control operation on the device too.
One of the thing which is bothering me is the notification bar. I'm surprised Sony didn't include any brightness control on the notification drop down bar nor there is a control for volume.
I don't like using the hardware key as they can get ruined + the casing aint great.
y300owner said:
Hello guys,
Does anyone know of application which improve single hand operation of the device's large screen?
I have install Lazy Swipe and looking for more. I'm thinking of install Dolphin browser as well because it has activation from the corner which can help with the single hand operation.
Planning to get more gesture control operation on the device too.
One of the thing which is bothering me is the notification bar. I'm surprised Sony didn't include any brightness control on the notification drop down bar nor there is a control for volume.
I don't like using the hardware key as they can get ruined + the casing aint great.
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Not really sure how to help you but you can try using Nova launcher coupled with gestures to launch all the application you need.
I have a small hand but I think one hand use is not that tough though.
earthtk said:
Not really sure how to help you but you can try using Nova launcher coupled with gestures to launch all the application you need.
I have a small hand but I think one hand use is not that tough though.
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True but there has to be improvement apps. I found two which are useful, lazy swipe and Zidane Manger, touch assistive
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Is there any way to replace the menu button with a statusbar drop down button? Something like the LG one.
I can lock the screen using shortcuts with the home button, but pulling down the status bar is really hard for my small hands.
HotKillerZzz said:
Is there any way to replace the menu button with a statusbar drop down button? Something like the LG one.
I can lock the screen using shortcuts with the home button, but pulling down the status bar is really hard for my small hands.
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You can use launchers which support gesture to do it. But note, it's not global, only occurs when using the launcher.
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Is there any alternatives to the on screen buttons available?

I was just thinking today it would be really cool if the on screen buttons were removed and replaced with swipe up gestures from the bottom of the screen. Is there anything that does this or something similar?
nascar48 said:
I was just thinking today it would be really cool if the on screen buttons were removed and replaced with swipe up gestures from the bottom of the screen. Is there anything that does this or something similar?
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Swype Navigation in the play store. Requires root.
My favorite nav bar alternative is pie. Lots of different setting. I swipe from the right and get a pie shaped nav bar there.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol
That's the free version. There is a paid one as well.
nascar48 said:
I was just thinking today it would be really cool if the on screen buttons were removed and replaced with swipe up gestures from the bottom of the screen. Is there anything that does this or something similar?
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Sounds just like regular Immersive mode. A lot of custom ROMS include this.
There is also the Fling interface one. might be like swype navigation, not sure.
LMT Launcher is the best for me.... Its like pie
LMT Launcher
CyPress1988 said:
LMT Launcher is the best for me.... Its like pie
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For me too, the very best you can choose between swipe gestures, pie, invisible swipe gestures, or all at the same time !!!
Here is the link for OP : LMT Launcher

Question Help, navigation bar and font fix

Well in recent new update in redmi note 10 Pro Max. They made the navigation bar bigger than before and it is taking more space than before so I want to make the navigation bar smaller is there anyway if there is please tell me. Also another problem is the font before update every every word in my phone would be displayed as applied font but now in Chrome or Gmail the font is displayed as default font.
Gesture navigation is so much better, make yourself use it for a week to get used to it and you'll never go back to buttons.
Marvin.the.Martian said:
Gesture navigation is so much better, make yourself use it for a week to get used to it and you'll never go back to buttons.
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Same here.... I'll never go back to navigation bar buttons
Laptapper said:
Same here.... I'll never go back to navigation bar buttons
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I know it's good but I could use the buttons for you know like shortcuts like if I hold the recent button it would take a screenshot or if I hold down the back button it would stop the app forcefully so in that way I prefer buttons but I have used this navigation gesture for a week and it is good I guess but I would still prefer button, well it's my personal opinion I don't want to force my opinions on to anyone.
Laptapper said:
Same here.... I'll never go back to navigation bar buttons
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Thanks for the suggestion though
Laptapper said:
Same here.... I'll never go back to navigation bar buttons
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Thanks for the suggestion though
Marvin.the.Martian said:
Gesture navigation is so much better, make yourself use it for a week to get used to it and you'll never go back to buttons.
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Thanks for the suggestion
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Thanks for the suggestion though
Thanks for the suggestion
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With long gesture left or right you can also kill app or something else.
Screenshot I use 3 finger swipe

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