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[Q] Notification Bar ~ Refuses to Pull Down/Open

Guys,
I have recently started to have an issue with pulling the Notification Bar down.
Occasionally (and for no apparent reason) when I attempt to pull down the window it opens just a fraction with only the bottom grey part of the window showing.
No matter what I do I can not get it to open fully. The only course of action is to reboot the phone which then clears the problem.
Any ideas what is going on here?

I have also noticed this behaviour and wondered about it
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Hello,
I get that as well from time to time. Only way to display the bar is to go in the main screen, press the menu button and sellect 'Notifications'.
Hope it will be fixed soon as it is really anoying bug.
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nefelodamon said:
Hello,
I get that as well from time to time. Only way to display the bar is to go in the main screen, press the menu button and sellect 'Notifications'.
Hope it will be fixed soon as it is really anoying bug.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the tip... Forgot all about the Menu/Notification. I'll try it the next time it happens.

I have the same problem. I cannot, or only partially, pull down the notification bar. Menu -> notifications still works. It started 2 dags ago after i used Samsung's own RAM manager to clear level1 and level2 memory. First time I ever used this feature, and will also be the last. A reboot does not solve my issues.
Is there a way to clear notification bar cache, or the notification bar settings? This information must be stored somewhere, similar to that of other apps?
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Yes, I also use launcher Pro.
On another note, after removing the battery when the phone was still on (so no proper shutdown) the problem disappeared.

hi,
could it be you guys are using launcher or launcher pro? I had the very same behaviour and installed adw launcher, wanted to compare those two anyway ... since I had installed adw launcher and used it the problem vanished ... so I assume its a problem of launcher pro ...
regards
r4n

rand0m said:
hi,
could it be you guys are using launcher or launcher pro? I had the very same behaviour and installed adw launcher, wanted to compare those two anyway ... since I had installed adw launcher and used it the problem vanished ... so I assume its a problem of launcher pro ...
regards
r4n
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Not me....

Beards said:
Not me....
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interesting though, since adw is installed never had the issue again as I said, its been 4 days now without re-appearing

I've noticed this bug too and I'm also using Luncher Pro on Android 2.2 of course.

rand0m said:
interesting though, since adw is installed never had the issue again as I said, its been 4 days now without re-appearing
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Ohh, give it time... If the little blighter has already been seen to happen there's a fair chance it will pop back up again right bang when you don't expect it.
I went well over a week without it myself then all of a sudden up it popped.

rand0m said:
hi,
could it be you guys are using launcher or launcher pro? I had the very same behaviour and installed adw launcher, wanted to compare those two anyway ... since I had installed adw launcher and used it the problem vanished ... so I assume its a problem of launcher pro ...
regards
r4n
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Got exactly the same problem, and yes I am using LP! Very irritating!

I get this sometimes. Not often. Reboot cures it. Running 2.2 and launcher pro
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i have the same problem clearing chatch from boot screen fixed it ..but idk if just temporary bc i just did it a few hours a go but till now it works.

After removing the battery when the phone was still on (so no proper shutdown) the problem disappeared.

the-bink said:
After removing the battery when the phone was still on (so no proper shutdown) the problem disappeared.
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You mean you had the phone connected to a charger, otherwise it would simply reboot.

Only got to experience this once after 2.2 update. No apparent in 2.1. Here are my other observations. It does not pull down on portrait, but does on landscape. I am also using Launcher Pro, not sure if same thing happens if I am on TwLauncher. I installed z4mod lag fix thinking this has something to do with Samsung's programming. Haven't encountered it since. I would die if I would. LOL.
I just noticed that even after the z4mod lag fix, my Galaxy S is still not top notch in snappiness--lags from time to time, but way worst before the lag fix, phone was bordering useless due to how many times it froze. Kinda of irritating seeing that my X10, a much cheaper and technologically lesser phone, does not have this problem. I hope Samsung gets their act together as this phone has so much potential.

I have the same issue but I am on stock froyo, no lag fix or root. looks like a bug
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I had the same problem with my galaxy s untill i uninstalled the Juicedefender app. Now it works great with no problem whatsoever (i use laucher pro).

I encounter the same issue once in a while, on stock froyo official update. Using launcher pro and zeam. Read somewhere that some apps that appear on the notification bar may cause the issue, so I've uninstalled them. Mines sticks whether in portrait or landscape format, and I believe after a notification appears. Shutting off and turning on doesn't always help but the problem usually goes away after a few days.

balsanrazvan said:
I had the same problem with my galaxy s untill i uninstalled the Juicedefender app. Now it works great with no problem whatsoever (i use laucher pro).
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holgalee said:
I encounter the same issue once in a while, on stock froyo official update. Using launcher pro and zeam. Read somewhere that some apps that appear on the notification bar may cause the issue, so I've uninstalled them. Mines sticks whether in portrait or landscape format, and I believe after a notification appears. Shutting off and turning on doesn't always help but the problem usually goes away after a few days.
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Don't forget hitting Menu and selecting Notifications will bring the Notification window down.

Issues with Nova Launcher

I have nova launcher as my defaul launcher, but the phone keeps asking if its my default at least 10 times a day after hitting the home button. It's getting pretty annoying, especially since I can't just freeze LGs launcher without Titanium Backup. Is there another work around or something that I am missing?

I have a similar problem, but mine isn't as frequent. My phone seems to forget all the default apps every few days.
You can use Debloater to disable the other launcher apps. That is what others with your problem have done, but they had root and used TB to remove them.

phineous said:
I have a similar problem, but mine isn't as frequent. My phone seems to forget all the default apps every few days.
You can use Debloater to disable the other launcher apps. That is what others with your problem have done, but they had root and used TB to remove them.
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Thanks I'll try debloater, but I wish I could root and just freeze all other launchers.

mgkaotic said:
Thanks I'll try debloater, but I wish I could root and just freeze all other launchers.
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You and me and everybody else in this joint are wishing the same thing!

mgkaotic said:
I have nova launcher as my defaul launcher, but the phone keeps asking if its my default at least 10 times a day after hitting the home button. It's getting pretty annoying, especially since I can't just freeze LGs launcher without Titanium Backup. Is there another work around or something that I am missing?
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Ever try Home2 Shortcut? it sets defaults for the home button to force the launcher. I use that and it seems to be working for me.
This also allows me to double tap home to make Google Voice Search automatically start (I used this big time on my Note 2 to get rid of S-Voice defaults).

Nova Launcher Issues

Hey all!
I've had nova launcher on my phones for years and never had any issues.
Well I factory reset my phone a couple weeks ago because of Google play issues and ever since then, when I close all my apps in the recents menu, nova will have a 5 second delay where I can't touch or launch anything. I've uninstalled, reinstalled, cleared nova and phone cache, and made sure no battery optimization was turned on.
I've reached out to nova, and they keep saying it's my phone causing it.... Duh!
I need help!

dasgoons said:
Hey all!
I've had nova launcher on my phones for years and never had any issues.
Well I factory reset my phone a couple weeks ago because of Google play issues and ever since then, when I close all my apps in the recents menu, nova will have a 5 second delay where I can't touch or launch anything. I've uninstalled, reinstalled, cleared nova and phone cache, and made sure no battery optimization was turned on.
I've reached out to nova, and they keep saying it's my phone causing it.... Duh!
I need help!
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I would have thought clearing the system cache would do it. Did you clear the cache after uninstalling Nova? Also, did you use a Nova backup after reinstalling? If so, did you try it with a new clean installation?

Tel864 said:
I would have thought clearing the system cache would do it. Did you clear the cache after uninstalling Nova? Also, did you use a Nova backup after reinstalling? If so, did you try it with a new clean installation?
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Tried it new. Even tried a different Launcher. It's like all 3rd party launchers are doing the same thing. So weird

dasgoons said:
Tried it new. Even tried a different Launcher. It's like all 3rd party launchers are doing the same thing. So weird
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Yea it is. I have Nova installed but have been using Microsoft Launcher. I ran Nova all day today though and while I didn't have your problem I did have another that I've never seen with Nova, overheating. I've used Nova for years and never had any type of heat problem but today it was sucking down my battery and I could feel the heat coming off the phone. I doubt this is related to your problem and more with the new update that came down today.

Third party launcher being blocked

Well Xiaomi don't allow third party launchers.
I managed to get around this annoying setting with Nova Launcher by going into Nova Launcher settings and setting it there.
Just in case anybody panics

Same thing happened to me, it seems that setting it from Nova did the trick, i was panicking for awhile that i had to use that ****! LOL

I was panicking and i found another way also..
i downloaded 'mimui hidden setting' --> manage applications --> show system apps --> system launcher --> launcher --> and here I was able to select nova
anyone else had any hurdles?
i wasn't able to instal 'Revolut' from the appstore..
and google contacts isn't syncing..

danitaro said:
I was panicking and i found another way also..
i downloaded 'mimui hidden setting' --> manage applications --> show system apps --> system launcher --> launcher --> and here I was able to select nova
anyone else had any hurdles?
i wasn't able to instal 'Revolut' from the appstore..
and google contacts isn't syncing..
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Give contact sync all permissions and pop up etc and auto start. Should work fine. Works for me.

I had to follow this guide and manually install the APD for the background service but after that everything worked flawlessly.
https://www.nextpit.com/how-to-sync-google-contacts-with-xiaomi-miui

How the heck are you guys typing with 3rd party launcher?
Third party launcher seems to force removal of the bottom gesture bar. When this happens, then when typing on the keyboard, the space button for example is directly touching the bottom of the device, and it becomes hard to use the space bar with it so close to the edge because the touch detection gets wonky. Have you guys noticed this? This is with Gboard. Any workarounds? It's just too hard for me to type like that.

adampa1006 said:
How the heck are you guys typing with 3rd party launcher?
Third party launcher seems to force removal of the bottom gesture bar. When this happens, then when typing on the keyboard, the space button for example is directly touching the bottom of the device, and it becomes hard to use the space bar with it so close to the edge because the touch detection gets wonky. Have you guys noticed this? This is with Gboard. Any workarounds? It's just too hard for me to type like that.
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Nope. Working perfect using lawnchair and SwiftKey here.

danitaro said:
I was panicking and i found another way also..
i downloaded 'mimui hidden setting' --> manage applications --> show system apps --> system launcher --> launcher --> and here I was able to select nova
anyone else had any hurdles?
i wasn't able to instal 'Revolut' from the appstore..
and google contacts isn't syncing..
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Did you uinstall revolut finally?
If that app doesn't work, the phone is a no go for me...

boober78 said:
Did you uinstall revolut finally?
If that app doesn't work, the phone is a no go for me...
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I installed it. It works perfectly.
Actually everything works perfectly. Don't see any difference from my Samsung S20. except that this phone is much better :d

danitaro said:
I installed it. It works perfectly.
Actually everything works perfectly. Don't see any difference from my Samsung S20. except that this phone is much better :d
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Are you on Chinese ROM or xiaomi.eu?

chinese

danitaro said:
chinese
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How did you do it? I cannot see revolut in the play store. Deal breaker for me.

Just sideload it.. google: revolut apk
En then choose apkmirror or something and I stall it and it works the same..

danitaro said:
Just sideload it.. google: revolut apk
En then choose apkmirror or something and I stall it and it works the same..
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Did it already. Confusing part was, there was a bundle package that didn't install, but separate apk did the trick..

I found that if you enable, "OEM unlocking" in the Developer settings, it disables the security settings that has to due with the launcher restrictions, and I was able to choose any launcher.

Problem is, can you use full screen gesture with 3rd party launcher ? Can't seems to make it work with Nova on MIUI 12.5 A11

Never used this device but with my 10+ the native launcher is superior to all 3rd party ones I tried including Nova. Stability is crucial for a launcher as it can boot loop you in a second... been there, done that, twice. No other app on a stock phone can trash a clean load faster is what I discovered
If you see glitches and especially unstable behavior with a 3rd party launcher know that a boot loop may be ust the next reboot away.
And if that isn't bad enough all the launchers I tried including Nova were slower, used more resources, battery and/or weren't as functional as the stock one. Many weren't even stable
I don't have time for that kind of $...

Before the MiUi 12.1.1 you could use a tool from an russian developer forum and temporary bypass everything by adb loading some sort of apk.
Yesterday I updated to MiUi 12.1.1 and if you have 3rd party launcher, closing app via app view/task manager doesn't work, also Xiaomi doesn't allow you to use gesture navigation with 3rd party launcher.
If you set the 3rd party launcher, and activate gestures with a bit of adb magic, it will work for a couple of seconds. I believe a python script that loops the command, would help here but I noticed that it prevents you from locking the device and it sometimes crashes the OS.
Anyway, I'm kinda tired of MiUi right now and I'll be switching to an Android GSI rom or the unofficial Pixel Experience rom.

otonieru said:
Problem is, can you use full screen gesture with 3rd party launcher ? Can't seems to make it work with Nova on MIUI 12.5 A11
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Nope, can't either unfortunately.

Serious problem in redmi 9... please help😭😭😭

I am using redmi 9 global 4gb variant....after 12.5 update my phones launcher is refreshing again and again...and close all foreground applications ...i uninstalled launcher updates but all in vain... please help i can't play any game because every thing turn off after some times without any error..... please any on tell me solution

Talharafique said:
I am using redmi 9 global 4gb variant....after 12.5 update my phones launcher is refreshing again and again...and close all foreground applications ...i uninstalled launcher updates but all in vain... please help i can't play any game because every thing turn off after some times without any error..... please any on tell me solution
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If you are referring to the home launcher, you should wipe caches and data, allow it the permissions needed.
If this doesn't solve it, then install other and uninstall or freeze it.

it happened to me 1 time..
launcher crashed..and theme goes to default
I was messing with gallery app permission don't allow mobile data
-to reaply theme..it needs now wifi (to get server cert? )...after that it works
you can now disallowed wifi and/or mobile data on app permissions
i took a 1hour to manage my installed apps.. ( also use netguard )
you can even disable Google, Facebook and Xiaomi apps (preinstalled stuff)
But..powerdrain is less then before