Fullscreen / immersive mode option is gone #507

kracejic · 2017-12-13T22:41:14Z

Hi,

first of all, thanks to all working on this amazing android application. It is really great to being able to run my complete work environment on my phone.

I have noticed that fullscreen option was missing, I have looked at recent commits and it looks that it was removed from sources. Is there other way how to achieve the same result? Or could we keep it for users who use it? I for myself can live with its quirks, but without it, I get that annoying bar with clock and virtual buttons on the screen taking precious pixels from the important content.

Is there a way how to get it back?
Thanks!

Quasic · 2017-12-15T01:20:10Z

It worked for you? It never changed anything on my LG Lollipop 5.1.1 arm device. I was interested in the feature at one point, but decided that stuff comes in useful when the unexpected happens.

fornwall · 2017-12-15T01:43:17Z

@kracejic Just to check, you're running with a hardware keyboard right?

kracejic · 2017-12-15T20:58:41Z

@Quasic Yes, it worked for me. Both on Android 6 and on 7. Sometimes I had to toggle software keyboard. Like I wrote, it had some quirks. :) But for me, it was still well worth it. I don't like wasted pixels, especially on the small screens.

@fornwall Yes, I am using HW keyboard, either bluetooth one, or USB one through USB adapter. Thanks to this great app I do not see reason to buy notebook anymore, since I live mostly in shell anyway.

Quasic · 2017-12-16T01:16:22Z

Toggling the keyboard and extra keys never worked for me, but I wouldn't be opposed to its reintroduction as a beta feature or something.

kracejic · 2017-12-17T21:01:10Z

@Quasic That would be very nice.

gushmazuko · 2018-01-04T11:04:33Z

Me too fullscreen option is gone.
Device: Nexus 6, Android 7.1.1

kanreki · 2018-01-13T17:16:01Z

Me too, starting today. HP Chromebook 13, running Android apps on the Beta channel of Chrome OS

kanreki · 2018-01-14T19:44:27Z

After reviewing the cited page on developer.android.com, as well as the DevBytes video linked from there, I think the regular immersive mode (non-sticky) makes sense. The thing that most helped me make a choice was right at the very end of the video, where they mention example use cases: to me, termux seems most like the book reader use case. Having said that, I would be content with either option. Thanks for asking!

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On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 12:12 AM, S D Rausty ***@***.***> wrote: Using Immersive Full-Screen Mode https://developer.android.com/ training/system-ui/immersive.html mentions at least three immersive mode option methods from sample apps about immersive mode, see Android ImmersiveMode Sample <https://github.com/googlesamples/android-ImmersiveMode/>, Android BasicImmersiveMode Sample <https://github.com/googlesamples/android-BasicImmersiveMode/>, and Android AdvancedImmersiveMode Sample <https://github.com/googlesamples/android-AdvancedImmersiveMode/>. Are there any preference of one of these methods over the others for Termux? — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#507 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/Ae8LYUJpSHOFub8L_yuyveqip8vYnP7qks5tKbcKgaJpZM4RBSR-> .

dnastase · 2018-01-30T11:11:38Z

I second the desire to re-add the full screen option. I am using it a lot, was very surprised when I couldn't find it anymore.
And yes, I use termux with a hardware keyboard. The extra screen space I get by eliminating notification bar and icons is very welcome.

LittleHouse75 · 2018-02-03T13:37:20Z

Yes! Full screen Termux please!

absurd · 2018-02-18T06:12:47Z

As an immediate workaround, one can impose fullscreen on termux via adb using the following commands:

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=com.termux

or (to leave onscreen virtual nav buttons in place on the bottom)

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.status=com.termux

absurd · 2018-03-29T05:02:01Z

@SDRausty adb is the Android Debug Bridge which runs on an external computer hooked up to the mobile device via usb, so that code snippet is actually run from, say, terminal on your laptop. To my knowledge adb can't run on device without root.

Be advised that the hack is a little janky-- if onscreen keyboard is invoked then it will occlude the termux view rather than the latter resizing itself to make room for the keyboard. You can put things back to normal via adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.off=com.termux to remedy this.

I'll occasionally still do this if I'm in for a long vim writing session in the dark and want for my phone's oled black level and no status bar, but for the above reason it's not a particularly good solution.

timblaktu · 2018-04-11T22:08:02Z

+1 I miss full screen termux feature as well. It makes me sad that I can no longer maximize my screen real estate as I live in the terminal for most of my work as well.

timblaktu · 2018-04-12T04:26:25Z

God forbid this feature was intentionally removed as part of the business model of termux (like style, widget, float, etc..) Scruples aside, FWIW I would pay $2 for that, just make it so!

zevv · 2018-05-24T13:31:50Z

Same problem exists on the Gemini PDA with hardware keyboard. I was able to hide the status bar using adb:

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=com.termux

The soft keys are still there, though.

Edit: just tested with version 0.56. The 'full screen' option is there, but does not hide the soft keys.

LittleHouse75 · 2018-05-25T01:11:46Z

Ico -- I've done the same as you on the Gemini PDA to hide the status bar. You can *also* hide the soft keys by pressing Fn-/ twice to show then hide the software keyboard. Then you will have true full screen on the Gemini. Or, at least I do!

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On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 9:31 AM, Ico Doornekamp ***@***.***> wrote: Same problem exists on the Gemini PDA with hardware keyboard. I was able to hide the status bar using adb: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=com.termux The soft keys are still there, though. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#507 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ADGN39woNx2heZ9yk6ITxLUVsDdk8Zenks5t1rZNgaJpZM4RBSR-> .

zevv · 2018-05-25T05:24:31Z

Quoting LittleHouse75 (2018-05-25 03:11:51)

Ico -- I've done the same as you on the Gemini PDA to hide the status bar. You can *also* hide the soft keys by pressing Fn-/ twice to show then hide the software keyboard. Then you will have true full screen on the Gemini. Or, at least I do!

Funny, that doesn`t seem to work for me. The problem is probably on the gemini-side, as I`ve been having problems with proper keyboard configuration, I`m sure things will get better with coming firmware updates.

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hyperpallium · 2018-07-28T03:29:22Z

Since it hasn't been mentioned why it was removed, here's the commit

Remove the fullscreen setting
Trying to use fullscreen doesn't work well in a multi-windowed world
and makes using translucent navigation and status bars more complicated.

BTW in playing around with the source/resources, I found a base of LinearLayout (instead of RelativeLayout), did give a kind of fullscreen, on a 5.1 (Lollipop) phone. The status at top and soft Android keys (home, back etc) remained but were translucent. And it remained fullscreen with the onscreen keyboard - i.e. so half the screen was obscured by the keyboard.

supbish · 2018-08-13T19:30:22Z

This would be really nice to have back for those of us with external keyboards and without multi-windows. Navigation bar isn't needed, can alt-tab out or close it with C d. Status bar isn't needed when spending > 90% of the time in terminal. Can't this be re-added and marked as "experimental" or something?

feklee · 2018-08-20T10:04:28Z

For my Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android 8.1 I did the suggested: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.status=com.termux

Here’s a – somewhat cumbersome – workaround for pushing the keyboard out of the way:

Add to ~/.bashrc:

# make room for virtual keyboard in Termux
function my-screen {
    echo -e "split\nresize $((LINES * 2 / 3))" >~/.my-screenrc
    screen -c ~/.my-screenrc
}

Adapt the ratio, here ⅔, to the size of your virtual keyboard.

Run:
```
$ my-screen
```
The available visible area should now be above the keyboard.

Remember, one can always swipe down on the keyboard to hide it and see the full screen.

Interestingly, with my Xiaomi Mi 4X (Miui 9.6.1 / Android 7.1.2) I don’t have the issue: With the status bar hidden, the keyboard does not occlude Termux.

robsmith11 · 2019-05-17T02:07:47Z

Any update on this?

When I use LineageOS, I can hide the notification bar or any app, but I don't have that option with my bootloader-locked Huawei Mate 20 X. :(

Edit: A workaround is to use an app like SecondScreen that you've granted permissions with ADB.

JohannesPertl · 2019-08-13T15:13:25Z

still no update?

gokninski · 2019-09-10T18:38:31Z

When will this be re-released?

ghost · 2019-09-13T14:44:46Z

I am using a essential phone with android 10 and would also love to get ride of the black bottom bar when using a physical keyboard.

robsmith11 · 2019-09-13T17:14:46Z

@stephanbeer do you mean the suggestion bar?

I use Key Mapper for creating shortcuts, but it also has the benefit of removing the black suggestion bar at the bottom of termux:

https://github.com/sds100/KeyMapper

ghost · 2019-09-13T19:21:07Z

@robsmith11
Hah thats funny, because i literally was installing that app 6 hours ago because Google changed the keymapping on android 10 when connecting a hardware keyboard and totally screwed it up. On android pie you could do that application switching/scroll through open apps with "press and holding ALT + TAB keys" like on windows or mac and thats a mess now. I uninstalled that app because i didnt find an option for usb connected devices, only bluetooth and device buttons... i am using "Button Mapper: Remap your keys" right now but maybe should give the other app another try ? Media keys are sadly not recognisable but i can map all F-keys to tasker tasks and profiles, and/or start termux shortcuts for termux, ubuntu, kali or even starting apps like emacs or vim directly in termux with a key press....

Android 10 has the desktop modus included and i am looking forward to get that working with my essential phone and termux. Having a little android/linux box in my pocket and switching it via USB-C hdmi adapter to a almost real desktop workspace is a dream come true. Sadly the hub which i bought isnt working with android phone, only macs and pcs as it seems :-/....Thank you so much for the Termux project/app !!!

elig0n · 2020-06-01T20:24:39Z

Why is there no collaborator response 3 years later still?

mtkleet · 2020-10-16T08:22:01Z

Honestly, it's the only thing that annoys me in Termux right now. I love this app and I appreciate all hard work you have put into developing it. That being said, consider making priority of this issue, please.

ghost · 2020-11-20T11:37:26Z

@xTpx And can be kept opened, say to 2025. @fornwall does nothing to fix issues or at least suggest something last time.

Immersive mode has problems on some devices (at least I seen that "extra keys row" is misplaced) which I can't solve.

Submit pull requests or keep wait...

Heath123 · 2022-01-23T23:34:52Z

God forbid this feature was intentionally removed as part of the business model of termux (like style, widget, float, etc..) Scruples aside, FWIW I would pay $2 for that, just make it so!

All the addons are free on F-Droid by the way

moayad-star · 2023-10-12T10:30:13Z

Read it Termux-wiki-fullscreen

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fullscreen option should back termux/termux-packages#2688

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Discussion: dropping android 5&6 support termux/termux-packages#2874

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Implement full screen and add FullScreenWorkAround to fix ExtraKeysView #1911

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Fullscreen / immersive mode option is gone #507

Fullscreen / immersive mode option is gone #507

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