How to hide on-screen buttons on the LG G3
posted by Victor H.
/ Jun 18, 2014, 9:47 AM
The downside to all this, though, is that apps and games that do not support the immersive mode that Google introduced with Android 4.4 KitKat, contrast with the often out-of-place looking on-screen keys. It all results in a flawed experience, especially for more immersive games where you could accidentally hit the home key, and quit the game.
How to hide on-screen buttons on the LG G3
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- Display 5.5" 1440 x 2560 pixels
- Camera 13 MP / 2.1 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, Quad-core, 2500 MHz
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- Battery 3000 mAh(21h 3G talk time)
23 Comments
1. Vexify
Posts: 570; Member since: Jun 16, 2014
Does one suggest buying the G3 or waiting for Note 4 to come out?
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 9:49 AM 0
3. maxkobi
Posts: 30; Member since: Jun 17, 2011
honestly I've loved my N3, but the locked down boot loader on VZW has KILLED me. I am very tempted to sell and get a N3 but i think I'm gonna force myself to wait for the N4. As little as i use the stylus i love it still. i think it will come down to 2 things.
If the N4 has a thinner bezel I'm halfway sold, if it finally drops the button for onscreen I'm getting a N4 without thinking about it.
By waiting for the N4 I can see what the devs do with the G3 and how it will be on VZW, because i can guarantee the N4 will be super locked down regardless
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 9:57 AM 1
6. shuaibhere
Posts: 1986; Member since: Jul 07, 2012
My choice would be N4...
But buy what you like...don't depend on others opinion....
But N4 will be worth the wait...
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:14 AM 0
8. adecvat
Posts: 626; Member since: Nov 15, 2013
Galaxy S5 LTE-A all the way!
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:26 AM 0
2. bbblader
Posts: 590; Member since: Oct 24, 2011
I think it's more of a problem using on-screen buttons instead of physical.
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 9:55 AM 3
5. shuaibhere
Posts: 1986; Member since: Jul 07, 2012
Yeah!!! I'm better off with physical buttons...
On screen button are cool...but not so practical....
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:12 AM 4
11. RandomUsername
Posts: 808; Member since: Oct 29, 2013
You can hide on-screen buttons, but physical buttons are always there...
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:42 AM 2
17. shuaibhere
Posts: 1986; Member since: Jul 07, 2012
Why should I hide physical buttons???
Does it take any precious space in my screen???
No...then why should I???
And in samsung phones menu(now app switcher) and back buttons hides it self when not in use....
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 11:43 AM 2
19. Bjray
Posts: 199; Member since: May 29, 2014
"Does it take any precious space in my screen???"
No, but it does make your device larger than it has too be.
"And in samsung phones menu(now app switcher) and back buttons hides it self when not in use...."
That's not useful at all... The buttons are still there, just not backlit, but it's still taking up precious space.
Physical buttons aren't the answer.
Navigation bar also isn't the answer.
However Cyanogenmod's PIE is perfect since it's software based AND it only activates by gesture. It's the best of both worlds.
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 3:08 PM 0
4. Anonn
Posts: 230; Member since: Jun 04, 2014
Wait for Note 4 then compare and decide for yourself. In my opinion, there is no comparison. Note series is the king of mobile technology. But just compare them yourself
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:02 AM 2
7. medtxa
Posts: 1655; Member since: Jun 02, 2014
note all rounder device
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:15 AM 1
13. RandomUsername
Posts: 808; Member since: Oct 29, 2013
Sometimes, less is more.
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:43 AM 1
15. shuaibhere
Posts: 1986; Member since: Jul 07, 2012
But note so with NOTE...
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:57 AM 0
10. 8800-Arte
Posts: 50; Member since: Jun 05, 2014
They should have done this 2.5 years ago. But better late than never.
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:36 AM 0
12. NokiaFTW
Posts: 2072; Member since: Oct 24, 2012
Welcome back Arte, welcome back to troll. :D
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 10:42 AM 1
16. CanYouSeeTheLight
Posts: 1122; Member since: Jul 05, 2012
Will you be enlighted with this? TROLL©®
posted on Jun 18, 2014, 11:39 AM 0
22. gigaraga
Posts: 1454; Member since: Mar 29, 2013
So how to bring the buttons back after they hide??
