Hiding or disabling the status or notification bar on Android devices will not only ensure that the device settings are made inaccessible but will also provide a more immersive experience to the kiosk user. That's why it's essential to "remove" or temporarily disable the status bar and notification panel at the top on Android devices when they're locked down into Kiosk Mode. Despite restricting access to the Settings app, some of the basic settings can be accessed from the notification bar or Status bar on the Android device. Organizations have started using mobile devices as single purpose devices by locking them down using Kiosk Mode and restricting access to the Settings apps. However, when organizations use devices for point-of-sale (POS), it's critical to ensure these devices are locked down only to the required apps while restricting access to other apps such as phone, browser and settings to avoid misuse of the device and to provide a better user experience. In recent versions of Android, and in new smartphones, the status bar is designed to be extremely customizable, and provide better functionality. Pulling down the Status Bar, displays a more detailed Notification Bar that reveals the most commonly or recently used settings such as Wi-Fi, Location Services, Brightness etc and recent device notifications. Status bar (or notification bar) is an interface element at the top of the screen on Android devices that displays the notification icons, minimized notifications, battery information, device time, and other system status details. How to hide status bar on Android devices?
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