Table of contents:
- Check that there are no apps that create conflicts
- Check the screen status
- Improves screen sensitivity
- Access the notification bar from anywhere on the screen
- Use the fingerprint sensor to see notifications
- Adjust the screen size
- Reset the mobile completely
Do you have problems to lower the notification bar of Android? You are not the only one, it seems that it is a problem that is turning users on their heads.
Some users notice this problem on the home page, but it works fine on the lock screen. Others find that they can only lower the notification bar with the S Pen or by flipping the screen horizontally. In some cases it seems to be a software problem, and in others it seems that it will not be possible to solve it without going through technical service.
So it's a real headache. The good news is that there are a number of possible solutions that you can try, as well as some alternatives until you find a definitive solution. Let's start with some basic solutions, and then move on to some temporary measures that will save you if you have serious problems with the screen.
Check that there are no apps that create conflicts
Before trying any random solutions, try to identify what the problem may be with the notification bar. To do this, there are several ways. For example, testing if you can lower the notification panel in "Safe Mode", and thus check if it is some bad configuration or apps that are causing problems, etc.
If you have a Samsung mobile, just follow these steps:
- Select the option to turn off the mobile
- When you see all the options on the screen, keep pressing "Shutdown" until "Safe Mode" appears.
- Confirm the action and go
If you can lower the notification bar while in Safe Mode, it is possible that one of the installed apps is causing conflicts. So take a look at the latest apps you have installed to search for the possible suspect.
Check the screen status
Some users noticed that they can slide the notification bar when they put the screen in landscape mode. So maybe it's a problem or glitches with the screen touch.
A quick way to get rid of doubts about this is by using some of the tests offered by the devices. For example, if you have a Samsung mobile, you can dial * # 0 * # and open the test menu. Choose the "Touch" option and scroll with your finger to see if the screen has sensitivity in the indicated area. If so, you will see that the squares turn green.
In the case of Xiaomi, you will have to enter the CIT menu. To do this, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings and select "About your phone"
- Choose "All Specifications" and scroll down to Kernel Version
- Press several times on "Kernel Version" until the CIT menu appears
Or you can turn to applications like Display Tester, which help you identify different problems on the screen. And in some cases, it allows you to correct them. If the problem is the screen, then contact the technical service for a remote control or advice on the matter.
Improves screen sensitivity
If you cannot display the notification bar, we assume that it is a problem with touch sensitivity. A detail that can be affected by screen savers. If you have a protector that is too thick or is incorrectly placed, it may be playing a trick on you in some sectors of the screen.
One solution you can try is to increase the sensitivity of the screen from the Settings of the device. To do this, go to Settings >> Display >> Touch sensitivity.
Access the notification bar from anywhere on the screen
If you have verified that the problem is that the screen does not have sensitivity at the top, this option will help you until you find a definitive solution. The idea is that you can display the notification bar from anywhere on the screen, and thus avoid defective areas.
If you have a Samsung mobile, go to Settings >> Display >> Home Screen and choose the option “Slide down for notifications”. This will open the notification bar by touching anywhere on the screen.
Use the fingerprint sensor to see notifications
This is not a solution to the problem, but it is an alternative that you can use until you consult technical service.
Some mobiles, like the Samsung S8, have the option to display the notification bar using the fingerprint sensor. To do this, just go to Settings >> Advanced Features >> Digital Sensor Gestures and turn it on. Once you have enabled this option, you can use the sensor to open or close the notification panel.
If you don't have a mobile compatible with this option, don't worry, you can use an app in Google Play, for example, Fingerprint Gestures. Apps of this style allow you to configure a series of actions using the fingerprint sensor, including opening the notification panel.
Adjust the screen size
Another option you can use is to adjust the screen size to avoid the top. It is an option that is usually activated when the mobile has a large screen and makes it difficult to use it with one hand, but it can be used to interact with the notification panel.
To do this, go to Settings >> Advanced Features and activate “One-handed operation”. It is not a mode that you need to keep active all the time. Once you activate it, you can configure a gesture to enable it when you need it.
Reset the mobile completely
This is a solution that you should apply only after exhausting all the resources, since it will not help you if you do not know the origin of the problem. But if you think that the notification bar is giving you problems since the software was updated or because you have reached into the configuration of the mobile system, you can try it.
Do not forget to make a backup of your data before starting the process. If you are on a Samsung mobile, you will find this option in Settings >> General Administration >> Reset. And if you have a Xiaomi mobile, then go to Settings >> About the phone >> Backup and reset.
