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Status bar disappearing

Description:

The status bar intermittently disappears when switching between apps, particularly when returning to an app (like Chrome) from the recent apps screen. This issue persists across all apps once triggered, including when returning to the home screen. The only temporary workaround found is to switch the default home launcher to the System Launcher, which immediately restores the status bar—even if you switch back to Niagara Launcher afterward. However, the issue reappears randomly after further use.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Use Niagara Launcher as the default home launcher.

2. Open any app (e.g., Chrome).

3. Tap the Recent Apps button.

4. Tap back into Chrome (or any app) from the recent apps screen.

5. Notice that the status bar is missing.

6. Try going back to the home screen — the status bar remains hidden.

7. Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps > Home app and switch to System Launcher.

8. The status bar reappears immediately.

9. Switch back to Niagara Launcher — the status bar stays visible (for now).

10. Eventually, the issue may recur after more use following similar interactions.

Expected Behavior:

The status bar should always be visible unless explicitly hidden by a full-screen app or a system setting.

Actual Behavior:

The status bar vanishes and doesn’t return even after navigating to the home screen or switching apps—only switching the default launcher restores it.

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Problem occurs with other Launchers
Third-Party Launchers Tested
Status: Operating System Bug11 comments

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Comments11

  • Dr dp

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    Jun 19, 2025

    I've found a quick fix, instead of changing the default launcher, i just open any app when the status bar is missing… and just press and hold the bottom bar and then subtly swipe up and down. Just a little bit. It reappears again.

    • Hardik Chavda

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      Jun 20, 2025

      That's stil annoying.

  • timm0e

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    Jul 4, 2025

    It seems that this is a bug in the system software of Oppo, Realme and OnePlus :(

    The bug apparently affects all 3rd-party launchers.

    On OnePlus, you can update the system launcher by downloading the latest version from apkmirror to resolve the issue (Source). For Realme, one user reported that a system update resolved the issue.

    • Dr dp

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      Jul 10, 2025

      https://feedback.niagaralauncher.com/p/status-bar-disappearing/comment/686ffaf4ecde68a2c05d5760

  • Hardik Chavda

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    Jun 19, 2025

    Facing exact same issue. I have Realme GT 6.

  • Shrinivas Talnikar

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    Jun 29, 2025

    Facing same issue on Realme 11 Pro

  • Praveen Raj

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    Jul 2, 2025

    Same problem on my realme 12 pro plus

  • Karol Winiarski

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    Jul 2, 2025

    Can confirm. It started happening since last system update.

    Realme GT6

    15.0.0.730

  • Karol Winiarski

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    Jul 2, 2025

    Reproduction

  • Dr dp

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    Jul 10, 2025

    This is fixed in the 14 version. 👍🏻 Thanks devs

    • Dr dp

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      Jul 10, 2025

      Ohh, I've also done a system update yesterday.. that might have fixed it too.. didn't notice.