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
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Comments11
Dr dp
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
Jun 20, 2025
That's stil annoying.
timm0e
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
Jul 10, 2025
https://feedback.niagaralauncher.com/p/status-bar-disappearing/comment/686ffaf4ecde68a2c05d5760
Hardik Chavda
Jun 19, 2025
Facing exact same issue. I have Realme GT 6.
Shrinivas Talnikar
Jun 29, 2025
Facing same issue on Realme 11 Pro
Praveen Raj
Jul 2, 2025
Same problem on my realme 12 pro plus
Karol Winiarski
Jul 2, 2025
Can confirm. It started happening since last system update.
Realme GT6
15.0.0.730
Karol Winiarski
Jul 2, 2025
Reproduction
Dr dp
Jul 10, 2025
This is fixed in the 14 version. 👍🏻 Thanks devs
Dr dp
Jul 10, 2025
Ohh, I've also done a system update yesterday.. that might have fixed it too.. didn't notice.