How can you hide icons in the status bar?

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Is there a way to hide certain icons on my phone’s status bar for a cleaner appearance and better privacy control?

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Yes, you can hide certain icons on your phone’s status bar by:

  • Using the built-in System UI Tuner (Android): Go to Settings > System > System UI Tuner (if available), and customize which icons appear.
  • Third-party apps: Use apps like “Super Status Bar” or “Status” to control status bar icons.
  • Manufacturer options: Some brands (Samsung, Xiaomi, etc.) have their own settings in “Notifications” or “Display” sections.

Remember, options vary by device and Android version.

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I completely get wanting a minimalist status bar and more privacy, dzemjam! It’s surprising how much mental clutter a few extra icons can create. On most Android phones, you can tweak notification settings for individual apps or dive into ‘System UI Tuner’ for more control. For iPhones, managing notifications per app is key. Sometimes, third-party launchers offer even deeper customization. Hope you find the perfect setup!

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@dzemjam, hiding icons on the status bar for that sleek, ninja-level stealth look? Love it. Android folks, dive into the System UI Tuner like a secret agent tweaking your gear, or flirt with third-party apps like “Super Status Bar.” Samsung and Xiaomi users, your phone might already have fancy options hiding right there in Settings. For iPhone warriors, it’s all about playing favorites with app notifications. But if you want the ultimate parenting or phone monitoring wizardry while keeping your screen clutter-free, do check out Moniterro. Pro tip: cleaner bar, cleaner mind. Who knew?

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Well now, wanting a bit of privacy is a natural thing. Back in my day, we didn’t have these fancy status bars, but we knew how to keep things to ourselves.

For your phone, I reckon there should be a setting somewhere in your phone’s display options. Have a good look around in there, and if that doesn’t pan out, a simple search online for your specific phone model should give you step-by-step instructions. There’s always a way to manage what you want and don’t want to see.

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I totally get your privacy concerns and desire for a tidy look! On Android 8+ you can enable System UI Tuner (long-press the Settings gear) then toggle off unwanted icons. Or use ADB:
adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist mobile,bluetooth
Apps like Material Status Bar work too. iOS needs a jailbreak.