STOP Burn-in in every app using adb(read entire post) - Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods

Having issues with your Pixel 2 XL screen, or are you trying to prevent it?
I stumbled across an article explaining how to use adb to modify the properties of applications so that they run in an immersive mode by force (SEE HOWTOGEEK's article)
I was not allowed to post external links using my new account
I realized by changing the code from
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adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=com.android.chrome
in adb shell to
Code:
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
it will make every app (even the launcher) fully immersive. This should prevent burn-in
BUT
the apps are that not optimized to be fully immersive have little quirks: FOR EXAMPLE, on the launcher, if you swipe up to bring up the navigation keys, the app tray also opens. I'm sure most apps will function fine otherwise.
I would recommend following the instructions in the article above if you have difficulty installing the SDK from Android there are also many other posts online about how to setup the SDK and use adb

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If you pm me the link, I'll edit this post and post it here in the thread.
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There's an app called Navigation Bar Hider that you can use to control this on a perapp basis. You have to grant permissions to the application via ADB though. We used this app for the Essential phone to force applications to utilize the entire screen (back when Essential used a whitelist to control such things) and also to hide the keys to get more out of the screen. Instead of using the wild card to include all apps in the immersive mode, it provides a GUI for you to control it manually after granting the application permission to do so via ADB.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.tsdo.elw

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this is well known tho
nothing new here

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Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..

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flex360 said:
this is well known tho
nothing new here
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Maybe you can give some tips I can't get adb to work

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Here is a thread showing the various options for immersive mode:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/how-to-enable-true-immersive-modes-t3554299
I enabled full immersive mode immediately after performing the initial setup on the phone, due to being nervous about screen burn-in. In addition, I also installed Pie Control (app store link) to replace the nav bar completely. This setup has been flawless for me aside from Spotify refusing to go full screen, for some reason.
gaw316 said:
Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..
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Yes, this is a HUGE caveat that people need to be aware of. Since I enabled immersive mode immediately after the first phone setup prompt, I thought my squeeze for assistant feature was just broken. It wasn't until I spent some time trying to trouble shoot that I learned immersive mode disables the squeeze feature. The good news is that with a custom launcher like Nova, you can just set a gesture such as pinch in, pinch out or two finger swipe to enable the assistant. But it still isn't as slick as the squeeze feature. However, I'm willing to give that up to prevent screen burn-in.
But as far as lock screen wake issues, I haven't had a single issue in that regard. The screen wakes flawlessly every time and knock-on has not let me down once.

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1981greg said:
Maybe you can give some tips I can't get adb to work
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Ok so this idiot finally got it wow what a difference

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gaw316 said:
Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..
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I'm with you. Use the 0px mod on my S8+ and swipe navigation to get around. Hopefully we will see that soon

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What about apps like "pixel filter"? Feel this is a good solution too.

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I too have been running in immersive mode since I got the phone. Don't care about the squeeze feature so no loss there.
I HAVE had a few instances where my screen won't wake from sleep. Have to long press power to fix. Didn't realize it was due to this mod. Only happens occasionally, so not a huge deal for me, but something for folks to keep in mind.
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okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
as i said before i'm in full immersive mode but there's a couple apps i'd like to not have immersive. this code apparently works:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
but i don't know what the com.blabla name is of the app(s) i want to adjust.

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byproxy said:
as i said before i'm in full immersive mode but there's a couple apps i'd like to not have immersive. this code apparently works:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
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So, just for clarities sake, with that code and the correct com.blabla app name, it prevents that app from being in full immersive mode? Meaning that with the app open, status bar and nav bar will show?
byproxy said:
[/COLOR]okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
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Download a file manager app like ES File Explorer or File Manager and you'll be able to use that to see the apps by their com.blabla names.

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The squeeze functionality still works when immersive mode is enabled for me, nav bar just has to be showing on screen.

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EDIT: nm... sorry

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byproxy said:
okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
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Connect your device to a PC and run:
adb shell pm list packages -f
The com.xxx.xxx should be descriptive enough to figure out which app you are looking for.
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skw5115 said:
There's an app called Navigation Bar Hider that you can use to control this on a perapp basis. You have to grant permissions to the application via ADB though. We used this app for the Essential phone to force applications to utilize the entire screen (back when Essential used a whitelist to control such things) and also to hide the keys to get more out of the screen. Instead of using the wild card to include all apps in the immersive mode, it provides a GUI for you to control it manually after granting the application permission to do so via ADB.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.tsdo.elw
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I'm not clear, does this app work on Pixel 2 / android 8? Seems a lot of mention about essential specifically on git. Certainly looks nice with the ability to turn things on/off without a computer as I discover problems.

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I was also having issues with the phone waking up at times. Was able to fix it by using this adb command instead. adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
QUOTE=byproxy;74404129]I too have been running in immersive mode since I got the phone. Don't care about the squeeze feature so no loss there.
I HAVE had a few instances where my screen won't wake from sleep. Have to long press power to fix. Didn't realize it was due to this mod. Only happens occasionally, so not a huge deal for me, but something for folks to keep in mind.
---------- Post added at 07:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:25 AM ----------
okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
as i said before i'm in full immersive mode but there's a couple apps i'd like to not have immersive. this code apparently works:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
but i don't know what the com.blabla name is of the app(s) i want to adjust.[/QUOTE]

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gaw316 said:
Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..
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I was even looking for a substratum option with a transparent navbar. Like no button icons at all. I had this on my V20 with WETA but can't find a similar option elsewhere