Android Question FullScreen Mode and Notification Bar

[Gary Milne]

Is it possible to prevent the System Notification bar from displaying when swiping down from the top of the screen.

I would like to be able to use the initial X location of the swipe to determine the user intent, sort of like a menu without buttons. The Notification bar dropping down each time is a real visual distraction.

Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[Erel]

There is no simple or reliable way to do it. You may want to try the solution posted here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19920052/disable-the-notification-panel-from-being-pulled-down

 

[Gary Milne]

Thanks for the response Erel. After reviewing the link you provided I think it's something best to be avoided at the present time. I was hoping to use swiping across the edges of the screen as a type of gesture control for an application that requires fast input. Of course I can still use the left and right edges so it may be worth pursuing, however my app is best in Landscape mode so I'm left with the short edges.