To get your status bar back on your Android device, you can follow these steps:
1. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Menu panel. Look for a gear icon in the top-right corner of the panel and tap on it. This will open your device’s Settings.
2. In the Settings menu, you may see a list of options or a search bar. Look for the option called “Notifications” and tap on it. If you see a menu called “Apps & Notifications,” tap on it and then select “Notifications” again.
3. Once you are in the Notifications settings, you can customize various aspects of your notifications, including the status bar. Look for an option that mentions the status bar or notification icons.
4. Depending on your Android device and its version, you may have different options related to the status bar. Look for options such as “Status bar icons,” “Status bar notifications,” or “Show notification icons.”
5. Tap on the relevant option to access its settings. You may find options to enable or disable specific icons or choose how they are displayed on the status bar.
6. If you accidentally disabled the status bar or notification icons, make sure the toggle or checkbox is turned on to show them again. If you want to hide certain icons, you can toggle them off.
7. Once you have made the desired changes, navigate back to your home screen and you should see the status bar and notification icons displayed again.
It’s important to note that the exact steps and terminology may vary slightly depending on the Android device and its version. The instructions provided above are general guidelines, but the specific settings may be located in different menus or have different names.
In my personal experience, I have encountered situations where the status bar icons disappeared after a system update or when I accidentally changed the settings. By going into the Notifications settings and enabling the necessary options, I was able to bring back the status bar and have the notification icons visible again.
Remember to explore the different options in the Notifications settings to customize your notifications and status bar according to your preferences.