[Request]Make Android Status Bar Follow Dark Mode
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Feedback Report: Dark Mode, Brightness, and Website Appearance Issues on Opera Mini for Android
1. Overview
Users experience multiple issues with dark mode in Opera Mini for Android. Although the app interface adheres to the device's dark mode settings, the Android status bar (displaying signal, battery, time, and notifications) remain too bright. This inconsistency forces users into manual brightness adjustments and creates a disjointed user experience.2. Issue Details
Intrusive Permission and Manual Brightness Adjustment:
The dark mode feature requires the “appear on top” permission, which forces manual brightness adjustments rather than seamlessly using the device’s default brightness. A partial workaround (disabling dark mode for overlay elements) resolves the brightness issue for the app content but does not address the overall experience.Overly Bright Android Status Bar:
Even when dark mode is active, the Android status bar at the top of the device remains too bright. This status bar, which shows essential information like the signal, battery level, time, and notifications, does not adopt the dark theme, resulting in a glaring contrast against the rest of the dark-themed app.3. Steps to Reproduce
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Launch Opera Mini on an Android device.
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Note that the app interface automatically follows the device’s dark mode setting—even if dark mode isn’t explicitly enabled.
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Enable dark mode within the app, which triggers the “appear on top” permission and forces manual brightness adjustment.
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Observe that the Android status bar remains overly bright despite the dark mode being active in the app.
4. Impact on User Experience
Visual Inconsistency: The bright Android status bar create a jarring contrast with the dark-themed app interface.
Increased Manual Intervention: Users must manually adjust brightness to attempt to achieve a cohesive dark mode experience, which is inconvenient.
Reduced Usability: The need for intrusive permissions and manual brightness control detracts from the benefits expected from a dark mode feature.
5. Recommendations for Improvement
Eliminate or Modify the “Appear on Top” Requirement: Reassess the necessity of this permission when dark mode is enabled to allow the app to automatically use the device’s default brightness settings.
Uniform Theme Application: Ensure that the Android status bar and consistently adopt the dark theme to provide a cohesive visual experience.
User Customization Options: Offer users the option to choose between manual brightness adjustment and using the device's default brightness settings when dark mode is active.
6. Conclusion
Addressing these issues—by eliminating intrusive permission requirements, ensuring uniform dark mode application across all elements especially the overly bright Android status bar , and providing user customization for brightness settings—will significantly improve the overall usability and satisfaction for Opera Mini Android users.Opera mini Version: 89.0.2254.76420
Mobile version: Android 13 -
