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    Disable pull down notification bar

    How can I temp disable the pull down notification bar for when I'm gaming? Hope there is a way bc sometimes I'll accidently touch the top of my screen which pulls it down mid game (example: claw method on PUBG mobile) Using an xperia if every makes different. TIA
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    Storage rant

    Is the android storage really bad or is it just xperia? I got a 16gb phone and the apps I've personally downloaded add up to around 3.5gb (ill list them all) and alls I got free is 1.8gb. Cleaned caches, gone through all the apps to make sure and that's all I'm left with? and I just know with a...
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    Storage not updating

    It's only when I delete things. The storage doesn't update then eventually becomes too full unless I reset the phone. When reset, the storage will show the correct number but I'm not sure if constantly resetting my phone will lead to some other problem. Does anyone know how I might fix this or...
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    Are Antivirus apps really needed?

    Are they really needed for the android OS?? Still quite new to android. The only things I've been downloading are from the Play Store and I can't see android letting apps from there official store give me any viruses, can they? Also been streaming things online like movies, not exactly from...
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    Play store suggestion.

    It'd be pretty neat if the play store told us what apps we've already downloaded (specifically games) when searching for new games to play. Had a lot of free time on my hands as of late so I've been scouring the play store trying different games but I've been mistakenly downloading games I've...
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    Bluetooth speaker delay

    I'm using the Sony xperia xa. Bought 2 speakers now and both have a delay when connected over Bluetooth, but when connected with a cable the audio plays fine with no lag. Is there a way I can fix this?
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    Updating apps

    Is it really necessary to update the apps that came with the phone if I don't use them? Also is there a way to get rid of them instead of disabling them? Not sure of they take up storage if just disabled.
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    Xperia xa charging problem.

    Hey so I've had this phone xperia XA about a month now and it's always had this problem, the phones not new though its second hand but bought from a reputable store. If I'm playing games while charging the battery will still drain. I've not got the original charger but I'm using an ancher fast...