Navigation & Tabs

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2025-01-11

FolkPatch navigation and tab settings support customizing the bottom navigation bar Badge Count function, which can display the status and quantity of superuser requests, APM/KPM modules in real-time, helping to quickly master the situation of each function module. It can also be combined with other settings to customize the overall style of the navigation bar.

I. Core Setting Options

Badge function supports SuperUser, APM Module, KPM Module three major modules, all settings support independent switch.

1. SuperUser Badge

Function: Display number of Active superuser permission requests
Default Value: Show
Recommended Setting: Show (Handle requests in time to improve system security)
Badge Meaning: Number of apps with active superuser permissions
Usage Scene: Quickly monitor permission status

2. APM Module Badge

Function: Display total number of Installed APM modules
Default Value: Show
Recommended Setting: Show
Badge Meaning: Number = Installed corresponding number of modules, No badge = No modules installed
Counting Rule: Only counts Installed status, updates in real-time after modification

3. KPM Module Badge

Function: Display total number of Loaded KPM kernel modules
Default Value: Show
Recommended Setting: Show
Badge Meaning: Number = Loaded corresponding number of kernel modules, No badge = No modules loaded
Counting Rule: Only counts Loaded status, updates in real-time after modification

FolkPatch navigation bar supports four layout modes, which can be freely switched according to device type and usage habits, allowing the application to provide the best experience under different screen sizes.

Function: Brand new floating navigation bar with slide-to-hide and auto-hide features
Default Value: Enabled
Recommended Setting: Enabled (Suitable for all users, recommended as default choice)

Floating Navigation Features:

Slide to Hide
- Navigation bar can be hidden by sliding gesture
- Reappear by sliding from screen edge
- Hidden state doesn't affect content browsing
Auto Hide
- Support configurable auto-hide timer
- Automatically hides after 3 seconds of inactivity
- Maintains hidden state when switching apps
Background Mode Optimization
- Specially designed for background mode usage
- Won't block other app interfaces during operation
- Can be quickly summoned via up/down swipe gesture

Applicable Scenes:

Users who frequently switch between apps
Using background mode features
Pursuing maximum content display area
Users who prefer minimalist interfaces

Layout Features:

Navigation bar displayed as floating mini window
Can be dragged to any position on screen
Default displayed at screen edge
Supports custom floating position and size

Function: Automatically select navigation bar layout according to screen width
Trigger Condition: Use sidebar when screen width ≥ 600dp, otherwise use bottom navigation
Default Value: Enabled
Recommended Setting: Enabled (Adapt to all device scenes)

Applicable Scenes:

Foldable devices: Show sidebar when unfolded, switch to bottom when folded
Tablets: Automatically switch to sidebar in landscape mode, fully utilizing widescreen space
Responsive experience: No manual adjustment needed, automatically adapt to optimal layout

Layout Features:

Widescreen Mode (≥600dp):
- Navigation bar fixed on left side
- Icons arranged vertically
- Can display complete label text
Narrow Screen Mode (<600dp):
- Navigation bar fixed at bottom
- Icons arranged horizontally
- Save vertical space

Function: Navigation bar always fixed at bottom of screen
Default Value: No
Recommended Setting: Recommended for phone portrait users

Applicable Scenes:

Phone portrait use
Accustomed to traditional app layout
Frequent one-handed operation

Layout Features:

Navigation bar fixed at bottom, occupying about 80dp height
5 function tabs arranged horizontally
Complies with Android Material Design specifications
Suitable for thumb operation, improving mobile experience

Function: Navigation bar always fixed at left side of screen
Default Value: No
Recommended Setting: Recommended for tablet/desktop users

Applicable Scenes:

Tablet landscape use
Desktop large screen devices
Need to maximize content display area

Layout Features:

Navigation bar fixed at left, width about 80dp
5 function tabs arranged vertically
Content area gets more vertical space
Suitable for large screen device reading and browsing

5. Mode Switching Method

Find "Navigation Scheme Settings" in external menu:

Enter "Settings" → "Appearance"
Find "Navigation Scheme Settings" option
Click to pop up dialog, select one of four modes
Takes effect immediately after selection, no restart required

6. Different Modes Comparison

Mode	Suitable Device	Content Space	Operation Convenience	Responsive
Floating Navigation	All Devices	Maximum	⭐⭐⭐⭐	✅
Auto Standard Navigation	All Devices	Dynamic Optimal	Best	✅
Bottom Navigation	Phone Portrait	Standard	⭐⭐⭐⭐	❌
Side Navigation	Tablet/Desktop	Maximum	⭐⭐⭐	❌

7. Recommended Configuration

General Recommendation:

Recommended: Floating Navigation Mode
Reason: Most feature-rich, supports slide-to-hide and auto-hide, suitable for all users

Phone Users:

Recommended: Floating Navigation, Auto Standard Navigation, or Bottom Navigation
Reason: More consistent with one-handed operation habits

Tablet Users:

Recommended: Floating Navigation, Auto Standard Navigation, or Side Navigation
Reason: Fully utilize widescreen space

Foldable Screen Users:

Recommended: Floating Navigation or Auto Standard Navigation
Reason: Automatically adapt to unfolded/folded state

8. Notes

After Switching Mode: App interface will refresh immediately, no restart needed
Custom Theme: Theme color will be applied to all navigation bar styles simultaneously
Badge Display: Navigation bar badges are supported in all modes
Animation Effect: Smooth transition animation when switching different modes

III. Best Practices

1. General Recommendation

Enable all badges to fully master app status; handle superuser requests in time when seeing superuser badge to avoid permission request accumulation
Regularly pay attention to APM/KPM badge numbers, clean up useless modules in time, maintain reasonable number of modules

2. Badge Abnormality Troubleshooting

Check if badge master switch and corresponding module switch are on
Export app log to analyze specific issues

Tip: Badges are only Quick Status Overview. For detailed information of modules/requests, please enter corresponding page to view.

Copyright

License under:Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-4.0)