In the fall of 2016, Apple introduced their new MacBook with Touch Bar, which is considered by many to be a gimmick, but it can do a lot of cool things. One of the most notable features of the Touch Bar is the Control Strip, which basically gives the user access to quick toggles to control various system settings. Inspired by this iOS developer LaughingQuoll, For jailbroken iOS devices, it has developed a Touch Bar-like app that allows the user to block the Control Strip feature on their device. Now we all know that Android cannot be left behind. Using LaughingQuoll’s app as inspiration, XDA Developer alecot18 has developed an app for Android called TouchBar that mimics the Touch Bar’s Control Strip on Android devices.
The best part is that the TouchBar app is completely free and doesn’t require root access. So if you like the Control Strip feature of the Touch Bar, Here’s how you can get a MacBook-like Touch Bar on your Android device:
- To get started, you need to enable the installation of third-party APK files.. To do this, go to Android Settings and tap on “Security” choice. Make sure it’s there once. “Unknown sources” option is ticked.
- Once done, Download “TouchBar for Android” Download and install the app from here.
note: At the time of writing this article, the app only supports Android Lollipop (5.0) and above.
- After installing the application, make sure grant all permissions Like Screen Layout, Write System Settings and Do Not Disturb Access.
- After that, scroll down and tap on it. “Enable Touchbar” To enable the Touch Bar
- Now you can tap the bottom zone of your screen (above the navigation bar) to view and interact with the Touch Bar.
It looks great, doesn’t it? Well, the TouchBar app for Android lets you: Change your WiFi, Bluetooth, Screen Rotation, Brightness and Volume settings. The app also allows you to: control your music with on-screen buttons.
Also, an integrated Google Search option for faster searches and you can customize the Touch Bar according to your preferences.
SEE ALSO: How to Get TouchBar Functionality on Any Mac
Change Quick Settings on Android with Touch Bar
As larger and larger screens hit the market, one-handed operation is also becoming more difficult. The ability to add a Touch Bar to get the same functionality of Android’s Quick Settings comes as a boon for users with small hands and big screens. You also experience the functionality of the Mac’s Touch Bar on your Android smartphone. So what’s not to like? Well, try the TouchBar app and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
