You take a screenshot on your RealMe 16, but the status bar is missing. No time, no battery icon, no signal indicators. It feels incomplete, especially if you need the screenshot for proof, tutorials, or reports.
This usually happens because of specific display settings, privacy features, or screenshot behavior inside certain apps. The good news is that it is not a hardware problem, and you can fix it with a few quick adjustments.
Why the Status Bar Is Missing in Your Screenshots
- The app you are capturing hides the status bar automatically.
- Full screen or immersive mode is enabled.
- Screenshot privacy protection is active.
- Display scaling or screen zoom is affecting layout.
- A temporary software glitch is affecting screenshot rendering.
1. Check If the App Hides the Status Bar
Some apps automatically hide the status bar when in full screen mode. This is common in video players, games, and certain reading apps.
Close the app, and then go back to your Home screen.
Take a screenshot on the Home screen, and then check if the status bar appears.
If it shows up on the Home screen, the issue is app specific and not a system problem.
2. Disable Full Screen Mode for the App
Full screen mode removes system UI elements, including the status bar. Disabling it can restore normal screenshot behavior.
Open Settings, and then tap Display and brightness.
Tap Full screen mode, and then select the app you are having issues with.
Switch the app to default display mode, and then test another screenshot.
3. Turn Off Screenshot Privacy Protection
Some RealMe UI versions include privacy options that remove sensitive information from screenshots. This can include hiding status bar content.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap App permissions, and then check for screenshot or display related restrictions.
Disable any screen protection features, and then try capturing again.
4. Adjust Display Size or Screen Zoom
If your display size is set too large, the screenshot layout may crop the status bar. Resetting it can correct the frame.
Open Settings, and then tap Display and brightness.
Tap Display size, and then set it to default.
Take a new screenshot, and then check if the status bar appears.
5. Restart Your RealMe 16
Temporary rendering bugs can affect screenshots. A quick reboot often restores normal behavior.
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to reboot, and then capture another screenshot.
Most of the time, the missing status bar is caused by full screen behavior inside certain apps. Once you adjust the display settings or exit immersive mode, your screenshots should return to normal.
FAQs
Why does the status bar appear in some screenshots but not others?
Some apps automatically hide system UI elements when running in full screen. Screenshots capture exactly what is visible on the screen at that moment.
Can certain apps block the status bar in screenshots?
Yes. Banking apps, video players, and games often hide interface elements for privacy or immersive viewing.
Is this a hardware problem with the RealMe 16?
No. This is almost always related to software settings or app behavior, not a hardware issue.
