Why Does Status Bar Not Appear on vivo Y51 Pro Screenshots?

If the status bar does not appear on your vivo Y51 Pro screenshots, the phone is usually capturing the app screen without the system bar. This can happen when an app is in full-screen mode, Game Mode is active, the screenshot was taken from a special shortcut, or the status bar itself is hidden by a display setting.

In most cases, this is not a hardware problem. The screenshot tool is only saving what is visible on the screen at the moment you capture it.

Start with the screenshot method, then check full-screen apps, Game Mode, status bar settings, and system updates.

Quick answer

If the status bar is missing from screenshots on your vivo Y51 Pro, exit full-screen mode first. Swipe down from the top of the screen to make the status bar visible, then take the screenshot again using the Power button and Volume down button.

If that does not work, check full-screen display settings, Game Mode, Notification and status bar settings, and any third-party screenshot app you are using.

vivo Y51 Pro status bar screenshot diagnostic table

Symptom	Likely cause	What to check first
Status bar missing only in games	Game Mode or full-screen mode	Ultra Game Mode or game settings
Status bar missing in video apps	Immersive full-screen mode	Exit full screen before screenshot
Status bar missing only in one app	App hides system bars	Try another app or home screen
Status bar missing in all screenshots	Screenshot method or system setting	Use Power + Volume down
Clock, signal, and battery icons are hidden	Status bar setting changed	Notification and status bar settings
Screenshot looks cropped	Screenshot shortcut or editor issue	Try a normal button screenshot
Status bar appears on screen but not in screenshot	Screenshot feature is excluding system UI	Try another screenshot method
Issue started after update	Temporary Funtouch OS bug	Restart and update apps
Status bar icons are missing, not the whole bar	Notification icon settings	Status bar icon settings
Nothing works	System bug or corrupted setting	Reset settings or contact vivo support

Why the status bar may not show in screenshots

The status bar may not appear because your vivo Y51 Pro is taking a screenshot while the app is hiding the system bars.

This often happens in:

Games
Video players
Camera apps
Reading apps
Full-screen browsers
Streaming apps
Some banking or privacy apps
Third-party screenshot tools
Apps using immersive mode

Android allows apps to hide the status bar for a full-screen experience. That is why the screenshot may show only the app content, not the clock, battery, signal, or notification icons.

1. Use the normal button screenshot method

Start with the simplest fix. Some screenshot shortcuts may capture a cleaned-up version of the screen without the status bar.

1. Go to the screen you want to capture.
2. Make sure the status bar is visible.
3. Press Power and Volume down at the same time.
4. Release both buttons quickly.
5. Open the screenshot in Albums or Photos.
6. Check if the status bar appears.

If the status bar appears with this method, the issue is probably caused by another screenshot shortcut, gesture, or third-party screenshot app.

2. Swipe down before taking the screenshot

Sometimes the app is running in a temporary full-screen view. The status bar may be hidden until you touch the top edge of the screen.

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. Swipe down slightly from the top edge.
3. Wait for the status bar to appear.
4. Take the screenshot immediately.
5. Check the saved image.

This works best for apps that hide the status bar while scrolling, watching videos, reading, or playing games.

3. Turn off full-screen mode in the app

If the status bar is missing only inside one app, that app may be using full-screen mode.

1. Open the app where the issue happens.
2. Look for a full-screen icon, display option, or viewing mode.
3. Turn off full-screen mode.
4. Go back to the screen you want to capture.
5. Take another screenshot.

This is common in video players, games, browsers, eBook apps, and gallery apps.

If the status bar appears in other apps but not this one, your vivo Y51 Pro is probably working normally. The app is simply hiding the system bar.

4. Check Game Mode or Ultra Game Mode

Games often hide the status bar to avoid accidental taps and make the screen feel more immersive.

1. Open Settings.
2. Search for Ultra Game Mode or Game Mode.
3. Open the game settings.
4. Check display, notification, or full-screen options.
5. Turn off settings that hide notifications or system bars.
6. Restart the game.
7. Take another screenshot.

If the status bar is missing only in games, this is the most likely cause.

5. Check Notification and Status Bar settings

If the status bar itself is not showing correctly, check the phone’s status bar settings.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Notification and status bar.
3. Check whether status bar icons are enabled.
4. Turn on battery percentage if you want it shown.
5. Check notification icon display settings.
6. Return to the home screen.
7. Take a screenshot again.

The exact menu name may vary depending on your Funtouch OS version. On some vivo phones, the path may appear as Settings > Status bar and notification.

6. Restart your vivo Y51 Pro

A restart can fix temporary display or screenshot glitches.

1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Tap Restart.
3. Wait for the phone to turn back on.
4. Open the same screen again.
5. Take a new screenshot.

This will not delete your files, photos, apps, or settings.

Try this especially if the problem started suddenly or after using a game, video app, screen recorder, or floating window.

7. Update Funtouch OS and your apps

A software bug can affect screenshots, full-screen display, or status bar behavior.

To update your phone:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap System update.
3. Check for updates.
4. Install any available update.
5. Restart the phone.

To update apps:

1. Open Google Play Store.
2. Tap your profile icon.
3. Tap Manage apps and device.
4. Update the apps where the screenshot issue happens.

If the issue started after an update, give the phone a little time after restarting. Then test screenshots on the home screen, Settings app, and the problem app.

8. Disable third-party screenshot apps

If you use a screenshot app, screen recorder, cleaner app, gaming booster, or floating shortcut tool, it may be changing how screenshots are saved.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Find the screenshot or screen recorder app.
4. Tap Force stop.
5. Take a screenshot using Power + Volume down.
6. If the status bar appears, uninstall or replace the app.

Some third-party tools crop screenshots, hide system bars, or apply automatic edits.

9. Test screenshots from the home screen and Settings

This helps you confirm whether the issue is phone-wide or app-specific.

1. Go to the home screen.
2. Take a screenshot.
3. Open Settings.
4. Take another screenshot.
5. Open the app where the issue happens.
6. Take one more screenshot.

If the status bar appears on the home screen and Settings but not inside one app, the app is the cause.

If the status bar is missing everywhere, the issue is more likely related to screenshot settings, display settings, or a system glitch.

10. Reset system settings

Use this only after trying the easier fixes. Resetting system settings can help if a display or status bar setting is causing the problem.

1. Open Settings.
2. Search for Reset.
3. Choose Reset all settings or a similar option.
4. Read the warning carefully.
5. Confirm the reset.
6. Restart the phone.
7. Test screenshots again.

This should not be treated the same as a factory reset. A factory reset erases personal data, so do not use that unless you have backed up your phone and vivo support recommends it.

Should you worry if the status bar is missing from screenshots?

Usually, no. If the status bar disappears only in games, videos, or one app, your vivo Y51 Pro is likely working as intended. The app is using full-screen or immersive mode.

You should look deeper if:

The status bar is missing in every screenshot
The clock, battery, or signal icons are missing from the actual screen
The issue started after a system update
Screenshots look cropped or distorted
Restarting and updating do not help

In that case, contact vivo support or visit a vivo service center.

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