Android: Nav Bar Buttons Vs Gestures! (Which Is Better?)

[@dvdvdmt]

There is quick switching action for 3 button layout by clicking twice on the square button.

[@ultra_sharp]

I thought it was common knowledge, but I was wrong. Double tap is so fast.

[@kamanasishbarman8760]

Yes, I am surprised how he could forget this !!!!

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

I've gotten used to the gestures long ago, but I'm all for having choices.

[@Franzotm]

Fr, I've gotten used it gestures as well and u can also make the gestures disappear

[@alonzograves3862]

​@@FranzotmOnly on my s22 plus but I can't on my pixel 7

[@Franzotm]

@@alonzograves3862 OK and I have a note 10 plus(2019) and it can do it.

[@serious6647]

​@@Franzotm not for pixels unfortunately

[@Franzotm]

@@serious6647 Unlucky

[@Senseismoke777]

I jus switched back to thre buttons...tbh the gesture can be a hassle because scrolling to far to the edge of the screen can cause a back press or take you out the app completely 😢

[@TECHnicallyandMORE]

You do realize that you can change the sensitivity of the gestures.

[@ChocolateOs-c1p]

Exactly once I figured that out the speed is lightning quick I love it more than bar tbh... I use to use navi bar until then 😆​@@TECHnicallyandMORE

[@ChocolateOs-c1p]

​@@TECHnicallyandMOREg

[@CyrusShameliOfficial]

As a person who had switched from an iPhone to a Samsung, I love the swipe gestures a lot.

[@genzeuronymous7787]

My favorite is the 3 gesture navigation thing on samsung phones. It gives you the most screen realestate and is easier to navigate with

[@sakthigurumuthupandi4842]

Beauty of android is navigation buttons

[@gnobba]

I just prefer the reliablity of the 3 button nav, the gestures messes up and bugs out in some apps like KZbin Netflix and alot of mobile games

[@TECHnicallyandMORE]

It really doesn't bug out, plus updates are a thing for a reason.

[@gnobba]

Yeah all and good but I've had these issues with gesture navigation since 2018 when it first came out on android, and still in 2024 I am having these issues. ​@@TECHnicallyandMORE

[@gngnome]

For one-handed use, gestures can be great even if inconsistent. Like if you find yourself accidentally going 'back' in apps like KZbin where some lists scroll sideways. Scrolling through apps that are already on & in memory is great however. Otherwise the 3 buttons are more accurate even if they require 2 handed use. I find a single button tap getting into the task manager so I can swipe up to close apps is far easier than doing the gesture for it which is hit or miss.

[@SkellyWOG]

Bro this is literally perfect bro!!! So weird as I was thinking of going wit the buttons now!!!

[@Bayne-t3n]

I prefer gestures, but they're laggy and delayed on my phone, so, I'll keep the buttons on.

[@MrNubshow]

Double tap the recents button to switch between apps.

[@RoadKeller]

Nice one Just knew that from you Thanks

[@serious6647]

I say iphone gestures because they started it first. And android 3 button nav.

[@TheSteelStallion]

Absolutely despised the idea of the gesture navigation when trying it out but once I gave it another shot I don't use anything else. Looking back at the nav bar, I just hate the idea of wasting screen space with the buttons/bar.

[@SaltAndVi]

I tried switching from iphone the adroid, idk why but their navigation bar just seems off. I can't put my finger on it but switching between apps isnt as smooth. it's like i have to make the gesture very intentionally vs iphone anytime i swipe it switches with ease I dont need to think about it.

[@GlockJ]

What u thinks better n more innovative

[@danielmodeljr.6694]

I Like The Swipe Gestures Alot Better Cause Its Faster To Me To Hop Out Of Apps Swith Apps & Etc. The Buttons Aren't Bad But To Me There Old I Prefer The New Swipe Gestures Better

[@serious6647]

Well either are the same you can't go home unless you touch the bottom of the screen in order to swipe up or what ever.

[@boldschool6308]

Nah, ALWAYS the NAV BUTTONS! Gestures cant match the speed of a tap

[@TECHnicallyandMORE]

I have to disagree with that

[@TECHnicallyandMORE]

Gestures are way faster.

[@boldschool6308]

@@TECHnicallyandMORE swiping can't be faster than a tap... Technically

[@TECHnicallyandMORE]

@boldschool6308 Actually, it is faster than tapping

[@Bagheera1429]

Yup u r right that's why i switched back to buttons coz they are simple n better n also i don't like rubbing my finger in the edge of the screen

[@I3loodeyed]

3 button unless ya like making mistakes

[@Virgincrocodile]

Gesture Navigation for me. I don't have to waste screen display

[@azonesuperdia]

This >>>

[@Patliputra_Samudragupta]

I find iPhone gesture is much better than Android because in android gesture you can't avoid mistouch specially if you reading pdf file or something. You end up with complete out station. With iphones you won't which is smarter idea to use gesture navigation.

[@TECHnicallyandMORE]

I have to disagree with you. The gestures on android are pretty good, plus you can change the sensitivity so you must be doing something wrong. Gestures are also better if you are using one hand.

[@jaidenjd4718]

I use gestures because it's a little easier for me to use.

[@johnr.9758]

Noooo!!!!! Setting up a new phone and the bar is BS!!! Stupid phone doesn't have a navigation option to change it.

[@ChocolateOs-c1p]

Lier answer me