O.status is a small Android app that shows a clean, minimal indicator for your Wi-Fi, cellular signal and battery status on screen. People use it to replace their phone's default status bar icons with a simpler, more customisable display.
Developer: CATCHINGL (CATCH7NG.L) · License: NOASSERTION (open source) · Price: Free
Before you start: for the cleanest experience, hide your phone's original Wi-Fi, Mobile Signal and Battery icons from the system status bar. On Samsung One UI, go to Good Lock → QuickStar → Visibility of Indicator Icons to hide these icons (you can also move the system clock here). O.status does not automatically modify or remove your system status bar icons, so this step is manual. If you want Dynamic Auto indicator colour, install the third-party app Shizuku separately and authorise O.status within it.
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Key features
- Real-time Wi-Fi signal strength and Default Data SIM signal strength
- 4G / 5G network status, battery level and percentage, with automatic percentage display at 20% or below
- Green charging and fully charged status, plus low battery and Power Saving indicators
- Dynamic Auto indicator colour (with optional Shizuku), Manual Black / White modes, and adjustable position and size
- Pixel Shifting for AMOLED burn-in protection, auto-hide in full screen, and auto-start after reboot
Why isn’t O.status on Google Play?
O.status is published by its developer on GitHub rather than on Google Play.
Is O.status safe?
The source code is available on GitHub for reference, though the licence is marked NOASSERTION so check the repo for usage terms. The app requests Display Over Apps, Phone Status and Do Not Disturb Access permissions, and optionally connects to the third-party app Shizuku for the Dynamic Auto colour feature. No Location, Usage Access or Accessibility permission is required. O.status comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is O.status free
The README does not list a price, and the app is distributed as source code on GitHub rather than sold through a store listing.
How do I get the Dynamic Auto indicator colour to work
Connect the optional third-party app Shizuku and authorise O.status within it. Without Shizuku, Auto mode still works by following your phone's system Light or Dark theme (Light Mode shows a black indicator, Dark Mode shows a white indicator).
Does O.status need Location or Accessibility permission
No. It only uses Display Over Apps, Phone Status and Do Not Disturb Access permissions, plus the optional Shizuku connection for Dynamic Auto colour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is O.status free
The README does not list a price, and the app is distributed as source code on GitHub rather than sold through a store listing.
How do I get the Dynamic Auto indicator colour to work
Connect the optional third-party app Shizuku and authorise O.status within it. Without Shizuku, Auto mode still works by following your phone's system Light or Dark theme (Light Mode shows a black indicator, Dark Mode shows a white indicator).
Does O.status need Location or Accessibility permission
No. It only uses Display Over Apps, Phone Status and Do Not Disturb Access permissions, plus the optional Shizuku connection for Dynamic Auto colour.
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