Thesmartphonesof today aredrearily similar, but what they lack in variety they offset in customization.

Androidusers (we the best) are particularly blessed: we can personalize our devices until theyre unrecognizable.

If that doesnt fulfill your customization desires, you might get a load more with a third-partyapp.

How to change your Android status bar

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Ultimately, it doesnt really matter whether you use an app or stick to your basic prefs.

The important thing is that your overlooked status bar gets the attention it needs.

Android status bar

Story byThomas Macaulay

Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).

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