Changing the navigation bar on your Moto G5S Plus primarily refers to enabling or disabling the One Button Nav feature, which transforms your navigation experience from traditional three-button controls to a single, gesture-based button.
How to Change the Navigation Bar on Your Moto G5S Plus (One Button Nav)
The Moto G5S Plus offers a unique "One Button Nav" feature that allows you to reclaim screen space by replacing the standard three navigation buttons (Back, Home, Recents) with a single, multi-functional pill-shaped button. This change significantly alters how you interact with your device.
Steps to Enable or Disable One Button Nav
To switch between the One Button Nav and the traditional three-button navigation, follow these straightforward steps:
- Open the Moto app: Locate and tap the Moto app icon on your device's home screen or in the app drawer. This app is the hub for many of your phone's unique Motorola features.
- Access Moto Actions: Within the Moto app, touch the Moto Actions option. This section manages various gesture-based controls and enhancements.
- Toggle One Button Nav: Find and touch One button nav. You will then see a toggle switch to turn this feature on or off based on your preference.
- Turning it ON activates the One Button Nav, replacing your traditional navigation bar.
- Turning it OFF restores the standard three-button navigation bar.
Understanding One Button Nav
When One Button Nav is enabled, the traditional navigation bar disappears, and a single, elongated 'pill' appears at the bottom of your screen. This single button responds to various gestures:
- Go Home: Tap the pill.
- Go Back: Swipe left or right on the pill.
- View Recent Apps: Swipe up from the pill and hold.
- Lock Screen / Turn Off Screen: Tap and hold the pill (this action might vary slightly or be configured separately).
This feature is designed to provide more screen real estate and a more fluid, modern interaction experience.
Comparing Navigation Bar Options
Here's a quick comparison of the two navigation modes available on your Moto G5S Plus:
| Feature | One Button Nav (Enabled) | Traditional 3-Button Nav (Disabled) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Single, pill-shaped button | Three distinct buttons (Back, Home, Recents) |
| Back Action | Swipe left/right on the pill | Tap the Back button |
| Home Action | Tap the pill | Tap the Home button |
| Recent Apps | Swipe up from the pill and hold | Tap the Recents button |
| Screen Space | Maximizes usable screen area | Occupies a dedicated bar at the bottom |
| Interaction | Gesture-based | Tap-based |
Other Navigation Bar Customizations
While the Moto G5S Plus primarily offers the choice between One Button Nav and the traditional three-button layout, deep aesthetic customizations (like changing the color of the navigation bar, reordering the standard buttons, or adding new buttons) are generally not available through the stock Android settings on this device. These types of customizations often require third-party launchers or root access, which are beyond the scope of standard device settings and can sometimes void warranties or introduce stability issues.
By following the steps above, you can easily switch between the gesture-based One Button Nav and the classic three-button navigation to find the interaction style that best suits your needs on your Moto G5S Plus.
