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[Android] Why can’t I save or exit forms? The navigation bar is covering the buttons!

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This is a common issue on Android 15 devices using the default 3-button navigation.
The Android navigation bar at the bottom can sometimes cover the form’s navigation bar, making it hard (or impossible) to save or exit the form in the app.

The fix? Switch to gesture navigation.
Here’s how:

Steps to enable gesture navigation on Android 15:

  1. Open Settings
    Go to your phone’s Settings app.

  2. Find Navigation Settings
    Look for System Navigation, System Gestures, or similar—usually under System or Display.

  3. Enable Gesture Navigation
    Choose Gesture Navigation or Swipe Gestures.
    You may see options like:

    • Swipe from bottom
    • Swipe from side and bottom
      Pick the one that works best for you.

Once gesture navigation is enabled, the Android bar disappears and you’ll have full access to the form buttons.

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