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mygod/notification-shade-transparency

Analysis updated 2026-08-04 · repo last pushed 2024-03-06

5JavaAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

An Android customization tool that makes your notification shade see-through so it blends with your wallpaper. It works through the LSPosed framework and requires a modified device running Android 12 or newer.

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  root((repo))
  What it does
    Makes shade see-through
    Blends with wallpaper
    Removes solid backgrounds
  Tech stack
    Java
    Android
    LSPosed framework
  Use cases
    Custom wallpaper look
    Cleaner notification view
    Visual style tweaks
  Audience
    Android enthusiasts
    Power users
    LSPosed users
  Requirements
    Android 12 plus
    LSPosed installed
    Modded device

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Make your notification shade transparent so your wallpaper shows through when you pull down notifications.

USE CASE 2

Blend the notification panel with a custom home screen setup for a cleaner visual style.

USE CASE 3

Fine-tune the appearance of your phone if you already use LSPosed for other Android tweaks.

What is it built with?

JavaAndroidLSPosed

How does it compare?

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Stars555
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2024-03-062023-01-05
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/52/54/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires a rooted Android device with the LSPosed framework already installed and running Android 12 or newer.

No license information is provided in the repository, so usage terms are unclear.

In plain English

Notification Shade Transparency is a small Android customization tool that lets you make elements of your phone's notification shade see-through. If you've ever wanted your pull-down notifications to float over your wallpaper or home screen instead of sitting on a solid background, this is what makes that happen. The project works as a module for LSPosed, which is a framework that allows power users to tweak and modify Android system behavior beyond what normally allowed. When installed through LSPosed, the module modifies how Android draws the notification shade, removing or adjusting the opaque backgrounds so that elements behind it show through. It is compatible with Android 12 and newer versions of the operating system. This tool is aimed at Android enthusiasts who already use LSPosed to customize their devices. The typical user is someone who enjoys fine-tuning their phone's appearance and wants a cleaner, more visually integrated notification experience. For example, if you have a custom wallpaper or a specific home screen setup and you do not like the solid panel that appears when you swipe down to check notifications, this module lets you blend that panel into your background. The README does not go into much detail beyond confirming compatibility with Android 12+ and showing a screenshot of it running on Android 13. There is no elaboration on how much control you have over the transparency level or which specific elements can be adjusted. Given the project's small scope and the fact that it relies on LSPosed, it is built for a niche audience comfortable with device modification tooling rather than casual users looking for a simple app from the Play Store.

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Prompt 1
How do I install and enable Notification Shade Transparency in LSPosed on my Android 12 device?
Prompt 2
What elements of the notification shade can I make transparent with this LSPosed module?
Prompt 3
Help me troubleshoot why the notification shade is still solid after activating the module in LSPosed.
Prompt 4
Is there a way to adjust the transparency level or choose which parts of the shade become see-through?

Frequently asked questions

What is notification-shade-transparency?

An Android customization tool that makes your notification shade see-through so it blends with your wallpaper. It works through the LSPosed framework and requires a modified device running Android 12 or newer.

What language is notification-shade-transparency written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java, Android, LSPosed.

Is notification-shade-transparency actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2024-03-06).

What license does notification-shade-transparency use?

No license information is provided in the repository, so usage terms are unclear.

How hard is notification-shade-transparency to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is notification-shade-transparency for?

Mainly developer.

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