How do I remove this $#@ circle thing from my Android phone screen?

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The discussion focuses on removing the circular icon with four squares from the Android phone screen, specifically on devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8. Users identified this icon as part of the Accessibility features, specifically the Assistant Menu. The solution involves navigating to Accessibility settings, then Interaction and Dexterity, and turning off the Assistant Menu. A helpful link to a forum post and video explanation was also shared, confirming the straightforward nature of the fix.

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Something mysteriously appeared on my screen. How do I remove it.
Hi all,
How fo I remove this circular object on the top right , the circle with the 4 square-ish objects?
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Is that the four squares in a circle thing?

Did you try to hit the x to the right of the PF thrives by your sharing line?
 
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jedishrfu said:
Is that the four squares in a circle thing?

Did you try to hit the x to the right of the PF thrives by your sharing line?
Yes, nothings changed.
 
Turns out the 'circle with 4 squares' is a configurable option.
That androidcentral link has a post that points to a Video with an Explanation:


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Tom
 
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A followup . Tom's link worked, and was strsightforward: Accessibility/ Interaction and Dexterity/ Assistant-menu- turn off.

Now I'm on to figure out why my Hp 15 ; or should I day my dy Pc ;), ( See pic) battery wont rechargecwhen computer's plugged in
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