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

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To remove the circular object with four square icons, often referred to as the "Assistant Menu," users can navigate to the Accessibility settings on their device. Specifically, go to Accessibility, then Interaction and Dexterity, and turn off the Assistant Menu option. A helpful resource was shared that includes a video explanation for further guidance. Additionally, there was a mention of a separate issue regarding an HP laptop battery not recharging when plugged in, indicating a potential need for troubleshooting that specific hardware problem.
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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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