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

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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:


Cheers,
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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