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Moveable Recording Timer

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Assessment

Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Newbie friendliness
45/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Active
Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile

Research direction

The payload names no files, so begin by locating the recording timer view in the Kotlin Android source and the existing settings code that controls camera UI options. Done means a setting chooses between the two positions: beside the record button, or at the top of the screen offset below any camera notch. Expect to read around the layout code before editing, and confirm the chosen placement on a device or emulator.

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Description

feature request needs triage
Checklist
  • I made sure that there are no existing issues - open or closed - to which I could contribute my information.
  • I made sure that there are no existing discussions - open or closed - to which I could contribute my information.
  • I have read the FAQs inside the app (Menu -> About -> FAQs) and my problem isn't listed.
  • I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the request will be dismissed otherwise.
  • This issue contains only one feature request.
  • I have read and understood the contribution guidelines.
Feature description

I would like to be able to change where the recording timer (the stopwatch that shows when you start recording) goes. It would be great to have an option to either place it near the record button or at the top of the screen (pushed down slightly to account for any camera notches on the phone).

Why do you want this feature?

Many people are used to looking at the top of the screen for the recording timer, while some are used to having it near the record button. Having an adjustable option makes the camera layout easier to use for different people.

Additional information

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Dominant language
Kotlin
Stars
473
Forks
56
Avg merge
1d 12h
Merged PRs (30d)
8

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