How to Make the Notification Panel Translucent on Your Samsung Galaxy S4

There's a lot you can access from the Notification tray on your Galaxy S4. Quick settings toggles, brightness controls, and of course, notifications. However, despite the power this simple pull-down gives you, you're still left with a boring, black background for the shade. It may seem petty, but the black almost ruins the experience, unlike with the new Material Design announced by Google which facilitates a cohesive, immersed experience throughout. But until Android L's UI overhaul makes its way to the Galaxy S4, we'll have to get the look and feel ourselves. This guide will focus on... more

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