Chrome update runs in a window

[Doit2it]

Is anyone else having this issue? When I received the most recent version of Chrome (ver 39.0.2171.59 on Nov 13) from the Play store the app was running in a window (see attached screencap). The only way to get back full screen is to revert back to the previous version (37.0.2062.117). I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 running ROM Gummy 4.4.4. I've seen recent reviews stating the same issue from other phones. I sent an email to Google via link on the Chrome Play page. I've done that before and NEVER had a response except the non-reply bot generated response.

 

[tommo47]

Hi, I've got that version on my unmodified HTC One, and it is full page.

 

[Doit2it]

Yes. It may be only certain ROMs that are having the issue. That's why I'm asking. Thanks for your input and listing your phone too.

 

[DirtyDee]

Carbon ROM on the moto x has issues and carbon on my f6 has the issue... Complaints are growing on the app page too

 

[Mr. Lucky]

There are a number of Play Store comments about this, though I am not experiencing it on my Nexus 5 running 4.4.4 with the latest elementalX kernel.

 

[vosg]

If you have Xposed Framework installed, you could try to force it in full screen with the App Settings module.

http://getandroidapp.org/applications/comics/693-xposed-app-settings-1-10.html

 

[Mr. Lucky]

If you have Xposed Framework installed, you could try to force it in full screen with the App Settings module.

Xposed App Settings 1.10 Android Apk | Get Android APP APK

I don't have any way of testing (since I don't have the issue with the Chrome update), but I don't think that will work the way you expect. The normal usage is to force the notification bar to be hidden until you swipe down (i.e., semi-immersive). I just tested with an app that is intended to run in a partial screen window though (AirCalc), and forced full-screen with App Settings did nothing.