Is this possible?

[DAIMONDY]

I would like to know if i can have the time, signal and the other stuff displayed at all times at the top of the screen rater than swiping down to see them. Maybe even have them there when browsing.

Thanks

 

[pmhgeneral]

No not at this time.

 

[geoghotas]

No babay right now not wait for updates may be wp8.1 Cortana can solve this probelem...

 

[neo158]

No babay right now not wait for updates may be wp8.1 Cortana can solve this probelem...

Cortana won't solve this non existent "problem", Cortana is the improved speech recognition in WP 8.1 which probably won't solve it either. The problem is non existent because Microsoft want you concentrating on using the device not on the device status, if you have no signal it will show you, if battery saver is active it will show you. The following website will give you more information:

What do the icons on your phone mean? | Windows Phone How-to (United Kingdom)

 

[JonnieLasVegas]

I would like to know if i can have the time, signal and the other stuff displayed at all times at the top of the screen rater than swiping down to see them. Maybe even have them there when browsing.

Thanks

That would be nice to have that as an option. More options are better.

 

[manicottiK]

That would be nice to have that as an option. More options are better.

While I generally agree because I think that I'd make good decisions, lots of people (including me sometimes) make choices that they think are good, but that often aren't. People who do user-interface/experience design and almost any other kind of user-focused design will tell you that it's not always best to ask users what they want. We often say that we want things that actually decrease the value that we get from a product.

The philosophy behind Windows Phone appears to be "stop trying to manage the device and focus on using it." As a consequence, things that don't actually add value aren't front and center. As neo158 said, status icons that are "abnormal" show up while "normal" ones are hidden unless requested. This is also why, at least in part and at least until now, there hasn't been quick access to various system toggles-- there's no need for most users to have to manage such settings in Windows Phone -- if you just leave things alone, the phone will work as its supposed to.

Unfortunately, this philosophy is the exact opposite of what platform-switching Android users want because they're used to both having such controls and having to use them regularly.

 

[JonnieLasVegas]

While I generally agree because I think that I'd make good decisions, lots of people (including me sometimes) make choices that they think are good, but that often aren't. People who do user-interface/experience design and almost any other kind of user-focused design will tell you that it's not always best to ask users what they want. We often say that we want things that actually decrease the value that we get from a product.

The philosophy behind Windows Phone appears to be "stop trying to manage the device and focus on using it." As a consequence, things that don't actually add value aren't front and center. As neo158 said, status icons that are "abnormal" show up while "normal" ones are hidden unless requested. This is also why, at least in part and at least until now, there hasn't been quick access to various system toggles-- there's no need for most users to have to manage such settings in Windows Phone -- if you just leave things alone, the phone will work as its supposed to.

Unfortunately, this philosophy is the exact opposite of what platform-switching Android users want because they're used to both having such controls and having to use them regularly.

In this instance, it's safe to say having it as an option would only be a plus.

 

[eric12341]

http://forums.windowscentral.com/windows-phone-8/210477-official-what-wp-needs-succeed.html