If you recently upgraded to Flutter 3.27 and targeted Android 15 (API level 35), you likely noticed a jarring visual regression: your application's content is suddenly drawing behind the system status bar and the bottom navigation bar. Interactive elements at the bottom of the screen are obstructed by the OS gesture handle, and your custom app bar is clashing with the system clock. This isn't a bug; it is the new standard. Android 15 enforces edge-to-edge rendering by default, and Flutter 3.27 has aligned its Android embedding implementation to match this platform requirement. The days of the OS automatically handling "safe" black bars around your UI are over. The Root Cause: Android 15 and Window Insets Historically, Android apps ran in a window frame that excluded the status bar and navigation bar. The OS painted these areas (usually black or a solid color), and the FlutterView occupied the remaining rectangular space. With the release of Android 15, Google depr...
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