Kiosk application

Developing a kiosk-type application, the goal being to replace the stock launcher with a contained experience limited to a few functions.

Ideally would like to permanently hide the navbar but realize this is somewhat difficult in stock Android 4.1.  Are there any platform customizations I can invoke from my application to accomplish this?

And if not, I noticed that Phone Only mode does invoke some changes to the navbar along with restricted access to settings:

Unfortunately it doesn't look like I can use my custom launcher while configured in phone mode.  Is there any way for me to invoke these settings otherwise?

Hi Frederick,

   Did you had any chance to try "application (icom) remove".  Not sure just replied after refering to some forum.

   Also request to refer - Designing Applications For the DX650 for related info.

Thanks and Regards,

Geevarghese