If you have a different GSI (like SuperiorOS or ArrowOS), patch it manually:
After this, the top is fully fixed. You should see a smooth, interactive status bar.
Prerequisites:
Before diving into the solutions, understand the root cause. The Huawei Y5 2019 uses a 720x1560 pixel display with a waterdrop notch (a small dewdrop-style cutout for the front camera). The device also has unusual screen margins.
Most generic Android ROMs (LineageOS, AOSP, etc.) are built for standard flat displays. When ported to the Y5 2019 without proper patches, you get: huawei y5 2019 custom rom fixed top
The "fixed top" means a developer has applied specific display cutout patches, overlay fixes, and build.prop tweaks to ensure the UI respects the notch and uses the full screen correctly.
The stock EMUI 9.1/10 firmware expects a specific offset for the display’s "notch" area (the waterdrop notch at the top center). Custom ROMs, particularly GSIs like LineageOS, crDroid, or Pixel Experience, rarely read this offset correctly. The result is: If you have a different GSI (like SuperiorOS
This is the dreaded unfixed top. Until recently, users had to live with broken auto-brightness or use buggy third-party "notch killer" apps.