Button Mapper revolutionizes how you interact with your device by allowing you to remap hardware buttons to launch any app, shortcut, or perform custom actions. With simple configurations, you can execute a wide range of functions using your volume buttons and other hardware keys, enhancing your user experience with ease and efficiency.
Button Mapper supports the remapping of most physical or capacitive buttons, including volume buttons, some assist buttons, and capacitive home, back, and recent apps keys. It also extends its compatibility to buttons on various gamepads, remotes, and other peripheral devices, ensuring a versatile remapping solution.
For the majority of actions, root access is not necessary; however, certain advanced features might require an adb command from a connected PC if your device isn't rooted. Please note, Button Mapper does not function when the screen is off unless your device is rooted or you execute an adb command.
Here are some practical examples of what you can achieve with Button Mapper:
- Long press to activate your flashlight
- Remap your TV remote control for seamless operation
- Press to send custom intents, scripts, or commands
- Long press to open the camera and capture a photo
- Double tap to launch your favorite app or shortcut
- Double tap to view your notifications
- Swap your back and recent apps keys (capacitive buttons only)
- Use volume buttons to adjust screen brightness
- Long press to toggle "do not disturb" mode
- And many more customizations to suit your preferences
For those seeking even more control, the pro version of Button Mapper unlocks additional features:
- Simulate keycodes (requires adb command or root)
- Swap volume keys based on device orientation
- Default to ring volume on Android Pie or later
- Pocket detection to prevent accidental triggers
- Custom themes for a personalized look
- Change back and recents buttons
- Customize haptic feedback (vibration) for button interactions
A comprehensive list of actions you can map to your buttons includes:
- Launch any app or shortcut
- Disable the button
- Broadcast intents (PRO)
- Run scripts (PRO)
- Camera shutter
- Turn screen off
- Toggle flashlight
- Quick settings
- Show notifications
- Power dialog
- Take screenshot
- Music control: previous/next track and play/pause
- Adjust volume or mute
- Switch to the last used app
- Toggle do not disturb mode
- Adjust brightness
- Now on tap (root)
- Menu button (root)
- Choose custom keycode (root and PRO)
- Execute root command (root and PRO)
- Toggle WiFi
- Toggle Bluetooth
- Toggle screen rotation
- Clear notifications
- Split screen
- Scroll up/down (root)
- And many more options tailored to your needs
Button Mapper supports a wide array of buttons:
- Physical home, back, and recent apps/menu buttons
- Volume up
- Volume down
- Most camera buttons
- Many headset buttons
- Custom buttons on phones, headphones, gamepads, TV remotes, and other peripherals
Additional customization options allow you to:
- Adjust the duration for long presses and double taps
- Delay initial button press for better double tap functionality
- Disable Button Mapper while using specific apps
- Plus, numerous other customizations to fit your usage patterns
If you encounter issues, ensure that the Button Mapper accessibility service is enabled and permitted to run in the background. Note that Button Mapper does not work with on-screen buttons or the power button, and the available options may vary depending on your device's hardware.
Button Mapper utilizes Accessibility services to detect button presses, enabling custom actions to cater to your needs without compromising your privacy. The app does not collect or share personal information, ensuring your data remains secure.
Additionally, Button Mapper uses the Device Administrator permission (BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN) to lock the screen if the "Turn screen off" action is selected. If you wish to remove this permission, you can do so within the app by navigating to the menu and selecting "Uninstall."
