Button Mapper is a versatile tool that allows you to remap hardware buttons on your device to perform a wide array of custom actions, enhancing your user experience by making your device more personalized and efficient. Whether you're looking to launch apps, shortcuts, or execute specific commands, Button Mapper provides an intuitive solution for customizing your device's functionality.
With Button Mapper, you can remap most physical or capacitive keys and buttons, including volume buttons, assist buttons, and even the home, back, and recent apps keys. This functionality extends to many gamepads, remotes, and other peripheral devices, giving you extensive control over your hardware.
While root access is not typically required for most actions, some advanced features may necessitate an adb command from a connected PC if your device is not rooted. It's important to note that Button Mapper does not work when the screen is off, unless your device is rooted or you use an adb command.
Here are some examples of what you can achieve with Button Mapper:
- Use a long press to toggle your flashlight.
- Remap your TV remote control for a more customized experience.
- Press a button to broadcast custom intents, scripts, or commands.
- Open the camera and take a photo with a long press.
- Launch your favorite app or shortcut with a double tap.
- Open your notifications with a double tap.
- Swap your back and recent apps keys (for capacitive buttons only).
- Adjust screen brightness using your volume buttons.
- Toggle "do not disturb" mode with a long press.
The pro version of Button Mapper unlocks additional features, such as simulating keycodes, swapping volume keys on orientation change, and customizing haptic feedback, among others.
You can map a variety of actions to your buttons or keys, including:
- Launching any app or shortcut.
- Disabling the button.
- Broadcasting intents (PRO).
- Running scripts (PRO).
- Camera shutter.
- Turning the screen off.
- Toggling the flashlight.
- Accessing quick settings.
- Showing notifications.
- Opening the power dialog.
- Taking screenshots.
- Controlling music playback (previous/next track, play/pause).
- Adjusting volume or muting.
- Switching to the last app.
- Toggling do not disturb mode.
- Adjusting brightness.
- Now on tap (root).
- Menu button (root).
- Choosing custom keycode (root and PRO).
- Executing root commands (root and PRO).
- Toggling WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Toggling screen rotation.
- Clearing notifications.
- Initiating split screen.
- Scrolling up/down (root).
Button Mapper supports a wide range of buttons, including physical home, back, and recent apps/menu buttons, volume buttons, most camera buttons, many headset buttons, and custom buttons on your phone, headphones, gamepads, TV remote, and other peripheral devices.
Additional customization options include:
- Changing the duration for long presses or double taps.
- Delaying initial button presses for better double tap operation.
- Disabling Button Mapper while using specific apps.
For troubleshooting, ensure that the Button Mapper accessibility service is enabled and allowed to run in the background. Note that Button Mapper does not work with on-screen buttons or the power button, and the available options depend on your device's hardware.
Button Mapper uses Accessibility services to detect when physical or capacitive buttons are pressed, enabling them to be remapped to custom actions. It does not collect or share any personal information, ensuring your privacy is respected.
Additionally, the app uses the Device Administrator permission (BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN) to lock the screen if the "Turn screen off" action is chosen. If you wish to remove this permission, you can do so through the app's settings.
By utilizing Button Mapper, you can significantly enhance your device's functionality, making it more tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
