Virtual Button Bar

Virtual Button Bar$1.22

Rated 3.88/5 (249) —  Free Android application by Opotech

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About Virtual Button Bar

*Now with unlimited colours*
*ROOT required for full functionality* Menu, Back and Search are rooted-only buttons - all others work on non-rooted devices.

Emulates hardware keys (Home, Menu, Back etc) and overlays them on the screen, on top of all applications. Single-swipe action (see video):
• Choose the number of buttons you want, position them
• Lock Screen animations including Gingerbread-style TV off (requires 2.2)
• Change button function (vol up/down, lock device, expand Notification Bar, Camera, Search)
• Alt-Tab functionality
• Change Button sizes and colour
• Adjustable Transparency
• Separate, independent configurations for portrait and landscape

A fully-featured but time-limited trial is available.

To uninstall: If you've enabled Device Administration for the lockscreen, you need to disable it before uninstalling. Uncheck the permission in-app or go to Settings -> Location and Security -> Select device administrators and uncheck Virtual Button Bar.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Virtual Button Bar version 2.9.4 on your Android device!
APK Size: 310 KB, downloaded 5,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: opotech.virtualbuttonbar, download Virtual Button Bar.apk

All Application Badges

Paid
app
Android
2.1+
For everyone
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App History & Updates

What's Changed
V2.9.4:
• Added option to disable foreground service. Uncheck to dismiss the permanent notification in 4.3+ but have higher chance of app being closed at low memory
Price update  Price changed from $1.68 to $1.22.
More downloads  Virtual Button Bar reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
Price update  Price changed from $1.00 to $1.68.
Version update Virtual Button Bar was updated to version 2.9.4

What are users saying about Virtual Button Bar

K70%
by K####:

IT makes the back and home button so handy.

D70%
by D####:

I've been using this app from the very beginning, pro version that it. Unfortunately, for some unknown reasons, it's been crashing constantly on all my devices, namely, Note3, One plus One and Moto G.

U70%
by U####:

The a lot! But can't call context menu wo root access. That sucks.

D70%
by D####:

Worth

D70%
by D####:

I killed my menu, home, and back buttons on my Galaxy Note 2 doing a screen replacement. I tried a couple of other soft key enablers that were good. I purchased this one because the others lacked a menu button, which is what I need most. So I was disappointed to find this menu button doesn't function. If the menu worked, it would easily be worth 5 stars. Without it, though, it's disappointing to pay for functionality others provide for free.

D70%
by D####:

Worth

N70%
by N####:

My home and back buttons don't work so this app saves me, thanks a lot!

U70%
by U####:

It is super disappointing to buy this app amd still not be able to use the menu button on/in ANY app/program other than the virtual button program itself.

C70%
by C####:

The back.button font work

L70%
by L####:

Saved my broken phone

A70%
by A####:

This app is in my daily use. It just hurts to press the home button or the power button so many times in the day, with this app you can give the home button more long term life

J70%
by J####:

It works as stated. It is very handy and customizable. I was in need for such buttons as my stock ROM does not have navigation bar. It is better than navigation bar as you can always recall the buttons with just a flick of hand. I request to developers to go ahead and allow users to add buttons for apps like Gesture Search (which I access most) and shortcuts.

D70%
by D####:

AMAZING. I really like the option where you can pick the buttons u want. But it would be flat out perfect if there was an option to keep the bar extended after pressing one of the buttons. Its a little annoying have to retract the bar again after just pressing a button. But, besides that... PERFECT!

Q70%
by Q####:

I need a recent app button to show my apps that are running. Just like when you hold home button in galaxy note 2.

C70%
by C####:

Just needs ICS style recent apps, plural. Would be cool to have persistent bar until you clicked outside the bar just like Button Savior. Maybe even an option to launch a programmable app from a button would be cool. Keep up the good work.

Q70%
by Q####:

The s3 is a great phone minus the a-la-iphone physicial middle button. I hate it because it requires forceful press. Why did they copy the most glaring design flaw is beyond me. Anyway, this allows me to place a little home button on side of the screen. It is not getting in the way and its very convenient because it us right were my them would be. The s3 is a big device so it actually helps relieve the strain off my hand. How often do you pay less than two bucks to actually get a problem solved?

D70%
by D####:

Overall a very solid app. Fast and quite responsive. My only critism is that there's no shortcut to recent apps drawer and you can only see your last used app. Other than that, very good

U70%
by U####:

How about to start a specific app? (E.g. real recdent apps).

D70%
by D####:

works great. please add buttons for individual apps and shortcuts.

Q70%
by Q####:

thank you so much for this app, it is very helpful. However can you please add more option such as improve the recent app like when you press and hold the home button, and the option to laugh 1 favorite app directly from virtual bar. Thanks so much!

V70%
by V####:

Kept telling me app was not licensed. Uninstalled.

D70%
by D####:

My home button is broken, this works beautifully in its place!

D70%
by D####:

Way too much

D70%
by D####:

works on galaxy note 2

G70%
by G####:

IT makes the back and home button so handy.

M70%
by M####:

I killed my menu, home, and back buttons on my Galaxy Note 2 doing a screen replacement. I tried a couple of other soft key enablers that were good. I purchased this one because the others lacked a menu button, which is what I need most. So I was disappointed to find this menu button doesn't function. If the menu worked, it would easily be worth 5 stars. Without it, though, it's disappointing to pay for functionality others provide for free.

M70%
by M####:

By far, this is the best and most versatile button bar that I have tried. I had an issue with the icon appearing in the notification area, so I emailed the developer. He sent me a test version the next day and it worked perfectly. The change is now in the new version 2.9.4. Great support!

O70%
by O####:

Quick response, never crashed, tiny, customized, reasonable price. Just one suggestion: l used to long press the home button for killing tasks, if this task is also enable, definitely this worth five star.

M70%
by M####:

I really like this app. It creates these cool buttons that are like softkeys that I can use to navigate around my Samsung Galaxy s4. I like: The customizable buttons. The actions they can do How you can place them wherever you want. I hate: No option to make it look like real softkeys. Yes I do know this is not supposed to look like softkeys I just wish it did!

M70%
by M####:

I have tried (and bought) lots of apps to allow me to run my devices full screen and this one looks the most promising. In fact, I think this is how the system bar and notifications bar should have been implemented in the first place! There should be a background color/picture with transparency independently set from the icons, as sometimes the icons are the same color with some application background. What I'd like to see in the future is the ability to add custom actions (apps and shortcuts) and customizable icons or themes. Also, you should be able to drag all the way to the desired side, not just along the currently selected side. IMHO, recent apps should always show the "Recent Apps" icon, not the last app icon and just run this action, without also switching to the last app. Add a different button for this. Also, if you can add a visual cue on top of the notifications icon *and* the pullout button, to show that there are in fact notifications (with the possibility to exclude notifications that are permanently shown), you will be the best :-)

L70%
by L####:

I used this for quite some time now it has bugs, back button Doesn't work will start using it again if it's released after testing thoroughly I use note 2

M70%
by M####:

This is my favorite virtual button app, have tried several. Customizing ability is very nice: size, color, opacity, etc. Could definitely use a pull-out-button position lock, to avoid accidental move, as it takes careful placement of this button to be out of the way of other, regularly used app buttons. Would give five stars for this ability.

M70%
by M####:

Worked fine in the Trial Version, also it crashes every few hours. I have to configure it all over again. It's quite annoying.

T70%
by T####:

Permissions it wants seem to have nothing to do with what it does. Why does it need access to my messages etc?? Explain or remove to get 5 stars from me!

M70%
by M####:

Menu button not working on galaxy 3

Z70%
by Z####:

Works great except for the recent apps button. It opens recent apps except for the very most recent, which always disappears for some reason.

M70%
by M####:

The best app of it's kind! I didn't want to have to put my phone into repair, so I downloaded loads of apps, and this is by far the best one! Life and money saviour!

M70%
by M####:

Works ok but the pullout button is too close to the menu e.g. Home button. Ergo, when I touch the pullout button, I accidentally touch the home button as well. Please space the buttons well.

M70%
by M####:

Excellent

C70%
by C####:

Very helpful since accidentally cutting home button wire on my galaxy 3 during screen replacement. But the menu button doesn't work...makes it practically impossible to use certain functions of the phone. Not able to access my apps in the play store, or select multiple images in the photo gallery. Any suggestions? A fix would be great!


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