# Button Actions - Key Mapping

Android app · by Evolving Engineer · Tools

Button Actions - Key Mapping has 969,090 installs (+1.0% a month, measured over 39 days), rated 4.0 from 2,728 ratings, \#5,965 of 245,678 in Tools.

## Figures

- Installs: 969,090
- Rating: 4.0 · 2,728 ratings
- Price: Free
- In-app purchases: yes
- 7-day growth in installs: +2,171 (+0.2%) (+3,399 over 11 days)
- 30-day growth in installs: +9,837 (+1.0%)
- Rank: #60,694 of 2,965,562 Android listings with an install count (down 3,051 since 2026-11-01)
- Rank: #5,965 of 245,678 in Tools

## Is Button Actions - Key Mapping safe?

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- Listed on Google Play.
- Made by Evolving Engineer; developer website listed: evolvingengineer.in.
- On Google Play since 2022-05-23. Last updated 2026-10-15.
- Rated 4.0 from 2,728 ratings.

## Reviews

- Ratings by stars: 5★ 62% · 4★ 11% · 3★ 8% · 2★ 5% · 1★ 15% (2,726 ratings)

## Description

Power Button Not Working? Fix It Without Repair  
  
Don’t worry if your power button has stopped working — you can still use your phone normally.  
  
If your power button is not working, damaged, or hard to press, this app gives you a smart alternative to control your phone without using the hardware power key.  
  
No need to repair your device. No need to struggle with a broken button.  
  
Core Features  
  
Lock Screen Without Power Button  
• Instantly lock your phone screen without pressing the power button  
• Fast, smooth, and reliable  
  
Use Volume Button as Power Button  
• Press volume button to lock screen  
• Reduces usage of physical power key  
• Helps extend button life  
  
Disable Faulty Volume Buttons (NEW)  
• Set volume buttons to "No Action"  
• Prevent unwanted volume changes caused by damaged buttons  
• Ideal for devices where volume buttons auto-press or malfunction  
  
Open System Power Menu  
• Access your device’s default power menu  
• Perform actions like:  
– Power off  
– Restart  
– Emergency options  
  
Gesture-Based Wake (NEW)  
• Shake your device to wake the screen (on supported devices)  
• Works even when your phone is locked  
• Smart detection for better accuracy and reduced false triggers  
  
Improve Gesture Reliability Mode (NEW)  
  
Some devices restrict background activity, which may stop gesture features like "Shake to Wake" from working properly.  
  
Enable this option to:  
• Keep gesture detection active when needed  
• Improve reliability across different devices  
• Ensure consistent performance when your phone is locked  
  
When enabled, the app may show a small notification to maintain functionality.  
  
✔ Fully optional  
✔ Can be turned ON/OFF anytime  
✔ Only active when gesture features are enabled  
  
Permissions & Privacy  
  
This app uses Accessibility Service (BIND\_ACCESSIBILITY\_SERVICE) only to:  
• Lock the screen  
• Open system power menu  
• Monitor volume button presses for screen locking  
  
Additionally:  
• Foreground Service (when enabled) is used to maintain reliable gesture detection for features like Shake to Wake  
  
We do NOT collect or share personal data.  
Your privacy is fully respected.  
  
Perfect For  
  
• Power button not working  
• Broken or damaged power key  
• Unresponsive or hard-to-press power button  
• Faulty volume buttons (auto-press issue)  
• Want to lock screen without power button  
• Looking for alternative to power button  
  
Important Notes  
  
• Volume button actions work when screen is ON  
• Gesture features depend on device hardware support  
  
Android system does NOT allow apps to turn ON the screen using hardware buttons directly.  
  
You may use supported gestures (like shake) if available on your device.  
  
Critical Warning  
  
A device can only be turned ON using the hardware power button.  
  
Please ensure your power button is functional before turning off your phone.  
  
Why Choose This App?  
  
• Simple and lightweight  
• Works when power button is damaged  
• Smart gesture-based features  
• Helps handle faulty hardware buttons  
  
Compatibility  
  
• Supports most Android devices  
• Works across different Android versions  
• Optimized for smooth and stable performance  
  
If your device supports Accessibility Service, this app will work for you.  
  
Why Users Install This App  
  
This app helps users searching for solutions like:  
power button not working, broken power button fix, lock screen without power button, volume button screen lock, disable faulty volume button, shake to wake, alternative to power button, android power button replacement, screen off without power key.  
  
Important Transparency  
  
We clearly state what this app can and cannot do:  
  
✔ Can lock screen using volume button  
✔ Can open system power menu  
✔ Helps avoid using power button  
✔ Can disable faulty volume buttons  
✔ Supports gesture-based actions (on supported devices)  
  
❌ Cannot turn ON device after full shutdown  
❌ Cannot override Android system hardware limitations  
  
Final Note  
  
If your power button is not working, this app gives you a simple, effective, and practical solution without needing any repair.

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Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.ansh.powerbuttonactions  
As of 2026-11-14, from the StoreTally census.