Button Mapper - reassigning the function of the hardware buttons on Android

The need to reassign the action of mechanical buttons on the smartphone or tablet can occur if one of them ceased to function or you want to assign these buttons performing specific actions, such as launching the camera or switch flashlight.

Earlier replace the functionality of mechanical buttons on devices running Android could produce only those users who rutirovali their gadgets. However, a new application called Button Mapper has made this operation accessible to all.

The program is currently in beta testing, so to install it you have to register as a tester. You can do this by clicking on this link.

For the program to work correctly you need to perform a simple setting. Click on the button at the bottom of the window Button Mapper, and then in the window "Special Features" activate service Button Mapper.

After that, you can begin customizing the functionality of your gadget buttons. Make it very simple, first select the desired button, and then define the action (normal, double, or long press), and then assign the desired function to us. Note that Button Mapper is able to perform many system operations, and launch various applications.

So you can hang on the gadget hardware buttons for the most essential features you need and use them literally to the touch. The changes take effect immediately, restart the device is not required.

Button Mapper application is free and requires to run Android 4.3 or later. There is also a paid pro-version has a few extra features.

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