I Remapped the Buttons on My Android Phone to Something Way Better
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Summary
Android devices feature a variety of hardware button combinations that correspond to different device functions, depending on the make and model.
Some common examples include taking screenshots, activating Google Assistant, or turning on the flashlight.
Reasons for remapping the buttons include bringing greater functionality to frequently used actions, or aligning device shortcuts with those of a user’s previous device.
One popular app for button remapping on Android is Key Mapper, which is open source, allows for complex shortcuts using multiple triggers, offers flexible customisation, and supports conditional triggers.
For instance, a user might set a long press on the volume down button to launch Google Maps and show commute times only when the device is connected to their home Wi-Fi.
