Power Menu : Software Button

Vishnu N K

About this app

Quickly open the system default Power Menu UI on your device.
Prolong Power button lifespan, breathe new life into devices having defective Power key.

► Additional feature:
★ Lock screen shortcut (widget,quick launch shortcut) [For Android 9.0+ only] (Please note: This feature is not available for Android 5.0~8.1)
★ Take Screenshot (quick launch shortcut) [For Android 7.0+ only]
★ Split Screen (quick launch shortcut) [For Android 7.0+ only]

Why does the app need Accessibility Service API, or Accessibility Permission

Power Menu uses Accessibility Service API to support the following core functions:
- Open power menu (In App Button, Widget,Quick Launch Shortcut),
- Lock Screen (Widget,Quick Launch Shortcut),
- Take a screenshot (Quick Launch Shortcut),
- Toggle Split Screen (Quick Launch Shortcut),

The application only uses the accessibility permission for the sole purpose of supporting core functionalities listed above. Power menu does not ever transmit personal or sensitive information nor does it ever gather user's data or information. Please note that Accessibility service API is mandatory for Power Menu to function.

How to access the "Lock Screen" widget?
◼ For devices running Android version 7.1 ~ 13
1) Tap and hold the Power Menu app icon, you'll see those options displayed.
2) Furthermore, you can tap and hold the preferred option and drag it to your home screen launcher.

◼ For devices running Android version 5.0 ~ 7.0
1) Use "add widget" from your home screen launcher, and navigate to find "Lock Screen".
2) Drag the above widget to your home screen launcher, you'll find an app icon being created on your home screen.

⚠️Important Please note that this app can't power on a device.
Due to physical restrictions, Android applications can't launch if the phone is OFF, so it is impossible to power on any phone with any Android app. This app is only designed to "Slow Down" the damage progress of the power button but not completely replace it. Usually, the crumbling of the power button is a long process. Before it is completely damaged, there may be a period when the power button has poor contact. You should use the app during this time, avoid unnecessary use of the physical buttons, and only use the physical button when necessary (such as when starting the phone). If your power button is already broken, it may be too late.

⚠️Please note that the screenshots, video tutorial displays the power menu of the android emulator; the actual power menu shown will be the default power menu of your particular device; it varies based on your device manufacturer and android version.

Post your Suggestions, feedback and issues if any @ https://github.com/visnkmr/visnkmr/issues.

Thanks for your time.

Ratings and reviews

While it seems easy enough to set I am confused on how this app will work if the phone is off. Also not entirely sure if it is set up correctly as the power option appears at the menu so I no longer get the request accessibility message and it is going through my volume buttons but pressing them just switches whether or not the function is turned off or on. It doesnt actually access the power menu. Could you explain how this works?

My phone's piwer switch is damaged, and i was really looking for an alternative, all i really need is a restart button cause if i turned it off, i can not switch it back on, tried a lot of applications but this by far is working for me. Thank you dev, keep up the good work. If somehow it wont work on your phone, make sure to turn it on on your accessisibility settings. Hope this helps.

Does exactly what it says on the tin. I downloaded this as my power button has been broken for some time. No need for root. You need to set a slightly scary accessibility option (allow screenview and interaction with other apps) to allow it to work, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that that permission is only on for a few seconds as after a restart that option is switched off again. Nice consumer friendly design choice there. 5 stars!

What's new

Bug Fixes for widgets.
Note: If you already were using the widgets or shortcuts from previous versions, Remove all previous widgets of Power Menu and add them again.

UI updated.
Post your Suggestions, feedback and issues if any @ https://github.com/visnkmr/visnkmr/issues