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Button Savior (Root)

ROCCAT GmbH · com.smart.swkey

3.9 out of 5 (14 ratings) 26.7K downloads v2.2.3 2.7 MB Android 1.6+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v2.2.3 (90)
Updated
Mar 14, 2017 (9 years ago)
APK size
2.7 MB
Requires
Android 1.6+ (API 4)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Oct 3, 2014 (at least)
Permissions
10 (3 sensitive)
Website
kiumiu.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Button Savior (Root) is an app by ROCCAT GmbH in the Productivity category, listed since at least October 2014. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 10 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: call phone, read phone status and identity and display over other apps.

Ratings

3.9out of 514 ratings
  • 5 ★36%
  • 4 ★21%
  • 3 ★43%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v2.2.3

(1) Added new root detection to support new root methods. (2) Added privacy policy (3) Fixed sensitivity in both sides triggering mode.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “arsene-lupin”.

Requires root for full function. Some keys can still work without root. No Root users running Jelly Bean (4.1) and newer can also get Button Savior Non Root to get same functions. You will need to upgrade your SuperSU to latest version if you have problem with Home, Back, and Menu keys Top 1 Software key App on Android Market Top 10 Must have app for root devices Top 1 Must have app on HTC HD2 Top 1 Software key app with best customization features Works from 1.5 to 4.0(ICS) If you are afraid of breaking your hardware keys or you have broken keys or you simply just don't have any key on your device, get Button Savior to make your life easier. Button Savior V2.1 is even better. If you have a Kitkat device, you get the ability to turn off statusbar or bottom navigation bar to release more screen area! This app will display a floating software key panel which can be summoned everywhere anytime. Button Savior 1.1.6 or later now suppports E-INK display with specially made themes provided by XDA member Berlinski. For non root user: You can still use power off, Home, Camera, Call , and volume keys or you can get Button Savior non root if you are running Jelly Bean or newer. [Features] ☆ (NEW) Immersive mode and full screen mode to get rid of Android navigation bar completely! ☆ (NEW) PopControl that allows you to add favourite action and use instantly. ☆ (NEW) Hover control supported for automatic Software Button visibility control with mouse or Samsung S-Pen ☆ (NEW) Free floatable trigger icon ☆ (NEW) Swipe to show Button Savior panel from both sides ☆ Simulates 'Home' 'Back' 'Search' 'Back' 'Recent Task' 'Screen Off' 'Volume', 'Directional Key' ☆ Can set to always open or auto hide based on user customizable timer ☆ Two types of trigger action to choose from (Gesture trigger and Click trigger) ☆ Added Camera key and Call key simulation ☆ Customizable trigger position ☆ Also provides themese to support e-ink display ☆ Can change it to one click mode for super fast button action in option ☆ Can create shortcut action such as call someone or go to bookmark on Call or Camera keys. (With PRO) [Not Root?] ☆ Home key is supported ☆ Power key is supported ☆ Volume key is supported ☆ Camera key is supported ☆ Call key is supported IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM GRANTING ROOT FOR THIS APP If your device is rooted and still cannot use keys except home, please update su binary and superuser apk. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNINSTALL You need to disable screen off feature first. To disable, go to setting/location secuirty/device admin to remove Button Savior from the list. Theme contribution list: (1) Default (XDA member stefen) (2) Froyo (XDA member hlvl) (3) Sense UI (XDA member internauta2000) (4) Honeycomb (XDA member securecrt) (5) Pen's Ginger (XDA member Pens and DreamS) (6) Pen's Honeycomb (XDA member Pens and DreamS) (7) Pen's Sense UI (XDA member Pens and DreamS) (8) Contrast for E-INK (XDA member OMGWTF_BBQ aka BerlinSki) (9) Metro for E-INK (XDA member OMGWTF_BBQ aka BerlinSki) (10) Subtle for E-INK (XDA member OMGWTF_BBQ aka BerlinSki) (11) K3 ICS (XDA member kam333) (12) K3 Honeycomb (XDA member kam333) (13) Rajiv's Windows RT (XDA member rajiv) [This app requires following permission because] ☆ GET TASK: Need to display recent app ☆ VIBRATE: For hepatic feedback ☆ INTERNET: For ads and for shortcut with internet action ☆ ACCESS NETWORK: For ads ☆ MAKE CALL: For direct dial shortcut

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Kiumiu Soft” Not the developer's name (“ROCCAT GmbH”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet Feb 9, 2022
  • Antivirus scan passed Nov 25, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Kiumiu Soft
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)D2:A3:57:E6:E1:2C:75:EA:EA:65:B2:1C:4C:6A:E4:B6:BE:B1:69:CB
  • File MD569713015d1b266931ab4006c88aeef36
  • Uploaded by “arsene-lupin” Gold tier · 55,082 followers · uploading since 2012

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Permissions (10)

Button Savior (Root) requests 10 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Button Savior (Root) APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Button Savior (Root) APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 69713015d1b266931ab4006c88aeef36.

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