Back Button

Back Button Back Button lets you add a virtual back, home, and recent apps button on Android. Drag, pin, and customize size, color, and shape—perfect for broken or hard-to-reach physical buttons.

Back Button

Back Button is a handy, enjoyable tool designed to replace troublesome physical controls. It lets you simulate the system Back, Home, and Recent Apps buttons on your screen—making it a practical fix when your phone’s hardware buttons won’t work properly (or when they’re still working and you simply want an alternative).

If your back, home, or recent apps buttons are acting up, this app recreates those system actions so you can keep using your device smoothly.

Highlights

• Press and hold to move the button.
• You can also show the Home button, Recent Apps button, and the Notification bar.
• Change the order of the on-screen buttons.
• Choose from multiple button shape styles.
• Freely customize button colors.
• Very simple to use.

Key Features

Easy to Use

• Press and hold the on-screen button, then drag it anywhere you want on the display.

Customizable

• Adjust the button’s position and size to match your preferences.

Simulates System Buttons

• It behaves like your phone’s Back button, so the interaction feels familiar.

Accessibility Friendly

• Great for users who find the physical back button hard to reach or for devices with damaged buttons.

Personalization Options

• Customize the layout, shape, and color to fit your style.

Tips for Users

• Drag or Pin it: You can move the back button anywhere on the screen. If you want to prevent accidental movement, you can pin it in place.
• Custom Theme: Set the button color, pressed color, and background color. You can even make the button translucent.
• Vertical and Horizontal Support: Switch the button layout between vertical and horizontal orientation based on your device and personal preference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Effectively helps when physical buttons stop working.



• Doesn’t require rooting your device.
• Simple, intuitive interface.
• No subscription needed.

Cons

• Customization options are somewhat limited.
• The design and functionality may feel a bit outdated.

Conclusion

Back Button is a solid alternative if your smartphone or tablet’s navigation bar (or physical navigation keys) isn’t working. It lets you use the on-screen keys to perform common actions on your device. If you prefer saving storage space over extra customization, this small app may be enough for you. Otherwise, you may want to consider Soft Keys 2 instead.