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Accessibility Button Launcher

Assign one app or app shortcut to the Android accessibility button
New in version Beta 4
The button can now open an app shortcut, not just an app. For example, jump straight to composing a new message or starting a new note.

- The picker has two modes: Apps and App shortcuts. Shortcuts are listed per app, and apps that let you create a shortcut offer it from the same list.
- Added an in-app FAQ section
- Improve overall app UI/UX
- Improved in-app logs. They now persist across crashes. Logs are local only, this feature is meant for debugging issues.
Accessibility Button Launcher lets you assign one installed app, or one of its app shortcuts, to the Android accessibility button or accessibility shortcut that is already built into Android.

Because it uses the operating system's built-in accessibility trigger, the integration stays simple and low-friction. You use the same system control Android already provides instead of a custom overlay, floating tool, or extra launcher layer.

When the accessibility trigger is used, the app launches only the app or app shortcut you selected. This keeps the experience direct and lightweight while working with the platform behavior that Android already supports. If the saved app or shortcut is no longer available, the app explains what needs to be fixed instead of failing silently.

What it does:
- Assigns one launchable app, or one app shortcut such as composing a new message, to the accessibility button or shortcut
- Leverages Android's built-in accessibility button for a native-feeling integration
- Guides you through a short first-run setup, with a clear status of what is left
- Helps recover when the accessibility service is disabled after an app update
- Asks Android to stop restricting the app's battery use, and adds extra background-protection guidance for devices that aggressively stop accessibility services

Privacy and permissions:
- No analytics, advertising, or crash reporting
- No cloud sync and no network data collection
- Settings are stored only on your device
- Optional in-app logs for troubleshooting are off by default, stay on your device, have sensitive values redacted, are deleted when you turn them off, and are shared only if you choose to
- The accessibility service is used only to respond to the accessibility button or shortcut
- The battery optimization exemption is used only so the system does not put the service to sleep

The app is open source and built for people who want a simple, focused way to launch one app from the system accessibility trigger.
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version Beta 4 (4) suggested Added on Oct 12, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 11 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.pedronveloso.a11ybutton.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 3.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version Beta 3 (3) - Added on May 27, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 11 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.pedronveloso.a11ybutton.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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