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Accessibility Button Launcher

Pedro Veloso
System
Version
Beta 4
Size
3.1 MB
Requires
Android API 30+
3.6 / 5 · 5,103 ratings 3 downloads

Updated Sep 22, 2026

Quick answer

Assign one app or app shortcut to the Android accessibility button

F-Droid repository metadata

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.

Screenshots

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What’s new

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.

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Accessibility Button Launcher?
Assign one app to the Android accessibility button or shortcut
Who develops Accessibility Button Launcher?
Accessibility Button Launcher is developed by Pedro Veloso.
Which Android version does Accessibility Button Launcher require?
Accessibility Button Launcher requires Android API 30 or later.
What is the current version of Accessibility Button Launcher?
The synchronized F-Droid version is Beta 3.
Which license does Accessibility Button Launcher use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for Accessibility Button Launcher?
https://github.com/pedronveloso/a11y-button-launcher-android

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