Use volume button as power button to lock screen (no root), shake to wake screen
About Power Button to Volume
Power Button to Volume is a tools app developed by Himanshu Y..
Download Statistics
Power Button to Volume has been downloaded 900 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 17 thousand times.
User Ratings
Power Button to Volume is rated 3.98 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2.2 thousand ratings.
App Information
Power Button to Volume is FREE to download. The APK download size is 5.30 MB. The latest version available is 3.1.001. The last update was on May 28, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play July 2023.
Description
Power Button Not Working? Fix It Without Repair
Don’t worry if your power button has stopped working — you can still use your phone normally.
If your power button is not working, damaged, or hard to press, this app gives you a smart alternative to control your phone without using the hardware power key.
No need to repair your device. No need to struggle with a broken button.
Core Features
Lock Screen Without Power Button • Instantly lock your phone screen without pressing the power button • Fast, smooth, and reliable
Use Volume Button as Power Button • Press volume button to lock screen • Reduces usage of physical power key • Helps extend button life
Disable Faulty Volume Buttons (NEW) • Set volume buttons to "No Action" • Prevent unwanted volume changes caused by damaged buttons • Ideal for devices where volume buttons auto-press or malfunction
Open System Power Menu • Access your device’s default power menu • Perform actions like: – Power off – Restart – Emergency options
Gesture-Based Wake (NEW) • Shake your device to wake the screen (on supported devices) • Works even when your phone is locked • Smart detection for better accuracy and reduced false triggers
Improve Gesture Reliability Mode (NEW)
Some devices restrict background activity, which may stop gesture features like "Shake to Wake" from working properly.
Enable this option to: • Keep gesture detection active when needed • Improve reliability across different devices • Ensure consistent performance when your phone is locked
When enabled, the app may show a small notification to maintain functionality.
✔ Fully optional ✔ Can be turned ON/OFF anytime ✔ Only active when gesture features are enabled
Permissions & Privacy
This app uses Accessibility Service (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE) only to: • Lock the screen • Open system power menu • Monitor volume button presses for screen locking
Additionally: • Foreground Service (when enabled) is used to maintain reliable gesture detection for features like Shake to Wake
We do NOT collect or share personal data. Your privacy is fully respected.
Perfect For
• Power button not working • Broken or damaged power key • Unresponsive or hard-to-press power button • Faulty volume buttons (auto-press issue) • Want to lock screen without power button • Looking for alternative to power button
Important Notes
• Volume button actions work when screen is ON • Gesture features depend on device hardware support
Android system does NOT allow apps to turn ON the screen using hardware buttons directly.
You may use supported gestures (like shake) if available on your device.
Critical Warning
A device can only be turned ON using the hardware power button.
Please ensure your power button is functional before turning off your phone.
Why Choose This App?
• Simple and lightweight • Works when power button is damaged • Smart gesture-based features • Helps handle faulty hardware buttons
Compatibility
• Supports most Android devices • Works across different Android versions • Optimized for smooth and stable performance
If your device supports Accessibility Service, this app will work for you.
Why Users Install This App
This app helps users searching for solutions like: power button not working, broken power button fix, lock screen without power button, volume button screen lock, disable faulty volume button, shake to wake, alternative to power button, android power button replacement, screen off without power key.
Important Transparency
We clearly state what this app can and cannot do:
✔ Can lock screen using volume button ✔ Can open system power menu ✔ Helps avoid using power button ✔ Can disable faulty volume buttons ✔ Supports gesture-based actions (on supported devices)
❌ Cannot turn ON device after full shutdown ❌ Cannot override Android system hardware limitations
Final Note
If your power button is not working, this app gives you a simple, effective, and practical solution without needing any repair.
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The power button for my Samsung broke and fell off and this app has been a game changer for me. Thanks for this awesome app.
★★★★★Sporsho· Jun 15, 2025
I'm using this app for almost 1 year and this app is really very helpful. My mobile power button has gone, and this phone became useless. By using this app I can still use this mobile. It’s shaking feature is wonderful. You can turn on screen by shaking your phone. But seeing ads to run this app is a little bit awkward. One ad gives you permission to run this for 3 days. So, I have to watch ad so much lately. But overall this app is a fantastic invention. 👌
★★★★☆Vincent Plesko· Sep 24, 2025
My phone's power button had broken for good, and this was the only app I could find where I could reopen my phone without having to pay using the shake function. It is simple and useful, however the shake function is a bit hit or miss and doesn't always work really well. It would be good if you could also just use the volume button to open the phone, maybe through a holding action since I still want to be able to use the volume buttons normally.
★☆☆☆☆HiDe· Sep 15, 2025
The Balloon feature sucks. You can keep your greedy ambitious app.
★★☆☆☆Mukta Akter· Jun 4, 2026
It stops working automatically after a period of time, and it also stops working if the phone is in sleep for more than 10 or 20 minutes
★☆☆☆☆Karthik J· Oct 21, 2025
Doesn't work. Do not install. It shows the pop menu of Shutdown / restart options only. That too only if the screen is on. It will not WAKE UP the device screen.
★☆☆☆☆Khair Nasar· Aug 10, 2025
Poor. .it only has power off button. Doesn't have power on option
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