Effectively Use Samsung Galaxy S4 Even With Broken Keys (Home, Menu, Back, Volume Up, Volume Down and Power Key)

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   Open the Button Savior application

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   Tap on the "Kill/Start Button Savior Service" to start it

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   Tap the small arrow

   

   in the middle-right part of your phone's screen.

   

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   Tap on the "Home" icon

   

   to go back to the Home menu.

   

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   You are now on the Home menu

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   Tap on the "Apps" icon

   

   to get to the applications folder.

   

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   From the applications list, try to emulate the "back" button function by tapping on Button Savior's "Back" button

   

   on the right part of the screen.

   

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   The button will emulate the same command given by the Back button

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   You will be taken to your phone's Home menu.

   

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   You have successfully emulated the Back button's function without actually using it.

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   With the Button Savior activated, tap on the application's "More" button

   

   to view other buttons available.

   

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   You will now be shown the icons for "Volume Up"

   

   and "Volume Down"

   

   . Tapping on either will emulate the Volume buttons and will increase or decrease your phone's volume accordingly

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   Tap on the "X" button

   

   to hide icons.

   

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   You have successfully emulated the Volume buttons' functions without actually using them.

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   With the Button Savior activated, tap on the application's "Power" button

   

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   The button will emulate the same command given by the Power button

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   Your phone's screen will turn black, which is same action that occurs when you press the Power button once.

   

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   You have successfully emulated the Power button's function without actually using them.

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All buttons on the Button Savior App work except for the Back Button. I tried everything I can but it just didn't work. Help!

The usual reasons for most users why the back button does not work with them is because their device may not be rooted, or it may be rooted but no super user permissions were given to the applications. If this is the case then follow these:

• Before doing anything, try to stop and restart Button Savior Service and check if this will fix your problem.
• Restart your device and start Button Savior service. Check if the problem has been fixed. If it has not, follow the next tips.
• Root your Samsung Galaxy S4 to fully utilize the Button Savior application. Rooting your phone will allow you to enjoy your device to its maximum potential. You can check on this article on how to Root Samsung Galaxy S4. If you are concerned about the warranty being void when rooting, you can always Unroot Samsung Galaxy S4 by Flashing Official Firmware.
• Once rooted, give the application super user access. The first time you used the application, you were prompted to allow super user access to Button Savior. If you denied it, follow the procedures below:
  • Go to your Home Menu by tapping on the Home button once.
  • Get to your Application list by tapping the Application icon on the lower-right part of the Home screen.
  • From the list of installed applications, look for the Super User (or SuperSU) app. Tap on it to open the application.
  • Once opened, it will show an application requiring super user access, tap on Button Savior.
  • On the Access tab, tap on it and choose "Grant".
  • Now go back to your Home screen by tapping on the Home button once.
  • Go to your Application list and open Button Savior app.
  • Tap on "Kill/Start Service" to close the application. Tap on it again to restart Button Savior.
  • Your phone will require your approval for a super user access. Allow access to the app,
  • Tap on the Back icon, it should start now.
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Galaxy y power button problem, how to change the button if possible.

Can a software delete button power and put it on another button?

I'm not really quite sure if the application Button Savior application also works well in Samsung Galaxy Y, since SGY is a late versions of Android and it is quite limited when it comes to the latest applications. Either way you can try it for yourself. Here is the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey.nonroot&hl=en

There won't be a way for you to change your power button to another button for this is not possible, but you still will be able to use your device without the power button. You need to either press the reset button to turn the device on and off along with the option of using your home button to turn the device on after it has cut off.

Menu Key and Back key not working.

Hi, The apps does not map the menu key. Please help. Thanks

Try to reboot your phone first. If the issue persists, I suggest doing a Factory Reset. To do a Factory Reset, you will need to do the following:

• On your home screen, press the menu button (http://screencast.com/t/mFgIP1CKeOG) or look for the settings app

• Choose "system settings"(http://screencast.com/t/eWuWEOfD)

• Choose back up and reset (http://screencast.com/t/Ae2UJXKUq3)

• Choose factory data reset (http://screencast.com/t/YUGK9w81u9V5)

• Choose reset phone (http://screencast.com/t/NixQZJ4wkj6)

• Phone will reboot.

NOTE: This will delete all apps and data so back it all up!!!

You can also watch this how-to video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4edCvuKV5E

If after a Hard Reset, the issue still persists, I suggest taking it to the nearest service center to get it fixed.

Replacement for option button Galaxy S3.

Hi, My Galaxy S3 option button is not working. Does it has any replacement?

You can setup your shortcuts so the Option button corresponds to a different key instead. You will need a bit of patience to do this, though, as you will have to do it step by step with broken keys. It would be easier if you try to control your Galaxy S3 through your computer to set this up, by using the screen mirroring function.

Why won't my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 turn on?

Nothing will load on the phone.

There are a number of reasons why your phone won't turn on. Make sure that you have the device plugged into its charger when you try to turn it on, because the battery could be low. Alternatively, your power button may be broken -- in which case you'll need to take it to a certified technician to get it repaired. Yet another reason could be water damage or damage of another type that has broken the phone; in this case, you'll still need to take it to a certified technician to get it repaired.

I'm trying to fix my back button with Button Savior.

My phone got a LITTLE wet. It is working except for the back button. I'm trying to use Button Savior, which is supposed to work without rooting your phone. I don't know what that is, but the installed program is saying it won't fix because my phone is not rooted. What do I do?

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Menu and Back keys after update to 5.0.1 Android don't work. S4. I9500?

Menu and Back keys after update to 5.0.1 Android don't work. S4. I9500. I downgraded to 4.4.2, but it's still not working. I have tried: So much. Wipe data and cache and factory reset. Restart it and anything you think, I did it. I think it was caused by: Update it to 5.0.1 Lollipop. Exactly after update, it's not working

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Is there an easy fix? i.e. switch cleaner or is it something else causing this please?

Hi, it seems my volume up button has stuck and is causing my S4 to keep going to boot recovery screen, I've tried researching online but have gone round in circles. Is there a way I can fix this myself i.e. switch cleaning spray? Or could something else be causing this problem? I need my phone to work, as it is my lifeline to the hospital and I have a serious illness, and also my son has type 1 diabetes which is serious if we need to ring an ambulance. Thank you for your time. My fingers are crossed that you may save my phone. Regards

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How do I access the button saver app, there is no icon on which to tap and it is downloaded?

I downloaded the button saver app but the icon is different than the one shown in your instructions; however, I think it's just an updated version of it because as near as I can tell the author of the app is the same. In any case, the icon for the app does not appear with the apps. I can see the app as loaded in the application manager but I can't open it because there is no icon showing anywhere on which to tap. My situation is not covered in the article. I originally provided the detail in "question details". I have tried: Looked for the icon in with the apps and with the widgets. It does not show. My phone is running in safemode because the volume keys are inoperative, which is why I am hoping Button Savior (Root) will work. I think it was caused by: Possibly because my phone is in safe mode. There are many icons grayed out but the Button Savior app just isn'there and it shows as loaded in application manager.

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