SoftKey Enabler

SoftKey Enabler Free App

Rated 3.23/5 (5,688) —  Free Android application by FDG

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About SoftKey Enabler

This App will help you enable the on-screen SoftKey (like the one present on Nexus devices) easily. Please make sure that you have a Rooted device. Navigating via SoftKey is easier than using hardware buttons specially with the big screen devices (e.g. Note 2). It is compatible with stock and custom ROMs (like CyanogenMod, AOKP etc). Please note that some stock launcher may seem a bit odd as they were not designed to go nicely with the on-screen button layout. To fix this issue use any other launcher available on Play Store.


Imagine a situation where you have damaged your hardware keys and unable to navigate then this App might save your day.

This is a free App with Ad. If you want Ad-Free version or want to support the development then please buy the Pro version from Play Store.

Requirements :
- Android 4.0 +
- Root
- Busybox should be installed

Tested Working On :
- Galaxy S3
- Galaxy Note 2
- HTC One X

Apart from the tested devices, it should be able to run on any rooted device running on Android 4.0+.

If you have any feature request, suggestions or bug report then please drop a mail to fatedevgroup@gmail.com. We will try our best to resolve any issue or add add new feature.

How to Download / Install

Download and install SoftKey Enabler version 1.0 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.fatedevgroup.softkeyenabler, download SoftKey Enabler.apk

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What are users saying about SoftKey Enabler

F70%
by F####:

Saw a few reviews saying it didn't work for Galaxy Note 3, but they were several months old, so I tried. As of this writing, it still does not work for Note 3. I am rooted with busybox. I have not installed a custom ROM so if this is the main problem, please let me know dev. Otherwise, I'll be happy to use this app when it works!

T70%
by T####:

I'm on rooted stock lollipop on Note 4. I always liked softkeys & thats the main reason I like AOSP ROMs. But I don't want to miss s-pen features. So this is the perfect solution for me! Developer should add some option, at least on the paid app, such as: hardware key disabling, vibration control, key customization. It would really really appreciated.

R70%
by R####:

Since last few days I have been. trying to get something which can work in place of my three failure button. I installed this app in my rooted phone, works very smoothly and I'm lucky button looks exactly same as phone. This app saved my $260. Thanks a million..

O70%
by O####:

Thanks this works great on my phone I have had no problems but I would like if the buttons were updated to the newer ones but for now these are pretty good. Can't seem to disable the soft keys for some reason, now I am stuck with them.

C70%
by C####:

I've been looking for on screen buttons ever since I saw the nexus and I loved the design! Then it became a necessity when I dropped my phone in water and the buttons didn't work anymore. Thanks dev, you're a life saver!

T70%
by T####:

This is really good app I am not happy to give 3*. I suppose give 5* but it good in all applications except camera and call. I can't take photos it cover capture button and if i dial number can't make call it covers calling button also. And other applications can arrange automatically and make space to this soft key. Please solve this problems and make improvements

C70%
by C####:

You SAVED me. After using auto-hiding software buttons I decided to return to stock. When I accidentally removed the wrong app and stuff, they were gone forever. Your app reset the keys. You're a life saver. Five stars to you

T70%
by T####:

On LG Optimus G Pro, always causes the LG Keyboard to crash. Really hoping to hear back from the devs on this. Otherwise love it. It's saved me from having to get a new phone when back and menu button randomly decided to stop working.

T70%
by T####:

I cant disable it for some reason i rebooted my phone i pressed every button i uninstalled and nothing i rebooted 10 times! And still this stupid softkey wont get out of my screen i hate it!

T70%
by T####:

I'm using a CM12 based ROM, and this app worked flawlessly! It enabled the soft keys and they work the way they should be. The only problem that I have is to disable the hard keys, but that is another story, not of this app. Thanks a lot to the developer of this app!

T70%
by T####:

Dont hide during camera. It covers the click button, therefore it is creating problem. I am unable to click pictures,change to video mode. love to has soft keys on my s2 . Thanks to the developer. Make the keys transparent i will buy this app.

Y70%
by Y####:

I have GT-S5360 (Samsung Galaxy Y) with Cyanogenmod11 kitkat 4.4.4... after I rebooted my phone. Where is the soft keys? Where is the changed? Please fix this app. Very very useless and no longer working

T70%
by T####:

Im rooted. I enabled and rebooted. Nothing. I thought it might do the same thing as tje build.prop edit and just automate it so I did the edit on my own, and it crashes tje system ui. On a S4 mini.

W70%
by W####:

So I installed this app. Then I enabled it, then I reset it. But it got stuck on the Samsung logo. So it soft bricked mY phone. It is SM-G900T. (T-Mobile galaxy s5)

T70%
by T####:

It does what it says. I'm using Xperia Z and I want no soft keys in my app or home drawer and with one click, it's gone! I use LMT laucher instead of the stock, it's just too big and a waste of space in a 5 inch phone. Although, thanks for creating such app :)

A70%
by A####:

After having a Galaxy Nexus for so long I was hoping to get some of that nice interface back and THIS app does not deliver. I rooted my S4 and it doesn't work. At first it just did literally nothing, then I did what it recommended and installed busybox as well, but that just ended up in breaking the UI of the system and causing the notification bar to not appear and make me unable to get into the app drawer. Awesome.

T70%
by T####:

I am using Lenovo A850+... And it working very very well.. Must have app for those who broke their virtual key... Seriously.. If you add auto-hide, then it will be 5 star.

U70%
by U####:

This is exactly what Im looking for :) ...my buttons fades away due to daily usage this app really helps on my phone.. I would like to request this to become resizeable.. Cause its huge on my device thanks more power.. Or reduce the suze by half.

T70%
by T####:

100% satisfied on the galaxy s4 rooted running CyanogenMod 10.1. Seriously, what's with all the hate? I just click the app, grant superuser permissions, and reboot. Done. Thank you!

T70%
by T####:

I have motorola razr xt910 and have capacitive softkey that doesn't work at all. This solve my problem & i got my phone work! My suggest : make addons or another app to change layout and sofkyey height & width.. thank's!

D70%
by D####:

Works perfect! If only you could also disable the hardware buttons or even turn off the lights in app. Had to use exposed module to turn off the lights. i9505 with play ROM now complete Nexus

T70%
by T####:

... just try to disable the hardware buttons. Sometimes, I bump into the hardware capacitive back and menu button. Also, if possible, and option to perhaps resize the buttons. If you do that, you have made by phone into a OnePlus One!

S70%
by S####:

Why buy the ad-free version when you can use any FREE Root explorer or Terminal to do the exactly same thing, by editing /system/build.prop and changing line 'qemu.hw.mainkeys=1' (w/o quotes) to or if there isn't add 'qemu.hw.mainkeys=0' (w/o quotes) and vise versa?

S70%
by S####:

The soft keys covered like 90 percent of my screen and had to do a hard rest I was rooted so dont tell me it was that I lost all my familys photos and all my music dont install this app untill the developer tell me their sorry im on samsung galaxy tab 3

S70%
by S####:

This fuc**in app bootlooped my phone.. Please Do NOT install it if you love your phone.

U70%
by U####:

My hardware keys stopped working and this app saved my phone thanks guys for creating such a helpful app the only thing I want is a way to hide it and pull it up when we want so I really hope the developers make it work on the next update but the app itself does exactly what it says so good job guys

A70%
by A####:

FOR ALL OF YOU WHO SAYS IT DOESN'T WORK, PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION. IT SAYS BUSYBX SO IT MEANS THAT YOUR DEVICE HAS TO BE ROOTED TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS APP!

S70%
by S####:

I would give it 5 stars but it works only in a rooted phone

L70%
by L####:

Thought the app was causing SystemUI error but now know this and similar softkey apps will Not Work on Samsung Note 4 KitKat so don't bother trying

S70%
by S####:

I've downloaded this app and when I opend the app directly turn off the phone and how much time I turn on my phone, but unfortunately the phone only vibrates does not open .. and my phone is the Samsung S-4 God take revenge on you and your app bad .. I give it one star to make a word

S70%
by S####:

I was newly rooted on my micromax canvas spark.....i installed this app and when it asked me to restart it i did it.......during restart my phone hanged at the logo screen and never turned on......had to factory reset it bt no luck.....my phone was like bricked n i never used it again in my life.......this disgusting app destroyed my phone....my data n my life.......worst app

B70%
by B####:

People give this negative reviews but really it does exactly what it says on the tin. It simply makes it easier to enable on screen keys, so you don't have to go digging around in the build.prop file. Incredibly simple, yet it does what it's meant to. Five stars

S70%
by S####:

I rooted my device and I enabled it and now when I disable it, it does not disable and is still on screen and by the app it is disabled so please tell me how to do it . plz hurry up

S70%
by S####:

It fixed my broken button issues..It completely made my forgot that I have broken keys on my mobile ..perfect app! @developers put a check if the device is rooted and app is supported before it is enabled. this will put a check to all the crap reviews and helps to improve the bad user rating.. Just advise!

S70%
by S####:

M using 4.4.2 on s4 and my device is rooted too, but when i enable this and restart my device, there isn't any change at all and no soft keys either, help me wid this if u can dev, regards

S70%
by S####:

My phone is rooted and busybox is installed but still it doesn't work. Don't waste your time!!!

S70%
by S####:

Everything is great ..thanks for the great effort done for this application.. The only thing to improve is to add customized settings

R70%
by R####:

DON'T INSTALL.!! it changed the build.prop and device was stuck in bootloop. so I had to flash stock farmware. don't install if you are expert.

S70%
by S####:

but Now I can't delete this , even if I click on Disable and restart. I is not being deleted. plz help don't want to see on my screen

H70%
by H####:

This actually is working on my rooted Verizon Note 3. At first it didn't enable when I clicked on Reboot from your app. So I tried again I clicked on enable but this time I did a manual reboot from the power button and it worked. I wanted to see if it would Disable without a problem too, so I clicked on disable and did a manual reboot again with the power button and it disabled the soft keys. For that 5 stars. Thank you!


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