Simple Control

Floating navigation buttons to revive and enhance your device

Simple Control is a neat and reliable tool for anyone struggling with broken hardware keys or who simply wants a more flexible navigation experience. Instead of relying on the built‑in system bar, it places virtual buttons on screen that you can position and style to your liking, giving you quick access to core system actions and handy shortcuts.

At its core, Simple Control replicates the traditional trio of Back, Home and Recent buttons, but its real value lies in how far it goes beyond that. You can add extra icons for the app drawer, screenshots, search, voice commands, power menu access, and even direct app launches. This turns a basic navigation strip into a compact control hub you can trigger from any screen.

Customization is one of the app’s strengths. You can tweak the bar’s size, transparency, and layout so it doesn’t interfere with content, and choose where and how it appears. This is particularly useful on large screens or devices with awkward button placement, where thumb‑friendly navigation makes everyday use noticeably smoother.

Simple Control relies on the AccessibilityService API to perform actions such as the back button, recent apps, screenshots, notification panel, power menu, and split screen. The developer explicitly states that no personal data is collected through this service, which will reassure privacy‑conscious users, though you should still review the permissions carefully.

On the downside, it may take a little trial and error to find the perfect layout and sensitivity, and on older or heavily loaded devices the overlay can occasionally feel less responsive than native navigation.

Overall, Simple Control is a thoughtfully designed solution for restoring broken buttons and supercharging navigation with extra shortcuts, all wrapped in a clean, configurable interface.