# Action Notch: Touch The Notch

> Turn your front camera hole into a shortcut button for flashlight, music, etc.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androxus.touchthenotch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androxus.touchthenotch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.androxus.touchthenotch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Androxus
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,956,001
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (29,099 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2024-02-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androxus.touchthenotch)
- **Website:** [https://androxus.com/](https://androxus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ui\_cDwfEpCewWT1GvyH-pDNfiEqfK-Kqb5\_iobn3PRo/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ui_cDwfEpCewWT1GvyH-pDNfiEqfK-Kqb5_iobn3PRo/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

Action Notch: Touch The Notch revolutionizes your device by turning the front camera hole or notch into a versatile shortcut button. Inspired by Assistive Touch and Dynamic Island, it enables quick access to various features through intuitive gestures like single tap, double tap, long press, or swipe. Protect your physical buttons while simplifying your multitasking experience.

With Action Notch, you can instantly record videos or audio, capture screenshots, toggle flashlight, lock your screen, access the power menu, control music, launch apps, manage calls, adjust brightness, switch ringer modes, and much more — all from the notch area on your screen. This customizable tool enhances usability and efficiency without collecting any personal data, leveraging Android's Accessibility Service API responsibly. Perfect for users looking to streamline daily interactions and safeguard their phone's hardware.

## Rankings

- #45,930 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.androxus.touchthenotch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for turning the notch into a useful, time-saving utility and praise its simplicity and feature richness. However, recurring issues include reliability bugs (like long-press not working), automatic notch repositioning after updates, and lack of icon customization; some users also report poor support responsiveness and trust concerns.

### Pros

- Very useful and efficient; turns the notch into a valuable utility.
- Easy to use with feature-rich options.
- Saves time and boosts daily productivity.
- Generally positive performance when it works.

### Cons

- Reliability issues; app sometimes stops working and long-press bug.
- Automatic notch position changes after updates (regression).
- Icon customization not available.
- Support responsiveness issues (no replies to emails).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androxus.touchthenotch)