# Volume Unlock, 'power button!"

> Wake your screen with Volume buttons! The best fix for a broken power button.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.volumeunlock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.volumeunlock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.app.volumeunlock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jâvanware - hobbyist@adventure
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 220,796
- **Rating:** 2.29 / 5 (577 ratings)
- **Version:** R.v85:free\_beta
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2021-06-28
- **Publisher country:** JM
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.volumeunlock)
- **Website:** [https://www.javanware.com/](https://www.javanware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.javanware.com/privacy-policy/com.app.volumeunlock.html](https://www.javanware.com/privacy-policy/com.app.volumeunlock.html)

## Description

Volume Unlock (Power) is an essential Android utility app designed for devices with broken or faulty power buttons. It enables users to wake the lock screen using the volume button, eliminating the need for immediate hardware repairs. Key features include turning volume buttons into a screen wake function, locking the screen via a notification click, and autostart after device restart for seamless use. The app requires device administrator permission to function and ensures secure device locking. If the power button on your device is malfunctioning, Volume Unlock offers an effective and convenient software-based solution.

## Rankings

- #151,651 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.app.volumeunlock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Works well for unlocking the phone when power button is broken
- Helps make the phone usable again
- Does not disable volume keys for audio while using the app
- High functionality and user satisfaction reported by some
- Allows screen wake with volume button

### Cons

- Too many ads that disrupt user experience
- Battery drain issues reported
- Some features not working properly or missing
- Black screen issues after using the app
- Difficulty in uninstalling the app

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