# Soft Keys

> This app allow you to put a back and recent apps button anywhere on your screen

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appdesk.softkeys](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appdesk.softkeys)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appdesk.softkeys`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** App Desk Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 33,104
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-31
- **First published:** 2017-08-01
- **Size:** 6.66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appdesk.softkeys)
- **Website:** [http://www.app-desk.com](http://www.app-desk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://qiriapp.com/digitalsignature/privacypolicy.php](http://qiriapp.com/digitalsignature/privacypolicy.php)

## Description

Soft Keys is a versatile Chrome extension that enhances your navigation experience by allowing you to place back and recent apps buttons anywhere on your screen. This extension uses Accessibility services to provide essential navigation controls such as back and recent buttons, without collecting any personal or sensitive information.

Key features include the ability to show or hide buttons based on usage, move and position soft buttons anywhere on the screen, and customize the buttons' shape, colors, and size. You can also fix button locations for consistent accessibility. To get started, enable Accessibility services for Soft Keys in your device settings. This tool improves multitasking and navigation efficiency by bringing vital controls right where you need them.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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