# Soft Keys 2 - Home Back Button

> Activate the on-screen keys, enjoy it! Don't need root.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.southern.transparentbar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.southern.transparentbar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.southern.transparentbar`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Southern Studio
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 264,410
- **Rating:** 3.83 / 5 (998 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-14
- **First published:** 2024-01-11
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.southern.transparentbar)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://108.61.220.32/policy/NavigationBarforAndroidSouthern.html](http://108.61.220.32/policy/NavigationBarforAndroidSouthern.html)

## Description

Soft Keys 2 - Home Back Button is a versatile Chrome extension designed to replace damaged or non-functional physical buttons on your device with fully functional on-screen soft keys. This tool allows users to effortlessly activate navigation buttons such as Back, Home, and Recent without requiring root access. Featuring customizable icons, colors, and positioning (vertical or horizontal), the extension enables users to create personalized navigation bars tailored to their preferences.

With over 50 themes and multi-action support including screen lock, notifications, quick settings, screenshots, and split-screen toggling, Soft Keys 2 significantly improves device accessibility and usability. The extension leverages accessibility service permissions solely to perform navigation actions and respects user privacy by not collecting or sharing data. Whether your physical buttons are broken or your navigation bar is malfunctioning, Soft Keys 2 provides an easy, customizable, and efficient solution.

## Rankings

- #138,973 — 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.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.southern.transparentbar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally like Soft Keys 2 for its functionality as a navigation bar app and especially appreciate placing the back button on the right. However, several users face stability issues requiring them to re-enable settings each time the phone restarts. Additionally, the app could benefit from enhanced customization options for navigation icons.

### Pros

- Users find the app very good and useful as a navigation bar replacement.
- The app is appreciated for its simplicity and overall positive performance.
- Multiple users describe the app as one of the best navigation bar apps.
- Users like the option to place the back button on the right side of the screen.

### Cons

- The app requires users to toggle the 'back button on the right' setting every time they restart the phone for it to take effect.
- Stability issues are reported, with the app not consistently retaining settings across device restarts.
- Limited customization options are mentioned; users want more control over icon adjustments.

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