# Menu Button (No root)

> Restores menu buttons that have disappeared from Android. No root required.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jettoast.menubutton](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jettoast.menubutton)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jettoast.menubutton`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jetpof Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,705,115
- **Rating:** 3.98 / 5 (7,870 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2016-07-15
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jettoast.menubutton)
- **Website:** [https://jettoast-4d554.firebaseapp.com](https://jettoast-4d554.firebaseapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://jettoast-4d554.firebaseapp.com/privacy-en.html](https://jettoast-4d554.firebaseapp.com/privacy-en.html)

## Description

**Menu Button (No root)** is a versatile Android Chrome extension designed to restore disappeared menu buttons without requiring root access. It enables users to regain essential navigation functions such as Home, Back, and Recently Used Apps buttons, especially helpful if your physical buttons are broken. The extension supports the addition of customizable buttons—adjust size, transparency, color, icon, and position to suit your preferences.

Key features include customizable tap and hold behaviors, support for various buttons like Power, Volume controls, Enter, Space Bar, and arrow keys. The app functions by adding a keyboard to execute menu keys and utilizes AccessibilityService API safely without collecting or sharing data. Additionally, it leverages QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission to allow favorite app registration and automated feature activation when launching registered apps. For updates and support, follow their Twitter and YouTube channels.

## Rankings

- #49,729 — Overall
- #2 — context menu

## 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.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `jettoast.menubutton.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Menu Button (No root) for being fast, reliable and useful for running old apps with many on-screen buttons. It excels at providing quick access to actions and helping with legacy apps. However, concerns exist about heavy permission requirements and intrusive ads, plus occasional screenshot issues and layout glitches.

### Pros

- Generally fast, reliable and handy on-screen menu.
- Supports many on-screen buttons for quick access to actions.
- Great for running legacy/older apps that require a menu button.
- Provides quick access to frequently used actions (back, home, screenshots) without leaving the screen.

### Cons

- Requires many permissions and has heavy permission prompts.
- Intrusive ads / ad bombardment and long advertising videos.
- Screenshot button sometimes misbehaves or opens intermediate dialogs instead of going directly to a screenshot.

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