How to change the function of the Android home button

Those who have a cell phone with an operating system Android they know that the home button is a great ally when they want to go directly to the main screen or open the Google Assistant; however, this may change. Here we will explain a trick with which you can configure the popular ‘home’ to direct you to WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or the application you want.

Located at the bottom of the cell phone or screen, specifically in the center, it is characterized by the fact that when you press it once it shows you the initial screen of your device, while if you keep it pressed it directs you to Google Assistant; In addition, it is a great advantage that Apple’s iOS system does not have.

Trick to change the functionality and use of the home button

For this you will need to download the application HomeBot, Customize home button which is available for free on the Google Play Store. You can click on this link to go directly.
Open HomeBot and enable the app by clicking on the ‘enable’ option that appears in the upper right corner.
Then it is important that you give the app permission to handle the home button by choosing ‘Assist app’ and then selecting ‘HomeBot’.

HomeBot is the application available for Android that will allow you to change the function of the home button. (Photo: Google Play Store)

Reopen ‘HomeBot’ and choose what new function you will give it, that is, indicating which application it will open from now on, it can be WhatsApp or a specific conversation.
This way you will be able to change the home button settings in Android Everytime you want.
In addition to choosing your favorite application to open when you touch the home button, you can also tell it to activate the flashlight, open a web page, the screen brightness meter, among other functions.

HOW TO TRACK AND FIND MY ANDROID PHONE

From a PC or any other smartphone enter your Gmail account and then click on the following link.
It will open google-account and all the devices on which you have registered your account.
Press the model of your cell phone that has been stolen. It is important that you have registered your Google (Gmail) account on this computer.
Then, click on the Search device button.
Google Maps will open and tell you where your phone is.
When you are close to the mobile touch the “Play sound” option.

Done, that’s how easy you can locate your cell phone, the sound will be played for five minutes, likewise, this ringtone will sound even if the mobile is in “silent” mode, in case the criminal wants to lower the volume he will not be able to.