In this guide, we will show you two methods to change the order of three-button navigation on your Android device. While gesture navigation has been the go-to choice for numerous users, some still prefer to opt for the traditional 3 button style. One major reason for the same is the fact that the back gesture sometimes ends up conflicting with an app’s hamburger menu.
So rather than the back action being performed, it tends to invoke the men from the sidebar. Due to these reasons, the conventional navigation style still has a few takers. In this regard, nearly every OEM still comes with both these navigation styles and you can easily switch to the desired one from the Settings menu. However, there is no uniformity when it comes to the positioning of these buttons.
While the home button is situated in the middle, the back, and recent apps buttons have no fixed location. Depending on the device you own, you could find them in either of the two extreme ends. With that said, there does exist an in-built hidden setting using which you could change the order of three-button navigation on your Android device. So without further ado, let’s check out how this could be carried out.
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How to Change the Order of Three-Button Navigation on Android
Non-Root Method
- Download and install the Quick Shortcut Maker app from Play Store.
- Then launch it, tap on the overflow icon, and select Search Method.
- Now choose Normal Search and type in 3-Button in the search box.
- You should get a search result under Settings, tap on it to expand it.
- Now select it and hit Try. This will open the navigation settings menu.
- You can now tweak the positioning of the navigation buttons from here.
Root Method
- To begin with, root your Android device via Magisk.
- Then download the AOSP Module on your device.
- Now launch Magisk, go to Modules, and tap on Install from Storage.
- Then select the AOSP mod and hit OK. It will now be flashed. Once done, hit Reboot.
- Now launch the AOSP module and go to 3-Button Navigation.
- You may now change the functionality of the Left, Right, and Center buttons from there.
That’s it. These were the two methods to change the order of three-button navigation on your Android device. As of now, the non-rooted method has been confirmed working on Motorola devices whereas the rooted method is working on all Pixel devices and should work on other OS that is similar to AOSP.
