Side Panel Shortcuts

Swipe from the screen edge to instantly access 9 quick action buttons without switching apps.

How to use

  1. Swipe inward from the screen edge
  2. Panel appears automatically with a 3x3 button grid
  3. Hover over a button and release to activate

Core Features

  • Smart anti-accidental touch: Only triggers when swiping inward from the edge
  • One-hand operation: Swipe, hover, release—complete actions in one motion
  • Auto-hide: Automatically hides after 3 seconds of inactivity
  • Gentle retouch window: Brief window after release lets you adjust without accidental triggers
  • Real-time preview: Top-left corner shows the current button icon so you know what's selected
  • Progressive vibration feedback: Buttons farther from the edge vibrate stronger
  • Distinctive sound cues: Each button has its own distinct tone for quick feedback

Side panel showing quick action buttons

Trigger Zone Configuration

  • Trigger edge: Left / Right / Top / Bottom
  • Zone height: Adjust the length of the trigger area
  • Zone position: Configure where on the edge the trigger activates
  • Transparency: Control panel and button opacity
  • Edge indicator: Show or hide a persistent line marking the trigger zone

Side panel settings and customization options

The 9 Quick Action Buttons

Row 1: Camera & Scanning

  • Camera: Snap photos instantly without unlocking
  • Video: One-tap video recording for capturing moments on the fly

QR / Barcode Scanner

Fast and lightweight: Quick to launch, quick to recognize—perfect when you're scanning frequently.

  • Opens instantly, no unlock required
  • Auto-detects QR codes and barcodes
  • Automatically opens URLs or web search results
  • Text search support (web-based search)
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Works offline, no tracking

Great for:

  • 📦 Shipping labels and tracking codes
  • 💳 Mobile payment codes and digital wallets
  • 🌐 Website QR codes
  • 📱 App sharing codes

QR code scanner demonstration

Row 2: Media Controls

  • Rewind: Skip back 10 seconds
  • Fast forward: Jump ahead 10 seconds
  • Play / Pause: Control current playback
  • Hover for 0.8 seconds to open the currently playing app

Row 3: Screen Operations

  • Touch cursor: Precisely tap anywhere on large screens with one hand
  • AI assistant: Voice commands for quick app launches and automation
  • Voice input: Instantly activate AI keyboard for hands-free typing

Touch cursor for precise screen control

Common Questions

Side panel doesn't respond

  • Confirm accessibility service is enabled
  • Make sure you're swiping from the actual screen edge
  • Check if another app is using the same edge gesture

Touch cursor clicks aren't registering

  • Verify accessibility permissions are granted
  • Try clicking on highlighted interactive areas first
  • System UI elements (status bar, etc.) have restricted zones that can't be tapped