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If you are using an older device or are willing to root your phone, there are ways to control soft keys that interact with Nova Launcher:

You can map specific actions to home screen gestures, such as swiping up from the bottom to open the app drawer or double-tapping to lock the screen.

While not a navigation key, the search bar can be customized or hidden to free up space near your soft keys. nova launcher soft keys

Nova Launcher offers several ways to modify your interaction with the navigation area:

Most modern Android phones (Android 9 Pie and later) allow you to switch from the traditional 3-button soft keys to Gesture Navigation. If you are using an older device or

Even without system soft keys, you can mimic their functions using Nova’s dock:

This setup mimics the feel of having no buttons at all, relying entirely on swipe inputs that you can customize within Nova’s settings. Even without system soft keys, you can mimic

If you want to get rid of the soft keys but don't like Android's standard gesture navigation, the best alternative is to use in conjunction with an edge-gesture app.

For years, one of the most popular power-user requests for Android customization has been the ability to customize or hide the navigation bar (soft keys) without rooting the device. Because is the gold standard for Android customization, many users assume it has a built-in feature to modify the on-screen Home, Back, and Recents buttons.

In the world of Android customization, Nova Launcher has long been a favorite among users seeking to personalize their home screen experience. One of its most popular features is the ability to customize soft keys, also known as navigation keys or on-screen buttons. These soft keys, typically found at the bottom of the screen, provide a convenient way to navigate through the device, but Nova Launcher takes this concept to the next level.