PHCustom Volume Panel Replacement App
An Android 9/10 inspired volume control replacement utility that allows for extensive visual and functional customization of the system volume panel without collection or sharing of user data.Technical Details & Requirements
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Android Version | 6.0+ |
| Required Permissions | • Accessibility: Detects volume key presses & processes excluded applications. • Notification Listener: Detects audio casting & toggles Do Not Disturb. • Overlay Permissions: Displays the panel as a system overlay. |
| Limitations | • Cannot display over the lockscreen or system pulldown. • Cannot detect a 1st long press (requires a second click). • Interferences may occur if button customization is active in apps like Button Mapper or Bixby Button Remapper. |
| Modification Info | Modded GP/LP not needed; security check removed; graphics optimized and zipaligned; debug info removed; zero advertisements. |
Core Functionality
Volume Panel Configuration
- Default Controls: Set either Media or Ring as the default button response.
- Layout Modes: Left or right-handed placement; adjustable vertical position; alternative initial states (start collapsed or expanded).
- Behavior & Visibility: Configurable panel timeout durations; hide the alarm volume panel; force close system dialogs; exclude custom panel behavior from specific applications.
- Aesthetics: Custom background, slider, and icon color options.
- Volume Streams Supported: Cast, Media, Ring, Call, and Alarm.
- Connectivity: Integrated Bluetooth volume control.
Access Interfaces
| Interface | Included Options / Actions |
|---|---|
| Quick Access Icons (In-Panel) | • Instant access to alarm clock & alarm status. • Instant muting for media or casting streams. • In-call toggle between speaker and earpiece. • Direct profile toggle: Ring, Vibrate, or Do Not Disturb (Silent). |
| Quick Settings Tiles (Pull-down) | • Mute Media. • Toggle Ring Mode. • Launch Volume Panel. |
| Pinned Shortcuts (Oreo+) | • Mute Media. • Toggle Ring Mode. • Launch Volume Panel. |
Changelog / What's New
- Custom App Tiles: Added 3 custom app tiles to launch applications directly from the panel.
- Volume Stream Locking: Long press to lock volume streams (persists when the app is closed).
- Widget Support: Added a new volume panel widget.
- Data & Storage: Fixed settings import/export functionality and introduced Storage Access Framework improvements.
- General: UI improvements and miscellaneous bug fixes.