How do i open the Apps Drawer by pressing the Side Button..?

G1 Cor'e

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Jul 8, 2025, 4:35:53 PM7/8/25

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How do i find & facilitate opening the Apps Drawer by pressing the Side Button on my Samsung device using Automate..?

Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist

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Jul 9, 2025, 9:24:22 AM7/9/25

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Probably not possible since it's a feature of the launcher, not a system feature.

Maybe if the launcher supports keyboard shortcuts then try the Key send block, otherwise try simulating a swipe using the Interact touch block.

G1 Cor'e

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Jul 9, 2025, 4:34:47 PM7/9/25

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Hi Henrik, awesome that you answered my post, i just found that MacroDroid has this action block to directly open Samsung's Apps Drawer, s it possible that we could find out how they do it and use it in Automate..?

Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist

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Jul 10, 2025, 9:08:10 AM7/10/25

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They likely use Samsung SDK since that feature it's not part for standard Android. I'm hesitant to do so for such a niche feature.

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