Auto Cursor

Auto Cursor: One-Handed Navigation and Accessibility App

Auto Cursor is a utility application designed to enhance smartphone usability, particularly for large-screen devices. It introduces a floating cursor system that users can summon from the edges of their display, making it significantly easier to reach all areas of the screen with one hand. This tool is not just about convenience; it provides extensive customization for navigation and system controls, transforming how you interact with your Android device. The primary appeal of Auto Cursor lies in its ability to grant quick access to otherwise hard-to-reach interface elements, effectively solving the problem of cumbersome one-handed operation.

Configuring Edge-Based Trigger Zones

Users begin by activating the Auto Cursor service through the app's main screen, which directs them to the necessary Android accessibility settings. Within the app, you independently configure three separate trigger zones: left edge, right edge, and bottom edge. For each trigger, you adjust its activation width, vertical position, and visual appearance, including color and transparency. This setup allows you to tailor the precise area from which you will swipe to summon the Auto Cursor pointer, ensuring it feels intuitive and does not interfere with other swipe gestures you commonly use.

Executing Cursor Actions and Clicks

Once a trigger zone is activated by a swipe, the Auto Cursor pointer appears on screen. You then drag this pointer to any desired location. A simple tap on a designated on-screen button, or a configured hardware key, executes a standard click at the pointer's location. The Pro version of Auto Cursor unlocks more advanced interactions, including the ability to perform long-presses and drag-and-drop actions directly through the cursor. This functionality is essential for accurately selecting text, moving app icons, or interacting with any interface element that requires a sustained press.

Assigning Custom Click and Hold Commands

Beyond basic navigation, Auto Cursor allows you to assign specific system actions to both a click and a long-press on each trigger zone. From the trigger's configuration menu, you select from a vast list of commands for each action type. For instance, a click on the right trigger could open notifications, while its long-press could toggle Wi-Fi. This dual-layer command system effectively turns the edges of your phone into powerful, customizable shortcut panels. You can map actions for media playback, quick settings, assistant activation, and even direct dialing to contacts, all without navigating through menus.

Creating Application and Shortcut Launchers

A key productivity feature of Auto Cursor is its ability to launch applications or specific shortcuts directly from a trigger action. In the action selection menu, you choose "Open application" or "Create shortcut" and then pick the desired target from your phone's app list or shortcut options. This means you can set a trigger to instantly open your camera, a specific contact, a navigation route to home, or a frequently used document. This bypasses the need to locate app icons on a crowded home screen, offering a faster and more efficient way to access your most important tools.

Adjusting System Sliders for Volume and Brightness

The Pro version includes interactive sliders for controlling device volume and screen brightness. After assigning the "Volume slider" or "Brightness slider" action to a trigger, a swipe from that edge will display the corresponding control bar on screen. You then interact with the Auto Cursor pointer to grab and adjust the slider to your preferred level. This provides fine-tuned control over these essential system settings without needing to pull down the notification shade or navigate into the settings menu, which is especially useful while using other applications in full-screen mode.

Managing Privacy and Offline Operation

Auto Cursor is designed with a strong emphasis on user privacy. The application requires no internet connection to function and operates entirely offline. The permissions it requests, such as the Accessibility service, are used exclusively for their intended purpose: to detect foreground apps and perform the touch or system actions you command. Crucially, the app has no network permission, meaning it cannot transmit any screen data or personal information from your device. This commitment is verifiable, as the app is built without the capability to send data online, ensuring your interactions remain private.