Grab your computer, phone, and a USB-C cable Your options are limited if you want to turn your phone on without a working power button. Essentially, unless your device has been put into developer ...

So, it might have been a bit of a surprise for you if you upgraded to Android 12 on your Android handset and found that long-pressing the power button was activating Google's trusty Assistant.

How 2014. Gravity Screen (Android) is a free app that relies on your phone's accelerometers and other sensors to give you a motion-powered alternative to the power button.

Earlier this month, Google released Android 12 and completely nixed the ability to add device controls into the power button. So, we go back to the notification shade and a quick access tile.