libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] [Android] Use back button to bring up menu when content is running

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feature request platform: android
Dominant language
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Description

On Android, if one wants to disable on-screen overlays for example, Nintendo DS games, it becomes impossible to access the menu.

Desired Behavior:
On Android, pressing the back button will bring up the Retroarch menu.

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Research direction

No file or test is named in the issue. Start by tracing Android back-button handling and the existing menu entry point while content is running; done means pressing Back on Android reliably opens the RetroArch menu, including when overlays are disabled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, c
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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