Float Volume Documentation

Introduction

Float Volume is a privacy-friendly floating volume control application for Android. Most Android volume controls are either too intrusive, packed with ads, or visually disconnected from the system. Float Volume solves that with a lightweight floating control that stays accessible without breaking focus.

The main highlight is the transparent floating icon. It sits above your screen like a subtle assistive control, giving quick access to volume adjustment without opening system panels repeatedly.

Features

  • Transparent Floating Icon — Subtle floating overlay icon that stays accessible without blocking the screen
  • Volume Control Overlay — Quickly adjust Android volume from a floating interface
  • Ad-Free Experience — No ads, no tracking, no noisy monetization layer
  • Privacy-Friendly — Designed as a local Android utility with minimal data exposure
  • Material Design 3 — Modern Android UI language with clean spacing and tactile controls
  • Prestige-Safe Stealth Aesthetic — Dark, minimal, premium visual direction for daily-use utility apps

Installation

Download the latest APK from the GitHub releases page:

https://github.com/Curzyori/float-volume/releases

Build from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Curzyori/float-volume.git
cd float-volume

# Build the APK
./gradlew assembleRelease

Tech Stack

  • Platform: Android
  • Language: Kotlin
  • Build System: Gradle (Gradle Kotlin DSL)
  • Design: Material Design 3
  • UX Direction: Prestige-Safe Stealth Aesthetic
  • License: GPL-3.0

How It Works

Float Volume creates a lightweight floating overlay that sits above other applications. When activated, it displays a minimal volume control interface that allows you to adjust system volume without navigating away from your current screen. The floating icon can be positioned anywhere on the screen and remains accessible while you use other apps.

Troubleshooting

The floating icon is not visible

Make sure Float Volume has permission to display over other apps (Overlay permission). You can find this in Settings > Apps > Float Volume > Permissions.

Volume adjustments are not working

Ensure Float Volume has the necessary accessibility permissions. Some devices may require additional setup in your device's accessibility settings.

License

This project is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for full text.