diff --git a/android/native/jni/input_android.c b/android/native/jni/input_android.c
index de858955f2..f65a72ea37 100644
--- a/android/native/jni/input_android.c
+++ b/android/native/jni/input_android.c
@@ -481,7 +481,7 @@ static int16_t android_input_state(void *data, const struct retro_keybind **bind
 
 static bool android_input_key_pressed(void *data, int key)
 {
-   return (g_extern.lifecycle_state & (1ULL << key));
+   return ((g_extern.lifecycle_state | driver.overlay_state) & (1ULL << key));
 }
 
 static void android_input_free_input(void *data)