Screen Backlight OFF (root)
by Erwin Goslawski
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Turn off the screen backlight without switching off the screennRequires root
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✓ Android Police: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/29-new-and-notable-android-apps-and-live-wallpapers-from-the-last-2-weeks-22415-31015/#Screen_Backlight_OFF_root
✓ NaldoTech: http://www.naldotech.com/turn-the-screen-off-without-interrupting-videos-on-android-screen-backlight-off/
✓ phoneArena.com: http://www.phonearena.com/news/This-Android-app-turns-off-the-displays-backlight-without-turning-off-the-screen-saving-battery-root_id66384
✓ TuttoAndroid: http://www.tuttoandroid.net/applicazioni/spegnere-la-retroilluminazione-dello-smartphone-con-screen-backlight-off-255942/AboutTurn off the screen backlight without switching off the screen!
Perfect for listening to music videos.Most video players stop playback when the screen is turned off.
This app switches only the screen backlight off but not the complete screen.
Save battery and enjoy playback without the backlight staying on!To turn the backlight on again, simply touch the display.Important: This app requires root.
Use at your own risk.
If you dont know what "root" is, then dont install this app.
It wont work without root!Features● Notification to quickly switch off screen backlight● Single or double tap to deactivate● Option to automatically activate when screen turns off● Configurable activation delay● Configurable overlay color and transparency● Timeout● Floating activation button (optional, enabled via additional notification)● Setting to keep screen on (usually not required)● Shortcut (allows other apps, e.g., automation tools, to switch off the backlight via this app)NotesIf you are using MIUI ROM: Please enable "Show popup window" for this app via the system settings.PermissionsDraw over other apps: Required to control the backlightRead phone status and identity: To deactivate on a phone callRun at startup: Automatically start after bootingRefund policyYou can request a refund of this app within three days after your purchase.
Contact me via email ( [email protected] ) and include your order number.
Also, if you didnt like the app, please tell me why so I can continue improving it.
Thanks.For customers outside the European Union: You might have to pay taxes to your local tax authority.
You are solely responsible to withhold and/or pay any due taxes in this case.Android is a trademark of Google Inc.added support for Android 6.0small fixes and improvements
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What Our Users Say
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"You are God among man for this app. My oneplus keeps killing my sleep tracking app when locked. That's what this app fixes by keeping the screen on. So thanks!"
James Wilson
"Very useful app especially for afk game moments!"
Alan Stewart
"could be good but seems to disable my screen. I mirror to car stereo and then turn off backlight all fine but then the touchscreen doesnt work. i think maybe it puts a screen overlay which stops it working. I made overlay transparent but still wont allow touches except to unlock screen. for playing videos it will work but not for my purpose unless touchscreen still works."
Dave D
"Works very nicely on my Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus with Lineage OS 15.1 Can use timelapse mode on camera app with screen turned off thus saving a lot of battery."
Rainer Ots
"Quite outdated but does exactly what expected and it does it perfectly. A needed feature it's a sub-app that turns off the backlight on launch, usefully for NFC app launching commands."
David Escalante
"When I first installed it I couldn't get it to work with a program I needed it to work with. I emailed the developer and we had it working very quickly. He even updated the app so no one else will have that problem. I use it on jellybean and lollipop"
Jeremy White
"Nexus 5 on lollipop. All it does is put up the overlay and block all touch input until I deactivate it. Other users seemed to have positive experiences with this app, so it may be a relatively be bug. Refunding for now until it's fixed maybe."
Kevin Orr
"nice"
M A S
"Now, with double tap deactivation option, screen will remain off when kept in my pocket. Thank you guys for the great app."
Sharif Alkhabbaz
"Really awesome if you could add a deactivation timer, so the screen can turn on and be used as silent timer. thanks! Update: Love the new timed features! 5 stars :)"
Shawn F
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Available for Android 8.0 and above