Screen off via short timeout
This app temporarily sets an ultra short screen timeout to make screen turn off without explicitly locking the device. The lock screen will activate according to your device settings. This technique does not interfere with Smart Lock, Fingerprint or other biometric unlock methods.
BENEFITS
โบ Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, Note 5, Note 7)
โบ Does not affect Smart Lock
โบ No Device administrator setting = Trouble free uninstall
โบ Also works with always-on / edge display
โบ No root needed
โบ Itโs not just a black screen โ Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
โบ No ads
โบ No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small pric
Many other screen-off apps also lock your device. The next time you try to unlock the device you will get this or a similar message: โDraw pattern instead of using Fingerprint recognition because of security policyโ. My app is a workaround, because it does not lock your device directly.
OPTIONS
โบ Set screen timeout (0-10sec, or minimum allowed on your device)
โบ Select screen off transition effect
โบ Two launcher icon variants โ please watch https://youtu.be/fb5cwEjeV2Q
โบ Show or hide reminder text
USES
โบ Spare your power button
โบ Turn off your screen using an icon on your home screen
โบ Call it from other apps (e.g. Tasker, IFTTT etc)
โบ Assign it to gestures (e.g. swipe/double tap in Apex, Nova Launcher etc)
โบ Add it to your notifications using AppDialer or similar apps
โบ Call it via voice command (Google Now or S Voice etc.)
โบ Let me know if you find other uses
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the screen doesnโt stay off and comes back on after a few seconds, please adjust the Timeout value. On the Nexus 6P a setting of about 7 seconds is reported to work well (70% along the seekbar).
Please email me if you have any questions or problems with the app. I respond very quickly. Since there is no trial version I give unconditional refunds within a week of purchase.
Whatโs New
Thank you for all the feedback!
2.30
โบ new permission โREORDER_TASKSโ for new option to disable โRecentsโ button
โบ fixed BACK button problem
โบ new adaptive icons
โบ alternative app name for Assistant launch
2.11:
โบ date, week#, battery level
โบ option to cancel
โบ added: French, German, Spanish
2.01 New options:
โบ show time before screen turns off
โบ show โONโ icon on Samsung Nougat Always ON Display
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