If you're tired of pressing the lock button or want increase its useful life Today we bring you a tool that allows you to automatically turn off the screen when the proximity sensor detects that you are putting your device in a pocket or backpack, in a very simple way with this app called GravityScreen.
Avoid continuous use of the power button It reduces wear and tear and makes everyday life more comfortable, especially if the button is stiff or hard to reach.
How does Gravity Screen work?
This application turn off the screen thanks to the proximity sensor and calculates the movements that we usually make when we save our terminal. When it detects a certain angle or movement, it sends the order to turn off the screen and if you are wondering, yes, it also performs this function when you leave your terminal on a table, of course.
- Pocket mode: turns off the screen when it detects that the mobile phone is inside the pocket or backpack.
- Table mode: detects that the phone is resting on its surface and turns off the screen if there is no interaction.
- Motion-activatedWith the screen off and the phone face up, even a slight movement can turn on the panel.
- Rise to Wake: keeps the screen active while detecting small movements of the hand when holding the device.
- Smart Lock compatibility: makes it easier Smart Lock behaves stably on devices that require it.
- Integration with automation: plug-in for Tasker, Llama and similar using Locale plug-in.
Furthermore, you can make your panel turn on automatically when you take out your mobile in case the proximity sensor is not covered by anything. You can also make, depending on the movements of the different sensors of the terminal, decide whether to block the mobile or not, without taking into account the minimum waiting time -which can be programmed in a very simple way too-.
If you're looking for more control, you can adjust sensitivities, angles and timings for the gestures to match your way of using the mobile phone, avoiding false positives and improving the response.
Also has several widgets to switch between all the modes that the application has, which are not few. We liked the large number of modes and options that it has, for example deciding which sensor to use and which makes a certain option automatically, without a doubt something to take into account.
- Features expanded through in-app purchase: better performance, widgets and shortcuts, wider ranges for motion-activated power-on times and for table mode, landscape mode suspension y exclude apps so that the app doesn't interfere when you're using games or media players.
Battery consumption
We come to one of the most important points, and this is the battery usage made by this action. According to the developer round 7 percent of each full charge, although there is a low consumption mode to extend its useful life. As is normal, all this will depend on how we have the application configured and the functionalities that we have active.
In real-world tests, the impact usually hovers around 6-7% Additionally, if you frequently use motion-activated power, energy consumption may increase. A helpful tip is to leave your phone unattended. upside down when not in use to minimize activations and save energy.
Permissions, uninstallation, and stability
In order to function, the app may request Device administrator and services of Accessibility To manage power on/off without a button. Due to Android restrictions, it is recommended uninstall from the internal button from the app itself. If the system kills the application in the background, configure battery-saving exceptions by following the guides in dontkillmyapp.comFor frequently asked questions, the developer maintains a FAQ.
We find it to be a very useful application. If we are looking for something simple and without much complication, because to tell the truth there are several alternatives in the Google Play Store For the same purpose as this, turn off or turn on the screen automatically.
Installation
Its installation is very simple, we only have to go to this link which will arrive on the Play Store, once there simply we will download and install the application in question. Now all that remains is for us to enjoy this application and its features.
After installing, activate the app, grant necessary permissions and disables restrictions on battery optimization If your manufacturer is very aggressive with background processes, this will prevent it from becoming unresponsive with the screen off.
Gravity Screen turns everyday gestures into smart actions: Turn off in pocket or on tableIt turns on when you lift the phone and keeps the screen active when you look at it. With its settings, widgets, and advanced options, it's a practical solution for extending the life of the power button and making mobile phone use smoother.