Wakey: Keep Screen On

Kanetik

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About this app

Tired of your Android screen timing out at the worst moments? Introducing Wakey: Keep Screen On – your ultimate smart screen control and automation app, designed to prevent unwanted screen timeouts during reading, navigation, gaming, work, or while simply enjoying your photos.

Wakey puts you in complete control. With just one tap, you can override your device's default sleep timeout, keeping your screen lit on your terms. Whether you need it fully bright for directions, dim for night-time reading, or even completely dark while your phone continues working in your pocket, Wakey handles it.

Free Features to Enhance Your Experience:

• Manual Control: Tap the iconic bulb in the app or use the convenient Quick-Setting Tile or Home screen Widget to instantly toggle "stay awake" mode.
• Custom Timers: Set a maximum screen-on duration for specific tasks, ensuring efficiency without constant monitoring.
• Flexible Brightness Modes: Choose between Darken, Normal, and Brighten to perfectly suit any environment or task.
• Idle Dimming: Keep the screen awake but allow it to dim when idle, saving battery while remaining accessible.
• Smart Pocket Mode: Fully darken your screen while it stays awake in your pocket, preventing accidental touches and saving power.
• Persistent Notification: Keep quick control and status information always visible (optional).

Unlock Uninterrupted Productivity & Convenience with Wakey Premium! Upgrade to Wakey Premium (a single, one-time purchase, no subscription required!) to unlock powerful automations and an ad-free experience, making your life even easier:

• SmartWake: Automatically keep your screen awake simply by using your device or when it's in motion. Perfect for reading e-books, following recipes, or any activity where you need the screen to stay on while you interact.
• AppWake: Set your screen to automatically stay awake when specific apps are in the foreground. Never miss a beat during your gaming sessions, keep album art visible while music plays, or ensure uninterrupted navigation. This feature is also a lifesaver for users with limited dexterity who need extra time to navigate apps.
◦ Your Privacy Matters: When the AppWake Accessibility Service is enabled, it only monitors which apps are in the foreground to enable Wakey as configured. It cannot see the contents of your screen, read anything you type, listen to your microphone, or use your camera. No data about your specific use of AppWake is collected or shared with anyone. This is crucial for building user trust and complying with Google's strict privacy policies.
• ChargeWake: Keep your screen awake automatically whenever your device is charging. Ideal for displaying important information, using your device as a kiosk, or simply ensuring it’s ready when you pick it up.
• BtWake: Automatically keep the screen on when connected to selected Bluetooth devices. Great for integration with car systems, smartwatches, or other peripherals where continuous display is beneficial.
• Tasker Plugin: For advanced users, integrate Wakey seamlessly with Tasker or Locale. Customize Wakey's behavior to react to virtually any trigger Tasker supports – from dimming the screen for night-time browsing to maximizing brightness for daytime navigation.
• Remove Ads: Enjoy Wakey without any interruptions.

Wakey is the perfect tool for:

• Readers: Stay immersed in your e-books and articles.
• Drivers & Navigators: Keep your map visible without taps.
• Presenters: Ensure your display never sleeps during important talks.
• Gamers: Focus on your game, not your screen timeout.
• Technicians & Coders: Keep reference materials visible while you work.
• ...and anyone who simply needs reliable, customizable screen control.
Download Wakey now and experience the freedom of a screen that stays on when you need it, exactly how you want it. Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full suite of smart automations and support our ongoing development!

Ratings and reviews

I had an app like this a while back. But it stopped being supported, so I had to look for this Ace. Sometimes you want your screen to stay on. Like when you're driving, it's easier and safer to glance down and see what's playing on things like Spotify or your podcast player without having to wake up your phone. It would get five stars, but the fact that if you ever have to restart your phone it will have you redo the settings for the app. I have a OnePlus 9 Pro running Android 14.

I love this app and use it everyday. I had a minor issue at one point where on my Samsung S8 tablet the light bulb button didn't light up when the tab was (I think) sideways. I don't recall if I send in feedback or not, but either way, it was fixed within a week of me noticing it. The request for donating the amount you think the app is worth shows a lot of integrity on the part of the developer. I hope others have integrity as well and take the step to show how much they appreciate the app.

I began using this app after my upgrade to Android 10 on my Galaxy S10. The previous app, Stay Alive, stopped working reliably and I found out the hard way hasn't been updated in three years. This app works as expected once I figured out how to use it. It keeps my screen on when I use Spotify and am on a phone call. FYI if you have a Samsung Galaxy S10 phone, you need to go into AppWake Settings, enable "Show System Apps" in the three dots, then check the Call (com.samsung.android.incallui) app. The app does restart when the phone restarts.

What’s new

• Fixed screen brightness not restoring properly when Wakey stops
• Improved AppWake reliability and performance
• Enhanced widget responsiveness
• Tasker integration improvements
• Better stability and memory management