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This security policy "feature" rolled out earlier this year and seems to have been the cause of considerable frustration among people who like to streamline their device usage. As best I can tell, there's just no way to get around it when the display has been locked by a device administrator (this being how Tasker's System Lock Action does its work).
If you're rooted, you can simply use the Code/Run Shell Action to execute input keyevent 26; for all intents and purposes, this works exactly as if you'd locked via the power button.
You can send that event programmatically, but the INJECT_EVENTS permission can only be granted to system packages, so that ended up being a no-go in my tinkering.
As a last resort, you can minimize your screen timeout instead of explicitly locking; the effect is much the same without disabling fingerprint unlock.
If you don't want or need any of the bells and whistles that come with that app (and you're willing to get your hands a little dirty), you can just set the screen_off_timeout system setting to 0 instead of using System Lock, but you'll then need to restore its old value with, say, a Display On Event.
How about using Smart Lock to keep it unlocked when it's near you (if you have a smartwatch, or bluetooth headset connected)? I think it might also work for wifi networks too. I use the always-on-display power button enabled by this little app - I just double tap the display and I am right back on the last screen I used.
I use <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong> to turn off screen from the edge panel:
Spares my power button + easier than to press the button when the phone is laying on my desk.
As of now there's really only two non-root ways for 3rd party apps to turn the screen off:
- Device Admin approach - But this will also lock the biometrics, so you'll have to use your more secure password instead of fingerprint.
- Screen Timeout approach - This pretty much temporarily replaces your system's timeout duration by a really short one, while making your screen go black.
What you're looking for is the second option, since it doesn't require root and won't forcefully lock up your biometric unlocks.
Sadly, not much apps use the second approach. I'm only aware of this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
Hmm, if you have a Samsung phone, Bixby allows for turning off the screen without any of the negative side-effects. You can also set it as the last action in a Quick Command so it'll perform your routine, then lock the screen.
I had a navigation app burnt into my old Note 1. My theory was that since I used it for a long trip the same screen was shown for several hours at the highest brightness (to fight the strong sun).
I am more careful with navigation apps nowadays: I use them in split screen mode constantly adjusting the window size to move things around. Split screen is useful for music controls on the same screen anyway.
I am too using AOD, though only since last October, but day and night (it is my night clock too). I plan to exchange to a Note 8 within half a year I hope no burn in will happen until then.
With the on-screen power button in the AOD (by Screen off via short timeout) now I couldn't live without AOD any more...
I see you solved it, but anyone using a "Screen Off + Lock" type of app will also cause the fingerprint or iris unlock not to work (you get the famous "Enter password instead of using biometric recognition because of security policy" message), and these "Screen off + lock" apps will lock the phone even if SmartLock would otherwise keep it unlocked. This is why Nova Launcher Lock action is not recommended, as it is using the same method.
The trick is to use a "Screen off" only app, instead of "Screen off + Lock". You will find that while there are 1000 "Screen off + Lock" apps, it is hard to find a "Screen off" only. One I can recommend is <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong> which works reliably on the Note 7.
How do you turn off the screen? This message appears if you use a screen off + lock app.
But there is a good workaround, it's an app called <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong>. It's not free, but the cleanest solution I found to turn off the screen without locking the device. I mean the device will lock but you will be able to unlock it without using your pin or pattern.
Here's a little app, all it does is it turns off the screen BUT: without explicitly locking device. Does not affect unlocking. (It 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
- Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, Note 5, Note 7)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting is necessary
- Also works with always-on and/or edge displays
- No root needed!!!
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
Play Store: <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong>
Check the video demo: https://youtu.be/0YowYxa2ejc
Try "Screen off via short timeout" : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
No need to enter PIN/password when unlocking, works with fingerprint reader etc.
I recommend this app to spare your power button as much as possible: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
Offers many alternative ways to turn off the screen. It's been working reliably for me for years. Developer is also part of this Note 8 community afaik.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.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.>
- assign power off to quick settings panel
- assign power off to gestures
- assign power off to app's edge app
Unlike other screen off apps, this does not trigger the security policy warning which prevents the use of fingerprint / iris to unlock my phone. I found this app for my Note 7, but it worked equally well on my S7 Edge and now on my Note 8.
Yes. Search for an app called something like Screen Off Ultra Short Timeout. It has a setting for double tap to wake that puts the icon on Active On Display.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout&hl=en_GB
This app may be of use. Quote:
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.
Thanks. Specifically, the S7 has an annoyance, that if you lock it by any of the usual apps or Tasker System Lock, it won't unlock with the fingerprint sensor, but insists you use your PIN due to "a security policy".
Tasker to the rescue, we can force the screen black by setting a short display timeout, but there's a really nice app designed for the S7. Here's the link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout&hl=en
No root, smart lock works, it's a paid app at approx 1/1000th the cost of an S7 so hardly onerous.
Here's a little app, all it does is it turns off the screen BUT: without explicitly locking device. Does not affect unlocking. You can assign it to Nova Launcher gesture to turn off screen without the "security policy" message.
(It 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
- Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, Note 5, Note 7)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting is necessary
- Also works with always-on and/or edge displays
- No root needed!!!
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
Play Store: <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong>
Check the video demo: https://youtu.be/0YowYxa2ejc
Do you use some app that explicitly locks the screen? That cannot be unlocked using biometrics.
For screen off don't use screen-off-and-lock apps. Try Screen Off Via Short Timeout. It's tested to work well with S9.
Yup, it's possible.
However, you'll have to keep two things in mind:
- You can only do this with a 3rd party app.
- You will give up the option to Hold Down Pen Button To launch another app (default is camera)
To do what you want, you'll need to download a screen locking app.
The Screen Locking app you download must have these two features:
- An icon that locks the screen directly when pressed
- Locks via Screen Timeout Method
For 3rd party apps, there's two methods to lock your screen. One method is through Device Admin and the other method is through having a very short Screen Timeout period.
Device Admin is more immediate, but Android devices will fully lock the device through this method and require you to enter in your password manually to unlock. The SPen Remote Unlock cannot bypass this.
Therefore, only the Screen Timeout method will do what you want. It'll have a small delay (1.5 seconds from what I tested), but it retains the ability for you to unlock by SPen Remote Unlock.
So to do this in steps:
- Download the Screen Lock app. The one I tested successfully was Screen off via short timeout. This one costs a very small price, but if you want free alternatives, you can search for them.
- Go to Settings>Advanced Features>S Pen>S Pen Remote.
- Press on 'Hold Down Pen Button To' .
- Select the app icon that performs the Screen Lock part of the app you downloaded.
- Done
Whenever you want to lock with SPen, press and hold the SPen button.
When you want to unlock, single press the SPen button. Note that you need the Unlock with SPen button for this to work.
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Lastly, I have tested this method and can verify it works.
Pair it with some bluetooth device to keep it unlocked using SmartLock. The obvious device is a smartwatch of course, having an Android Wear watch I seldom need to unlock my phone via fingerprint or others. If you don't have a smartwatch you could use a bluetooth headset for example. As long as the headset is near enough to stay connected the phone will not lock.
The fingerprint detection gets blocked when you use any app that directly locks the screen. Then you are forced to enter your pin, pattern or password to unlock. One good app I found to get around this is Screen off via short timeout. I was happy to support the developer since he develops directly for S7 and the app includes all kind of S7 Edge specific tricks and workarounds regarding turning the screen on and off.
This comes close, it costs £1.19, it puts up a power button, respects security, but Samsung specific.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
I have no connection to the developer.
I only have an S7. I guess your S8 locks and requires a PIN right?
I have a solution on my S7. I can turn the phone on or off, without locking, or with locking, the former can be configured with or without fingerprint.
I use AutoTools and a paid app.
> I can't find a way to disable this feature. Does anyone know a way around it?
This paid app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout&hl=en_GB
Two more paid apps (total a few $) Tasker & AutoTools
When you turn back on with the button added to AoD by the first app, you get straight in, no fingerprint, no PIN.
When you reduce the timeout with the demo video method, or do a system lock, screen locks and you need fingerprint or PIN.
You can do it in various ways, but if you need an easy way, just run this app from Tasker.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout&hl=en_GB
Quote: 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.
you need the app I linked. What's new in Nougat is that you can add apps like Screen off via short timeout to your quick settings.
That's why you need the Screen Off via short timeout app, it gets around the annoying privacy issues, because it does not actually lock the screen, it just sets a very short screen timeout temporarily. You can assign this app to any gesture in Nova (or other apps). I have it in the app edge panel too.
Wednesday update
Day 4 with Nougat.
Happy days :-) No-one likes negativity, and in my experience the face in the mirror is the root cause of most bugs. I purged anything flaky from my profiles and tasks, regression tested, and rebooted a few times.
The phone is responsive again. Only one thing is outstanding: Nova Launcher needs a kick to redraw sometimes, but what I'm doing is dodgy (openng a folder that's not on the current page, expecting it to open on the current page) so no complaints.
If you have an S7, AutoTools can set the "lock the screen N seconds after it goes off" timeout, and it works well with this app, which I think pioneered the trick of disabling the S7's aggressive tendency to lock. EDIT: Double tap to wake!
For this single use it is worth it. You can turn off everything else, and just swipe in from the right for the flash light. Anytime, from any app.
I can also recommend the app-edge panels for apps which are typically needed while using other apps:
- Google Authenticator
- Calculator
- Password manager
- Screen off app
It's just a matter of getting into the habbit of using these. Few of us bought the edge phone because of the edge panels, but I found them to be pretty useful.
Make sure to turn off the screen using the power key or screen timeout. Most screen-off apps will mess up Smart Lock and you can't even use your fingerprint, falls back to PIN/Pattern. I found one screen off app that is compatible with Smart Lock: Screen off via short timeout
Any app that uses Device Administrator to lock your phone will override SmartLock. Use apps like <strong>Screen Off via Short Timeout</strong> to turn off screen without directly locking phone.
1)
Move any app on SD card (including humongous VR games!)
- enable Developer options (tap 7 times on About / Build number)
- scroll to bottom of developer options
- enable "Force allow apps on external" → Screenshot
I gained 7GB internal space, now it's not constantly on the verge of full!
2)
Turn OFF the phone from the Quick Settings area (in notification shade) → Screenshot
- often more convenient than the hardware button
- Get Screen off via short timeout (it's paid, but I think it's worth a buck to support developers targeting the S7/Edge specifically)
- unlike other screen off apps, this does not trigger security policy on S7 → SmartLock keeps working and you can use fingerprint to unlock
- watch their video (looks like it's demoed on an S7 Edge)
3)
Turn ON the phone by double tapping the power icon in the Always ON Display → Screenshot
- Same: get Screen off via short timeout - see 2)
4)
Force activities to be resizable → see 1) → you can use any app in split screen!
I use the tiny app <strong>Screen on via short timeout</strong>:
it always places a "power on" notification icon in the Always On Display which I can double tap to wake up the phone. I love this!
The app removes the notification while your screen is on, and only creates the notification when the screen turns off. So it doesn't clutter your notifications normally, but makes sure you have at least this notification that you can double tap. And it doesn't start any unneeded apps, just turns on the screen. Really cool!
Plus it enables you to turn off the screen without pressing the hardware power button. On Nougat we can place the off button on the Quick Settings bar:
It is better than normal "screen off" apps because in my experience those mess with the privacy and I wasn't able to unlock my phone using my fingerprint, and other Screen Off apps interfere with SmartLock so I couldn't have my phone unlocked while at home or near my Smartwatch. <strong>Screen Off via short timeout</strong> doesn't have any of these issues.
The only problem is that this app is not free (it was like $1), but I feel ok supporting developers who make apps specifically for the S7 / S7 Edge.
Two ways to use the screen instead of the power button:
1)
Turn OFF the phone from the Quick Settings area (in notification shade) → Screenshot
- often more convenient than the hardware button
- Get Screen off via short timeout
- unlike other screen off apps, this does not trigger security policy on S7 → SmartLock keeps working and you can use fingerprint to unlock
- watch their video (looks like it's demoed on an S7 Edge)
2)
Turn ON the phone by double tapping the power icon in the Always ON Display → Screenshot
- Same: get Screen off via short timeout - see 1)
- Enable Always On Display (Settings → Display)
- Enable notifications on the AOD (Layouts → "Show notifications")
- Enable the option in Screen Off Settings: "ON button on Always On Display" → Screenshot
Introducing: <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong>
Turns off screen without explicitly locking device. Does not affect unlocking.
Many other screen-off apps also lock your device. The next time you try to unlock you will get this or a similar message:
- ~~"Draw pattern instead of using Fingerprint recognition because of security policy"~~
My tiny app is a workaround, because it does not lock your device directly (instead it 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
- Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, Note 5, Note 7)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting is necessary
- Also works with always-on / edge display
- No root needed
- No ads!
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
REFERENCES - MY OTHER APPS with thousands of downloads
- Hint2Search (press BT headset button to start Google Voice Search)
- S for Switch Voice (say hi galaxy to start Google Voice Search)
- Bubble Cloud Widgets (New way to open apps on your phone and smartwatch)
- ReOn Extra Time (automatically extends screen timeout when you need it)
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
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.
PLEASE HELP
- Please like the short video I made to explain the app: https://youtu.be/0YowYxa2ejc
- This is a brand new app, please try it, especially if you are already using other screen off apps. Mine doesn't have the side effects of the others.
- You can get it for free now...
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1)
Move any app on SD card (including humongous VR games!)
- enable Developer options (tap 7 times on About / Build number)
- scroll to bottom of developer options
- enable "Force allow apps on external" → Screenshot
I gained 7GB internal space, now it's not constantly on the verge of full!
2)
Turn OFF the phone from the Quick Settings area (in notification shade) → Screenshot
- often more convenient than the hardware button
- Get Screen off via short timeout
- unlike other screen off apps, this does not trigger security policy on S7 → SmartLock keeps working and you can use fingerprint to unlock
- watch their video (looks like it's demoed on an S7 Edge)
3)
Turn ON the phone by double tapping the power icon in the Always ON Display → Screenshot
- Same: get Screen off via short timeout - see 2)
4)
Force activities to be resizable → see 1) → you can use any app in split screen!
I give free access to those willing to test my little app: <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong>
Turns off screen without explicitly locking device. Does not affect unlocking.
I made this little app after I switched to Note 7 and later to the S7 Edge. Other screen-off apps also locked my device. The next time I tried to unlock I got this message:
- ~~"Draw pattern instead of using Fingerprint recognition because of security policy"~~
My tiny app is a workaround, because it does not lock your device directly (instead it 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
- Fingerprint ~~or iris scan~~ stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting is necessary
- Also works with always-on / edge display
- No root needed
- No ads!
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
- Tested and developed for Samsung S7, S7 Edge, ~~(Note 7)~~
- The shortest timeout (leftmost setting ~2.3sec) works on the S7Edge/Marshmallow
REFERENCES - MY OTHER APPS with thousands of downloads
- Hint2Search (press BT headset button to start Google Voice Search)
- S for Switch Voice (say hi galaxy to start Google Voice Search - only on older Galaxy devices S5 / Note 3)
- Bubble Cloud Widgets (New way to open apps on your phone and smartwatch)
- ReOn Extra Time (automatically extends screen timeout when you need it)
PROMO CODES
~~If you are willing to try, please leave a comment below and I will PM a promo code to you within a few hours. I would love to hear your feedback.~~ I ran out of promo codes for now. Thank you for all the nice feedback. If you want to try the app, it's only $1, and I offer full...
...MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
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.
PLEASE HELP
- Please like the short video I made to explain the app: https://youtu.be/0YowYxa2ejc
- This is a pretty new app, please try it, especially if you are already using other screen off apps. Mine doesn't have the side effects of the others.
1.
Don't disable auto brightness. Adaptive auto brightness is one of the coolest features of this phone. You can still adjust the brightness while keeping the auto mode on: the phone will tune itself to your taste and needs within a few days, and you will not have to adjust brightness ever again!
2.
Turn on Always On Display. It is one of the unique abilities of the S7, no other phone can do this: it will display the time, and other status information even when the screen is off. Without draining your battery (almost, it has a very small impact, especially compared to how cool it is that you never have to press the power button to see the time).
3.
Talking about the power button: if you already received the Nougat update (Android 7.0) you will be able to turn on or off the phone without pressing the power button: (very handy, similar to knock-knock on LG phones)
Install this little app: Screen off via short timeout:
- It will place a power button on your Always On Display that you can double tap to turn on your screen: screenshot
- It lets you add a power off icon in your quick settings (in the notification shade) which turns off the screen without locking the phone: screenshot
4.
You don't need to disable too many things to get a good battery life, just use your phone for a few days and the automatic power management will kick in and hibernate little used apps. Definitely don't install Greenify or other task killers, they do more harm than good. Power management in Marshmallow/Nougat plus the Auto Power Management do a better job out of the box. You just have to have 3-4 days of patience for them to get a sense of your usage and start to work for you.
5.
Unless you are a very heavy facebook user, you should still disable the Facebook and Messanger apps and check Facebook lite or Swipe for Facebook instead. The former is only available from apkmirror in western countries.
6.
Get a Gear VR. VR on this phone is really great.
7.
Search for "Smart Lock" in the settings, it is the Lollipop (Android 5.1-) feature that keeps your phone unlocked while connected to certain devices or networks.
both made possible after the Nougat update using the tiny utility "Screen off via short timeout"
I have a 2-click access to flashlight: I use the app screen off via short timeout which puts a "power on" icon on my AOD: screenshot
Once the screen is on (unlocked or at the lock screen) I can turn on the flash light from the quick settings area: Screen shot
The AOD is limited to only 4 icons, I don't think I would want a dedicated flash light button in there. This power-on icon already takes up one space, but at least this seems to let other notifications to take precedence
Introducing: <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong>
Turns off screen without explicitly locking device. Does not affect unlocking.
Many other screen-off apps also lock your device. The next time you try to unlock you will get this or a similar message:
- ~~"Draw pattern instead of using Fingerprint recognition because of security policy"~~
My tiny app is a workaround, because it does not lock your device directly (instead it 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
- Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting is necessary
- Also works with always-on / edge display
- No root needed
- No ads!
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
REFERENCES - MY OTHER APPS with thousands of downloads
- Hint2Search (press BT headset button to start Google Voice Search)
- S for Switch Voice (say hi galaxy to start Google Voice Search)
- Bubble Cloud Widgets (New way to open apps on your phone and smartwatch)
- ReOn Extra Time (automatically extends screen timeout when you need it)
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
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.
PLEASE HELP
- Please like the short video I made to explain the app: https://youtu.be/0YowYxa2ejc
- This is a brand new app, please try it, especially if you are already using other screen off apps. Mine doesn't have the side effects of the others.
Two ways to use the screen instead of the power button:
1) On Nougat phones:
Turn OFF the phone from the Quick Settings area (in notification shade) → Screenshot
- often more convenient than the hardware button
- Get Screen off via short timeout
- unlike other screen off apps, this does not trigger security policy → SmartLock keeps working and you can use fingerprint to unlock
- watch their video
2) On Samsung S7 and S7 Edge (Nougat) Turn ON the phone by double tapping the power icon in the Always ON Display → Screenshot
- Get Screen off via short timeout
- Enable Always On Display (Settings → Display)
- Enable notifications on the AOD (Layouts → "Show notifications")
- Enable the option in Screen Off Settings: "ON button on Always On Display" → Screenshot
BENEFITS
- Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, Note 5)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting = Trouble free uninstall
- Also works with always-on / edge display
- No root needed
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No ads
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
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: "Draw pattern instead of using Fingerprint recognition because of security policy" My app is a workaround, because it does not lock your device directly.
OPTIONS
- Set screen timeout (0-20sec, or minimum allowed on your device)
- Select screen off transition effect
- Two launcher icon variants → please watch https://youtu.be/fb5cwEjeV2Q
- Show or hide reminder text
- NEW: show time while turning off
- NEW: "ON" button on Samsung Always On Display (Nougat)
COMPATIBILITY
- Samsung phones (timeout 0-2sec)
- Pixel, Nexus (timeout 7-9sec)
- LG Phones (timeout 15 sec)
- All other brands: please experiment - it will work!
- Unconditional refunds (email me)
USES
- Spare your power button
- Turn off your screen using an icon on your home screen
- Call it from other apps (e.g. Tasker, IFTTT etc)
- Assign it to gestures (e.g. swipe/double tap in Apex, Nova Launcher etc)
- Add it to your notifications using AppDialer or similar apps
- Call it via voice command (Google Now or S Voice etc.)
- Add it to the Apps edge on Samsung Galaxy S6 / S7 Edge (see screenshot)
- NEW: Nougat Tile support → add to shortcut bar in notifications
- Let me know if you find other uses
PLAY STORE
- Link
- 500-1000 installs
- Rating: 4.6★ (61)
- More features, same low price
VIDEO DEMO
<strong>Screen Off via short timeout</strong> - Big update v2.00
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.
NEW
- You can turn on your S7/Edge by double tapping the screen!!! → "ON" icon on Samsung S7/Edge Always On Display (Nougat) (no battery hit, using standard AOD functionality)
- Nougat Tile support → turn off phone from shortcut bar in notifications (without locking the phone - you will be able to unlock via fingerprint)
- Option: display time while turning off
BENEFITS
- Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, Note 5)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting = Trouble free uninstall
- Also works with always-on / edge display
- No root needed
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No ads
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
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: "Draw pattern instead of using Fingerprint recognition because of security policy" My app is a workaround, because it does not lock your device directly.
OPTIONS
- Set screen timeout (0-20sec, or minimum allowed on your device)
- Select screen off transition effect
- Two launcher icon variants → please watch https://youtu.be/fb5cwEjeV2Q
- Show or hide reminder text
- NEW: show time while turning off
- NEW: "ON" button on Samsung Always On Display (Nougat)
COMPATIBILITY
- Samsung phones (timeout 0-2sec)
- Pixel, Nexus (timeout 7-9sec)
- LG Phones (timeout 15 sec)
- All other brands: please experiment - it will work!
- Unconditional refunds
USES
- Spare your power button
- Turn off your screen using an icon on your home screen
- Call it from other apps (e.g. Tasker, IFTTT etc)
- Assign it to gestures (e.g. swipe/double tap in Apex, Nova Launcher etc)
- Add it to your notifications using AppDialer or similar apps
- Call it via voice command (Google Now or S Voice etc.)
- Add it to the Apps edge on Samsung Galaxy S6 / S7 Edge (see screenshot)
- NEW: Nougat Tile support → add to shortcut bar in notifications
- Let me know if you find other uses
PLAY STORE
- Link
- 500-1000 installs
- Rating: 4.6★ (58)
- More features, same low price
VIDEO DEMO
Introducing: <strong>Screen off via short timeout</strong>
Turns off screen without explicitly locking device. Does not affect unlocking.
Many other screen-off apps also lock your device. The next time you try to unlock you will get this or a similar message:
- ~~"Draw pattern instead of using Fingerprint recognition because of security policy"~~
My tiny app is a workaround, because it does not lock your device directly (instead it 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
- Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5)
- Does not affect Smart Lock
- No Device administrator setting is necessary
- Also works with always-on / edge display
- No root needed
- No ads!
- It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in
- No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price
- Tested to work on Samsung and Nexus devices (might work on others, LG support coming soon)
REFERENCES - MY OTHER APPS with thousands of downloads
- Hint2Search (press BT headset button to start Google Voice Search)
- S for Switch Voice (say hi galaxy to start Google Voice Search)
- Bubble Cloud Widgets (New way to open apps on your phone and smartwatch)
- ReOn Extra Time (automatically extends screen timeout when you need it)
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
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.
PLEASE HELP
- Please like the short video I made to explain the app: https://youtu.be/0YowYxa2ejc
- This is a brand new app, please try it, especially if you are already using other screen off apps. Mine doesn't have the side effects of the others.
This app turns off screen without locking the device: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout&hl=en_US
Screen off via short timeout I have the power off icon in my quick settings and in the edge panel (aligned with the real power button).
Not only saves my hardware button from wear, but when my Note 8 is on the desk it's also more convenient than to reach for the side button.
There are many screen off apps, but this turns off the screen without disabling the biometric unlock methods (fingerprint, iris). Added nice touch is the adaptive icons which make it blend in even better. I have been using for two years, best dollar I've spent :)
Looks like a highlight when selecting icons using a hardware keyboard (or soft keyboard arrow keys?) Does it come after you connect a hardware keyboard (or selfie stick, gamepad which might also emulate hardware keyboards)?
Could also be related to some accessibility mode. Note: you do not need to enable Nova Launcher's accessibility mode neither for accessing the notification shade nor for turning the screen off without locking the device.
For the later I would recommend the app Screen Off via Short Timeout. Great little utility:
- lets you put a screen off tile in the quick settings panel
- or into the apps edge.
- Turns screen off without locking the device, so you can unlock it via iris or fingerprint - system will not force you to use your password / pin
- in other words: it does NOT require Device Admin and will NOT disable Biometric Unlock
I use this app and it works perfectly
I use the app Screen off via short timeout
- lets you put a screen off tile in the quick settings panel
- or into the apps edge.
- Turns screen off without locking the device, so you can unlock it via iris or fingerprint - system will not force you to use your password / pin
- in other words: it does NOT require Device Admin and will NOT disable Biometric Unlock
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
Wake by double tapping icon on Active On Display.
Screen off via short timeout is a workaround for the issues other Screen-off apps have: this does not eplicitely lock the device, so SmartLock keeps working, Fingerprint unlock stays functional.
I am working on this app specifically for the S7 / S7 Edge - now utilizing the new Nougat features:
- Most basic use: Turn off the screen using a home screen icon
- Assign it to a launcher gesture (if launcher allows)
- Nougat specific: <strong>Turn off using Quick Settings tile</strong> (in notification shade!)
- S7 Edge specific: <strong>Turn off using icon in Apps edge panel</strong>
Samsung phones are unique because they allow a setting of just 2 seconds for the screen timeout (owners of other brands are not so lucky, Nexus / Pixel has to wait 7 seconds, LG owners have to wait 15 seconds!)
New for S7 / S7 Edge Nougat:
- Turn on Always On Display / enable "Show notifications"
- Enable the option "ON button on Always On Display" (not available on Marshmallow)
- When you turn off the screen an "ON" button appears in the AOD block (if there is room for it)
- Double tap this "ON" button to turn on the screen
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You can add Tasker bubbles in Bubble Cloud watch-face launcher:
Using Tasker you should be able to wake the phone.
To make it sleep is a little trickier, because Screen Off apps usually lock your phone too, which interferes with finger print security and Smart Lock (you will be forced to use your pin code or pattern the next time you want to unlock). I made a little app called Screen off via short timeout that gets around these problems:
You can launch this app from Tasker using a Tasker bubble.
Link me: Bubble Widgets + Wear Launcher. Link me: Screen off via short timeout. Link me: Tasker.
Use this with Tasker.