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AlwaysOn | Always On Display

Android app which adds an always on display. Free, no ads and open source.
New in version 3.9.1
This version includes bug fixes and other improvements.
AlwaysOn is an app for every device with an AMOLED or OLED display.
It adds an always-on display with various customization options regarding the watch face, the behavior, and the background.
Take a look at your phone and have everything you need in one place: the time, the date, the battery state, your notifications, and more.

Features
- Always on display
- Multiple watch faces
- View your notifications
- View what you are listening to
- Edge glow
- Rules
- Double tap to wake
- Pocket mode
- Do not disturb mode
- Adjustable brightness
- Quick tiles
- Widgets
- Power saver mode [for root]
- Moves content to prevent burn-ins
- Minimal permissions

Related Links
Source code: https://github.com/Domi04151309/AlwaysOn
Website: https://domi04151309.github.io/Android/AlwaysOn
Icons8: https://icons8.com/

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 3.9.1 (391) suggested Added on Jun 12, 2023

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • reorder running apps
      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • android.permission.USES_POLICY_FORCE_LOCK
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • io.github.domi04151309.alwayson.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 3.9.0 (390) - Added on Aug 15, 2022

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • reorder running apps
      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • android.permission.USES_POLICY_FORCE_LOCK
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.

    Download APK 3.9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 3.8.4 (384) - Added on Nov 03, 2020

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • reorder running apps
      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • android.permission.USES_POLICY_FORCE_LOCK
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.

    Download APK 4.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log