Flip Cover Control

Flip Cover Control Free App

Rated 3.12/5 (2,084) —  Free Android application by Cloudy Day Apps

About Flip Cover Control

Control your devices screen using it's built in sensors!

Please contact me via the in app contact form to report issues or submit requests.
Please do not leave poor comments as this app is in early development and will be updated and enhanced as issues and suggestions are submitted.
Some OEM mods and skins may affect feature performance or availability, please contact me via in app form to report issues and I will look into them ASAP.
Most Phones have both a Proximity Sensor as well as an Ambient Light Sensor. Some Tablets may only have an Ambient Light Sensor. Please check that your device support one of the two before downloading. Proximity Sensor is recommended if available. Otherwise try Ambient Light Sensor.

[Requires admin privileges in order to lock screen and put device to sleep. Permission will be requested in app. To uninstall first remove admin privileges in system settings.]

Features:
Rich notification to lock or stop service from notification tray.
Sensor selection, ambient light or proximity, may vary per device.
On / Off / Timeout Settings
Quick Unlock Option
Power Saving Options
More, see below...

Use Cases:
Control screen using a flip cover for your device.
Turn your screen on or off by simply waving your hand over the sensor.
Have device turn on/off automatically when put into/taken out of a pocket/purse.
Turn screen off by flipping device over.
Prolong power button life by pressing it less.

Notes:
Some older devices will not wake if security is enabled in system settings.
Some older devices take longer to wake due to software limitations.
Ice Cream Sandwich or newer is recommend.
Some features are only available on devices running JellyBean or later.

Tested On:
Samsung Galaxy III with a flip case running TouchWiz JB (Set lockscreen to "None" for quick unlock)
Samsung Galaxy III with a flip case running CyanogenMod10
Nexus 4 without a case running Vanilla Android 4.2.2
Motorola Xoom with a case running Stock Android 4.1.2
Motorola Atrix 4G without a case running CyanogenMod10 / MotoBlur 2.3.3

Explanation of settings:
Control Service - The main service that controls the screen state based on either proximity or ambient light measurements.

Cover Closed:
Screen Auto-Off - Whether or not to turn the screen off when sensor is covered.
Screen Timeout - How long to wait after screen is covered before turning off screen.

Cover Opened:
Screen Auto-On - Whether or not to turn the screen on when the sensor is uncovered.
Quick Unlock - Whether or not to automatically bypass non-secure lockscreens.

General:
Use Alternate Sensor - Whether or not to use the ambient light sensor instead of the proximity sensor. (Some options not available on all devices)
Start On Boot - Whether or not to start the service automatically when the device starts up.
Disable In Landscape - Whether or not to enforce the service while device is rotated to landscape orientation.

Power:
Low Battery - Whether or not to automatically stop service on system low battery.
Power Connected - Whether or not to automatically start the service when plugged in.
Power Disconnected - Whether or not to automatically stop the service when unplugged.
Screen Idle Timeout - If and when to terminate the service if screen has been off for selected time span.

Notification:
Show Notification - Whether or not to keep a notification in the tray. Helps keep service from being killed in low memory situations.

Admin:
Administrator Access - Whether or not admin access has been granted. Required in order to lock screen. Disable to uninstall application.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Flip Cover Control version 1.0 on your Android device!
APK Size: 1005 Bytes, downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.gbolger.covercontrol, download Flip Cover Control.apk

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More downloads  Flip Cover Control reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
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What are users saying about Flip Cover Control

H70%
by H####:

WHEN MY DEVICE IS LOCKED USING THIS APP, MY SMART LOCK IS DISABLED.AND IT IS NOT MENTIONED ANYWHERE

U70%
by U####:

Works great. And all the people saying you can't uninstall are goons. I did it just to test, and had to reinstall.

A70%
by A####:

Won't uninstall at all. Sixteen thumbs down. Why do you need "admin access" to uninstall?! Even when I have it this doesn't work and now I don't have the storage to download apps that are worth my time. It's a pretty dirty trick to make an app you can't uninstall just to get your downloads up. Some developer you are.

U70%
by U####:

I'm having the same F'n problem I can't Uninstall it at all I go Into the menu and scroll to the bottom and click on release admin to Uninstall all it says is revoked and I still can Freaken Uninstall it wtf is wrong with this piece of crap app

L70%
by L####:

This thing should be banned. You can not uninstall it. It kept crashing everything until I managed to force stop it and disable it. But still can not get rid of it. I hate it so much I am going to factory reset my device.

U70%
by U####:

works great for me many thanks for such a useful app :) maybe a reassuring soft vibrate when closing could be an option?

C70%
by C####:

This app works perfectly on my jellybombed note 2. Thanks so much..

B70%
by B####:

I bought a ATOM + Cover for my Vodafone smart 4 turbo and when I closed the cover it didn't turn off screen now with this app it does woop woop

J70%
by J####:

I bought a cheap cover, and had the problem of my nexus's battery dying because i would forget to turn off the screen. This helped a lot.

U70%
by U####:

If u are planning to install it, please dont. This app doesn't work properly and won't uninstall easily. Not worth the time to try.

K70%
by K####:

I hate this app I try to delete it it says u have to update it like the f I hate it it doesn't even work like for real I hate it I hate I hate it don't waste ur time and your space on ur phone I hate it thx for reading and it takes up all my space Hate it the for reading thank u

U70%
by U####:

Though it's taking up battery like nobody's business. Pls make this app more frugal in using battery. It would help a lot.

U70%
by U####:

The app works great! I'm using it with my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running Tweaked ROM, Android 4.1.2 Jellybean. The only problem I have is the app doesn't work with lock screen enabled, which is a disappointment, but it doesn't completely ruin the app. Fix that problem and it deserves 5 stars.

U70%
by U####:

i turned it on and now i can't even disabel it. i have a galaxy grand prim and when i come to the app sore and i want to uninstal it i have to disable it firts bug i dont know how.

D70%
by D####:

Those who say you can't uninstall it, it says you need to deactivate them from authorization. Then you can uninstall it. It works great and has many great settings, if you have a flip cover like me, this app is great.

M70%
by M####:

some times not working eventhough notification bar is set. plz add milli second instead of 1/2 second. add option to exclude especially while playing games, viewing gallery, reading books, watching movies,.. etc. add setting to automatically reenable application after force close

U70%
by U####:

This app works. Before complaining read the instructions. Nice that this one wont use proximity for cover control. #for everyone who complain they cant uninstall please learn how android works. This one needs your admin rights to work and this app is not a virus so stops giving useless one star.

U70%
by U####:

Dont download. It took me so long to get it uninstalled. If you have a samsung you restart it and then you go into settings and then go into the app and press uninstall it only works if it doesn't at first just keep on trying and trying and trying.

Z70%
by Z####:

Exactly after 5min it's doesn't turn the screen on while opening the flip... again n again I have to switch the app..solve the bug plz..otherwise it's the best app with less battery usuage..

V70%
by V####:

People you have to uninstall from the app itself, it's how it works. It's no virus. Only suggestion to Dev is change the font color of your settings menu.

I70%
by I####:

Working on my Moto g while other apps failed... Wonderful.. Thank You...

Z70%
by Z####:

It only worked once only first time. After that it stopped working... ahh hate it...! :-

X70%
by X####:

Needs code for a timer that stops, then immediately restarts the app.... So it never times out

Z70%
by Z####:

Samsung Galaxy s5- working perfectly with my basic cheap case with cover. Not sure yet about its effect on my battery, but I haven't noticed any extreme difference. Thanks for the great app.

U70%
by U####:

Just installed this app on Wiko Wax, tried to setup the proximity sensor, after a few tries it managed to setup, but it doesn't work. When i close the cover, it wont turn off, neither will it turn on when i open it. Maybe it's not compatible.

C70%
by C####:

it works in my Asus Zenfone 4..but if it has a widget in my hole cover it will be the blast app

C70%
by C####:

It is the best app ever for my Cover case. Don't listen to anyone else it works.

C70%
by C####:

I like the app....but just dont know why in my galaxy grand 1 ,half the time, it just doesn't work even if the app is working in the notification panel...please repair...

C70%
by C####:

I tried a bunch and this one seemed the best. Then I discovered the Nexus 5 has built in magnetic sensor. Taped a magnet on the case and uninstalling this as redundant.

C70%
by C####:

Works fine. I just hope that it will not eat up my battery.

J70%
by J####:

This app works perfectly on my jellybombed note 2. Thanks so much..

C70%
by C####:

Need to Add sleep mode and alternate sensor for moto e..otherwise fine

C70%
by C####:

Worked like a charm. Thank you developer, you made it look so easy. Tried so many apps earlier, this is the hard stop guys. Install it!!

C70%
by C####:

Simply and nice app but I hope can put other various setting. Sometimes it not working properly and crash on my phone. Please improve the graphics for icon and user interface and then we will give you 10 stars :)

K70%
by K####:

App itself works fine. Make sure your flip cover reflects well, otherwise it will not respond correctly. A small piece of white label will do the trick. Unfortunately this app does not combine with Titanium Backup. This is a pitty.

C70%
by C####:

Scrap never install it it has virus in it

C70%
by C####:

There are so many negative comments, I don't know why!? People who are complaining that it can't be uninstalled, just check this app out from device administrator and then try to uninstall it.

E70%
by E####:

It's a great apps.Finally I have managed to use the phone without bothering swipe unlock every time,even for receiving/calling contacts or using homes/apps screen.I am using in Galaxy Grand Duos,working Excellent.I recommend this apps and my ratings is > 5.Be happy & Enjoy the phone without trouble.Don't forget , you must deactivate phone lock setting to none in phone setting menu to work the apps for Flip control.

C70%
by C####:

When screen on I want the proximity turn off thanks

C70%
by C####:

This app won't let you uninstall


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