ScreenDim Full
$0.99About ScreenDim Full
Is your minimum screen brightness still too bright? Dim your screen below what your device normally permits for comfortable use in darker environments, reading in bed, amateur astronomy, etc.!
No root required. (But there is an experimental root option which makes things even darker on some devices, e.g., the Nexus 7.)
Save your five favorite brightness and contrast settings as a preset, and get it back by touching a single button or by a Launcher shortcut (Screen Dim also provides a Launcher shortcut to cycle through the presets, and another Launcher shortcut to disable it).
ScreenDim also creates a notification item in your status bar so you can easily go back to it to adjust settings.
ScreenDim is the first dimmer that can both adjust backlight brightness below what the system normally permits on many LCD devices and dim the contrast. Some dimmers only filter and lower the contrast, which keeps the black areas unchanged and glowing gray on LCD devices when in the dark and doesn't save battery life (and at least one does it in a way that slows down 2D screen performance by about 30% in my testing). Many other dimmers only change the backlight within the range normally allowed by the OS.
I recommend you install Screen Dim Trial prior to purchasing the Full version to try it out for three days to ensure full compatibility with your device.
If you have any problems with ScreenDim, email arpruss@gmail.com before leaving poor feedback. There is a lot of variation in how different devices handle screen brightness, and I may be able to adjust ScreenDim to work better for you.
Note 1: On OLED devices, there is no backlight, so all adjustment is contrast-adjustment.
Note 2: If you set ScreenDim too dark for you to see the screen, you can recover by adjusting brightness with the volume buttons while in ScreenDim, or by tapping where the brightness adjust should be on the screen if you don't have volume buttons, or by rebooting your device (on many devices this is done by holding the power button for up to ten seconds to turn the device off and then by turning on the device).
No root required. (But there is an experimental root option which makes things even darker on some devices, e.g., the Nexus 7.)
Save your five favorite brightness and contrast settings as a preset, and get it back by touching a single button or by a Launcher shortcut (Screen Dim also provides a Launcher shortcut to cycle through the presets, and another Launcher shortcut to disable it).
ScreenDim also creates a notification item in your status bar so you can easily go back to it to adjust settings.
ScreenDim is the first dimmer that can both adjust backlight brightness below what the system normally permits on many LCD devices and dim the contrast. Some dimmers only filter and lower the contrast, which keeps the black areas unchanged and glowing gray on LCD devices when in the dark and doesn't save battery life (and at least one does it in a way that slows down 2D screen performance by about 30% in my testing). Many other dimmers only change the backlight within the range normally allowed by the OS.
I recommend you install Screen Dim Trial prior to purchasing the Full version to try it out for three days to ensure full compatibility with your device.
If you have any problems with ScreenDim, email arpruss@gmail.com before leaving poor feedback. There is a lot of variation in how different devices handle screen brightness, and I may be able to adjust ScreenDim to work better for you.
Note 1: On OLED devices, there is no backlight, so all adjustment is contrast-adjustment.
Note 2: If you set ScreenDim too dark for you to see the screen, you can recover by adjusting brightness with the volume buttons while in ScreenDim, or by tapping where the brightness adjust should be on the screen if you don't have volume buttons, or by rebooting your device (on many devices this is done by holding the power button for up to ten seconds to turn the device off and then by turning on the device).
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
1.66: Tweaks
1.63: Bug fix
1.62: No longer disable SELinux as per new Google Play policy; if you used Root mode in ScreenDim, you may need to find a way to disable SELinux yourself; alas, we cannot help you
1.60: Experimental root and activate-on-boot support
1.56: Hi-res icon
1.55: Update interface
1.51: Trigger/NFC ReTag/etc support
1.50: Controls in notification area (3.0+)
1.24: Bug fix
1.23: Works better on 4.2+
1.11: Tasker support (see bottom of Help in app for information)
1.66: Tweaks
1.63: Bug fix
1.62: No longer disable SELinux as per new Google Play policy; if you used Root mode in ScreenDim, you may need to find a way to disable SELinux yourself; alas, we cannot help you
1.60: Experimental root and activate-on-boot support
1.56: Hi-res icon
1.55: Update interface
1.51: Trigger/NFC ReTag/etc support
1.50: Controls in notification area (3.0+)
1.24: Bug fix
1.23: Works better on 4.2+
1.11: Tasker support (see bottom of Help in app for information)
More downloads ScreenDim Full reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
Price update Price changed from $0.74 to $0.99.
Version update ScreenDim Full was updated to version 1.65
Price update Price changed from $0.99 to $0.74.
What are users saying about ScreenDim Full
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Only reason not a five star is that the buttons in the drop down menu don't work since Android update (6.0.1 on Samsung Galaxy S6 Active). Otherwise, great application.
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Great but the overlay is too low on the layers in nougat. All pop ups are still regular brightness, so if you use anything with a pop up it temporarily blinds you. Otherwise awesome, looking forward to the bug fix.
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Absolutely brilliant ;) but SG Note 4 (sm-n910g) with 6.01 stock screendim stopped working. Contrast works, but dimming not. V sad. Hopefully working again soon.
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When it comes to dimmer settings & options this is a great app but I'm finding it makes my G4 overheat which leads to battery drain. Kind of defeats the purpose for me.
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It is great when it works, but occasionally, it won't work. It will not turn on it off and my phone's brightness will not kick in. Please fix.
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With 0.4% and contrast at 25.1%, this SuperDim setting is great for reading in the dark and dimmer than NookColor with RootDim. Not sure it's saving more battery than RootDim, but I'm not rooting yet.
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It also saves tons of battery life. The ui could do with a bit more work, but I do find the app quite excellent.
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This was the only screen dimming app I found that actually dims the software buttons! For reference I'm using the Google Pixel.
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Works well on my note4 so far. Notification buttons working in root mode.
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Been my go-to dimming app since 2013
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Does what its supposed to
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It works really Good. I Love this application.
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Shortcuts could use an overhaul, some lag after I press a shortcut, and sometimes deactivates randomly.
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actually seems to dim backlight, unlike other apps that just apply a filter. doesn't wash out colours at very low settings. easy to start, stop, and save preferences. installed the trial and then immediately purchased full version, totally worth it for $1.10. flickers a little when switching apps but no other complaints!
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It is great when it works, but occasionally, it won't work. It will not turn on it off and my phone's brightness will not kick in. Please fix.
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I like it very usful thanks
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Based on previous posts, the devs are clearly caring folks who take pride in customer service. Unfortunately, this product doesn't work forme. I'm running lollipop & can't open the contrast settings because the Easy button is simply not there. I know nothing about coding or rooting so I'm rather useless on that score. I'm mainly searching for a way to dim that @$!#ing navigation bar...or turn the background black. Having that omnipresent bright white light makes dimming the screen pointless. Search continu
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I'm on Android 5.1 and it doesn't go darker than what my phone can already go to. The contrast is helpful though.
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My Nexus 4 won't dim far enough at night. This does the trick. Got my monies worth :)
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I have used Screendim Full more than three years, on many devices. The app is very simple and powerful. Many presets and easy customisation make it handy. One time I had some questions and got a well explained answer from the developer.
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Completely broken and worthless in marshmallow.
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Just got the right app for my flare.thanks
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Why this ability is not a core feature of android I do not know. One suggestion, perhaps there should be an option to turn off screendim by shaking the phone. So many times I've gone outside into the sun forgetting to brighten the screen and can't even unlock my phone let alone see enough to turn off screendim, forcing me on numerous occasions to turn my phone off and on again.
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Download SELinix Modifier before it gets banned! It fixes the new root issue
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It works really Good. I Love this application.
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Great app!
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Forth short cut didn't work
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This is the best screen brightness app I have ever used!
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Love, love, love this app. Works like a charm.
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Dims the screen below what you can normally achieve and has buttons you can program to desired level.
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Dims the screen well below manufacturer programmed ability.
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Great app!
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It works really Good. I Love this application.
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Works well for me
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No faffing with pesky system sliders. Access from notification bar is a real boon.
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Glad this works just as well on my new phone as it did on my old one.
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I have RootDim on my Galaxy Nexus, but when that didn't change anything on my N7, I tried ScreenDim. ScreenDim works well, but not as nice to read as RootDim, probably due to different screen technologies.
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Works perfectly & is easier on my eyes. When I run the day dimmer all day it saves a fair amount of battery too. That was an unexpected bonus.
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My screen has taken up 50% of the battery life it used to. Easily worth every penny.
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In his description, he said to email if there are any problems. I paid for the app, but was having problems with it staying dimmed. I have a rooted phone, and I assumed that I should keep rooted mode on. Little did I know, that this was the problem that was causing it to not stay dimmed when I locked my phone. If you are having this problem, TURN OFF ROOT MODE. This guy emailed me back for 3 days, and we solved the problem. This is a great energy saving and night reading app. Don't pass it by.