ScreenDim Trial
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About ScreenDim Trial
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.
This is a three day trial. After three days, ScreenDim functionality will be disabled and to continue using you'll need to buy Screen Dim Full.
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.
This is a three day trial. After three days, ScreenDim functionality will be disabled and to continue using you'll need to buy Screen Dim Full.
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
1.64: New notification icon
1.63: Bug fix
1.62: No longer disable SELinux in root mode (per Google Play policy)
1.60: Experimental root and activate-on-boot modes
1.51: Support for Trigger, NFC ReTag, etc. (activity launch)
1.50: Quick mode switch from notification area (3.0+)
1.24: Bug fixes
1.19: Improvements to dimming and layout on some devices (adjust with Menu|Settings)
1.18: Tap outside to close compact view on Android 3.0+
1.16.2: S3 fix; S+ tweaks
1.64: New notification icon
1.63: Bug fix
1.62: No longer disable SELinux in root mode (per Google Play policy)
1.60: Experimental root and activate-on-boot modes
1.51: Support for Trigger, NFC ReTag, etc. (activity launch)
1.50: Quick mode switch from notification area (3.0+)
1.24: Bug fixes
1.19: Improvements to dimming and layout on some devices (adjust with Menu|Settings)
1.18: Tap outside to close compact view on Android 3.0+
1.16.2: S3 fix; S+ tweaks
Version update ScreenDim Trial was updated to version 1.65
Version update ScreenDim Trial was updated to version 1.63
Version update ScreenDim Trial was updated to version 1.60
Version update ScreenDim Trial was updated to version 1.55
What are users saying about ScreenDim Trial
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Works perfectly, design is the only flaw
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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 really can brings the brightness down and making the backlight muuuuuch darker. If nothing goes wrong after the trial, I'm sure I will buy the full version.
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I've been using this for all of 40 minutes, have barely touched any settings/options and I know I'll be buying this app. Try it, you just may love it.
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Awful UI in notification bar
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Dims toasts on Galaxy S5, unlike other popular dimmers.
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Recommend app at night you will not hurt your eyes with high screen brightness or you can check your mobile discreetly watching a movie
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Nice one!
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Works perfectly, design is the only flaw
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Flasdlindg
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This app is exactly what I was looking for!
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Cant dim any lower than android brightness can. Atleast galaxy s4. Dont bother downloading.
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wont work unless you pay. rather use other options.
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This program is the only working solution for an SGS2 running ICS. Kudos to the developers!
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On sunny days riding a horse, now I can see my gps with just a swipe and a tap. Thank you!
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On my Samsung Ace this is much better than Screen Filter. To be perfect it needs integration with Tasker (SF does...) and a couple more presets.
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This did not get my screen as dark as screen filter
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I love it! Truely a light dimmer..
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This is a true backlight dimmer! Essential for reading at night when standard backlight control isn't enough. Not ready to root before warranty expires; I'm buying full--it works! Good toggle options.
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AMOLED screens itself has no backlighting so the software can only decrease contrast. Otherwise good interface and stable software.
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works ok but has some glitches. one after you exist the app the display lags on having the app kick in or you have to press a couple of buttons to get it to kick in. as well porbably once a day it cause the screen to go half black half white. also when you turn off the phone and turn it back on it doesnt keep the filter active you have to reset it. ive noticed that all the dimming apps are this way but the thing thats annoying is that you have to go back and find the app and then turn it on thats annoying.also app is a little to much of a sucker on the battery life as well as ram.this is on a lg lucid 2
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Nice app, however it doesn't turn off the soft key light on the HTC evo 3d running ICS. Please fix!
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Lowest dimming setting does not work...it is currently as dim as stock settings. Please fix.
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I tried rootdim and it did not work but this app did. My lg nitro is rooted.
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My Optimus One is probably hardware-limited. I can only use the overlay to decrease contrast, and the app also can't do the hardware buttons
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Works great. It reduces the brightness level but the brightness set to default (back to system's brightness) during screen time out.
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Its great
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Excellent! Exactly what I needed! I will be purchasing this app!
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Average
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Cant dim any lower than android brightness can. Atleast galaxy s4. Dont bother downloading.
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My screen is so dark I can barely see it when its on the lowest setting
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Average
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Doesn't do what it says on devices like SGS3. I know there's a Note 1 but it's too unclear and hidden away to ensure those with these devices will still be duped into buying. The app has to fake "contrast adjustment" by drawing black filter over everything. I have a free app that does exactly this, so this 3-day trial app provides nothing more to me to justify buying it. It may be useful to those on LCD devices, I don't know I haven't gotten a chance to try.
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Could you please make it dim some more ? It still hurt eyes. Make it like NIGHTMode ( by Bruno )
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Works perfectly fine. Also has a way for if you accidentally make it too dark or walk into a lighted room and can't see phone.
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Claims to lower brightness more than settings yet lowest in this app is about 50% in settings
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Make my xperia z screen better, thnks a lot dev
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Works awesome on the galaxy s4
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Good for night
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You can keep uninstalling and reinstalling the app