Proximity Service

Proximity Service Free App

Rated 4.44/5 (380) —  Free Android application by SSDeveloper

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About Proximity Service

Proximity Service uses your device's proximity sensor to control the screen on/off state. Simply covering the sensor will turn the screen off whilst keeping the device awake - perfect for games that need to be running in the foreground but don't need your continuous attention. Flip your phone on a table, place it in your pocket, or use any other means to cover the proximity sensor. As soon as the sensor is uncovered, the screen will come back on.

Proximity Service is minimal - there is no user interface and no complicated settings to deal with. Running the app will place a notification in the system that will persist as long as the service is running in the background. Touching the notification will stop the service.

Note that Proximity Service does not prevent the device from falling asleep when the device is being used normally with the screen on and user activity timeout has been reached. However, the device will not fall asleep as long as the screen has been turned off by the proximity sensor as this effectively counts as continuous user activity.

Regarding incompatible devices - if your device is listed as incompatible with Proximity Service, turning the screen off on these devices enforces pausing of any foreground apps, so the usefulness of this app is significantly reduced. If your device has an AMOLED screen you may be able to find an alternative app that works for you if that app uses a black screen overlay to achieve the screen off effect.

This app is open source - follow the website link at the bottom of this Play Store listing for the GitHub repo.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Proximity Service version 1.2 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: ss.proximityservice, download Proximity Service.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Stability enhancement - reduced chance of the service being restarted when low on memory.
More downloads  Proximity Service reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads

What are users saying about Proximity Service

Y70%
by Y####:

Super practical, but I wish there were a (configurable?) slight delay before shutting off screen. It's frustrating when I move my thumb up to swipe down from the top of the screen and the screen momentarily shuts off instead.

Y70%
by Y####:

Finally this app solved my problem of battery life. I have set my display timeout to 30 minutes. Don't have to keep turning the display on repeatedly while watching video clips. Does flawless job of turning the display on or off without killing the applications. Battery life has improved by more than 50℅.

Z70%
by Z####:

Class Listen Up.loving this app. (5)star,star,star,star,star.It really works. My power button failed. Phone ZTE Z981 MetroPCS . This is not a fake review its real 100%Thanks there no such thing as a cellphone their our LIVES©KARLTON

Y70%
by Y####:

I love it! But I'm left-handed so every time I swipe, the screen goes blank for a bit. It would be a 6-star app if you added a delay.

Y70%
by Y####:

It's kind of unusable because it's so sensitive. If you could just add a settings page that gives you a slider for screen on delay and screen off, I would be satisfied. For me it would be a half second before it turns on, and two or three to turn off. It's just too sensitive to be usable right now.

P70%
by P####:

The only app of its kind that actually works. Only two things would make it perfect: optional delay for screen on/off and Tasker integration.

Y70%
by Y####:

Really useful to prevent attend/reject calls accidentally when phone is in pocket. Only annoying thing is the constant notification. Would be great if an option is provided to disable the notification.

C70%
by C####:

app is perfect but still i would like to ask developers if they could help me. i own huawei p8 lite (ofc downloaded your app bcs pokemongo xD), but i have problem that pogo is set to always work even when i lock screen but that didnt work so i downloaded proximity service and it stops them too, i dont know why, in my fiancee phone everything works fine, proximity service blakcs tha screen and apps are running behind, not on mine. could you help?

H70%
by H####:

This is exactly what I was looking for. The app just does what it says: turning the screen off on proximity sensor kick and back on when it's nothing there anymore near the sensor. Great for saving battery life and preventing GUI elements from touching if not needed. No ads, no other catches, wonderful no-interface design (it's basically just a service with a notification banner), no special requirements, no root needed, no any other software conflicts (from Youtube to Zello), no hardware keys lock. TY!

Y70%
by Y####:

Does exactly what it says. While the app is active, blocking the proximity sensor turns off the screen and keeps the phone awake. Great if you have an app you want active and foregrounded at all times.

Y70%
by Y####:

My phone's proximity sensor stopped working correctly after a system update and this app fixed everything! Good job guys.

V70%
by V####:

..would be great if they had a feature where it automatically starts when phone boots up. Often times I restart my phone and then I forget to turn on this app.

F70%
by F####:

Would like the option to disable or move the notification to the bottom section like lastpass etc. Great app more control would be nice extra.

Y70%
by Y####:

Fantasticly straight forward, accidental activations don't happen on the s8+ as you have to really go out of your way to get your finger there, would be awesome if it could enable/ disable itself when I open / close pokemongo

Z70%
by Z####:

The only question is, why can't my phone do this function WITHOUT this app?! Stupid phone, great app.

Y70%
by Y####:

Works. After trying more than ten apps, this is only one which works. Solved my problem in brand new Moto E4 Plus when hardware test for proximity sensor failed & i was about to return the device! Now i can make & receive calls normally without screen off. Thanks

Y70%
by Y####:

Aplicacion super sencilla, no hay que configurar nada, funciona exactamente como dice, al tapar el sensor de proximidad la pantalla se apaga.

Y70%
by Y####:

How to disable it once app is opened?? Because I have installed it 4 times and I can't do it any longer....... But really love the app

Y70%
by Y####:

Does exactly what I wanted it to do. An idea if possible...maybe have settings to inverse it? Screen off if sensor not covered(if possible of course)? Either way, works as advertised.

I70%
by I####:

Light, with no un needed permissions. I use it to keep Pokemon go running while in my pocket.

Y70%
by Y####:

Nice, try many other app, but all require running the app in background, this just simple and nice, and the best without running anything. It would be 5 stars if it always work without keeping initiate the app

Y70%
by Y####:

After downloading my screen goes off . I cant open it. how to on my scrren please please help! Please!

Y70%
by Y####:

It's just the device locks itself when the screen turns off(using a third party lock screen) . But its great

Y70%
by Y####:

It would be really useful if there is a slight delay before the screen switches off. It keeps switching off even when my fingers are over the sensor for just an instant.

Y70%
by Y####:

This is the best app for flip cover auto locking and unlocking screen and the only app in this category that actually works! The rest which claim to work are all bs

Y70%
by Y####:

Does literally what it says and nothing else. Could be great for saving battery on long Pokemon Go sessions!

Y70%
by Y####:

Great app, makes egg hatching on PoGO an easy task ;) However, it would be great of there was a nougat quick setting tile for this.

H70%
by H####:

Doesn't work without being pressed every time you open the cover

Y70%
by Y####:

Practically not what I'm searching for. Phone will not locked while turned off by this app. Hopefully there will be an option for this.

A70%
by A####:

Moto x pure edition

Y70%
by Y####:

There should be more settings. Like delay.

Y70%
by Y####:

Easily turn on and offable. Although it would be even easier if it could be on the pull down settings.

Y70%
by Y####:

No fancy gimmicks just installs and starts functioning

Y70%
by Y####:

Amaaazing!!! Does what I expected. Please give us option to hide notification status. Otherwise it's best at what it does. Thanks devs.

K70%
by K####:

If here would be a screen locker so would be better . Because it only turns off does not lock.

Y70%
by Y####:

I agree with other comments suggesting a sensitivity option.

Y70%
by Y####:

With this app installed phone secure lock is not working.

Y70%
by Y####:

Everyone who use phone

H70%
by H####:

Is there a way you can lock screen and unlock with fingerprint scanner, this app would be amazing if the proximity senor locked the phone, and to unlock you can still use the finger print scanner. Is there a way I can do this, or is there a future update??

G70%
by G####:

Moto x pure edition


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