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Wake Lock – PowerManager

Summary

Wake Lock is an Android app that allows users to control the Power and WiFi managers. It can keep the screen on or dimmed during movies or slideshows, force the PowerManager to keep the screen on or keep the CPU running in standby mode, and ensure the WiFi connection stays at full performance. The app can be used on any Android device and has a “Donate Version” available. The app uses the WAKE\_LOCK and RECEIVE\_BOOT\_COMPLETED permissions.

Features

1. Wake Lock is an Android app that gives users control over the Power and WiFi managers.
2. It allows users to keep the screen on, keep the CPU running in standby mode, and keep the WiFi connection running at full performance.
3. The app can be used on any Android device and can be used to keep the screen on in full brightness or dimmed mode during movies or slideshows.
4. The “Donate Version” of the app is available for users who wish to support the developer’s work.
5. The app uses the WAKE\_LOCK and RECEIVE\_BOOT\_COMPLETED permissions to function properly.

Keywords

Wake Lock, PowerManager, Android, Power-Manager, WifiManager, screen, CPU, standby mode, Wifi connection, performance

Wake Lock gives you control over the Android Power- and WifiManager.

For example, you can force the PowerManager to keep the screen on or have the CPU still running in standby mode or make sure the Wifi connection keeps running at full performance.

You can use it on any android phone or tablet.

Use it to keep the screen on in full brightness or dimmed mode during movies or slideshows.

To make sure the CPU is still running in the background doing your tasks when you press the standby button.

There is a “Donate Version” available if you wish to support my work.

What are the permissions used for:

* WAKE_LOCK, to obviously be allowed to aquire wakelocks.

* RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, to start the app after device reboot.

* READ_PHONE_STATE, to be able to act on start/ending calls, allowing the app to aquire a lock just for the duration of the call.