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Proximity Lock/Unlock on Windows Pc

Developed By: Crimson Scythe

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 1.827 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 7
Size 3.3 MB
Release Date November 22, 19
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (12)]

Description from Developer:
This app uses the Device Administrator permission.

Take ultimate control over your android with this proximity app.

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Main Features:

-Lock (device loc... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Proximity Lock/Unlock and install on Windows PC. Proximity Lock/Unlock is free Tools app, developed by Crimson Scythe. Latest version of Proximity Lock/Unlock is 7, was released on 2019-11-22 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Proximity Lock/Unlock is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,827 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 285 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Proximity Lock/Unlock on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Proximity Lock/Unlock on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Proximity Lock/Unlock on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Proximity Lock/Unlock using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Proximity Lock/Unlock" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Proximity Lock/Unlock on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Proximity Lock/Unlock" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 7.

Download Proximity Lock/Unlock 7 on Windows PC – 3.3 MB

This app uses the Device Administrator permission.

Take ultimate control over your android with this proximity app.

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Main Features:

-Lock (device locks and screen turns off when proximity sensor covered)

-Unlock (device lights up and screen turns on when proximity sensor covered)

-Pocket mode (Device locks when put in pocket and unlocks when taken out. This mode now also uses the accelerometer to check device position. Device locks when upside down at a specified angle and when sensor is uncovered. It unlocks when sensor is uncovered)

-Lock/Unlock (Device locks if screen is on and unlocks if screen is off)

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Other Options:

-Sensor Delay (set time delay before sensor detects object , useful to prevent unintentional locking/unlocking)

-Permanent Notification (disable permanent notification. can create problems below Jellybean)

-Auto On/Off (App will automatically start at desired time and stop at desired time)

-Autostart on boot (App will start when device is rebooted)

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The app has been built with material design implementation. This proximity app has a clean interface with no confusing buttons.

Increase the life span of your android's power button by using this proximity app!

In case you run into issues or face bugs, please feel free to contact me via email so that I can look into the issue.

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Previous Versions' change logs:

V 6.51 -
1. Added Lock/Unlock feature
2.Added "disable in landscape"
3.Added seekbar for sensor delay.
4. App rebuilt with Android studio.
5. 'About' section added.
6. User config saved when notification is clicked
7. Changed icon colour.

V 6.44 - Feedback button changes
V 6.43 - Minor layout changes
V 6.42 - New icon :)

V.6.41 - Bug fixes and now two options
1.Visible notification which will be permanent.
2.No notification (unstable and can cause issues when device runs low on memory)
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to read from external storage.