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Shades on Windows Pc

Developed By: Eyes-Free Project

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 4.356 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.1
Size 129.1 KB
Release Date September 28, 13
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (2)]

What's New:
- Added hybrid overlay / screen dimming- Improved user interface [see more]

Description from Developer:
Shades allows you to lower your screen brightness beyond the system minimum. For devices with OLED displays, this can result in significant battery savings.

Be careful! If you set... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Shades and install on Windows PC. Shades is free Tools app, developed by Eyes-Free Project. Latest version of Shades is 1.3.1, was released on 2013-09-28 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Shades is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 4,356 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 215 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Shades on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Shades on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Shades 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 Shades 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 "Shades" 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 Shades 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 "Shades" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.1.

Download Shades 1.3.1 on Windows PC – 129.1 KB

Shades allows you to lower your screen brightness beyond the system minimum. For devices with OLED displays, this can result in significant battery savings.

Be careful! If you set the brightness too low, don't tap OK. Simply use the back button to discard your changes.

If you do set the brightness too low, press your device's power button rapidly until the default brightness is restored.
- Added hybrid overlay / screen dimming
- Improved user interface
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.