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Screen Backlight OFF (root) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Erwin Goslawski

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 36 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1.7.0
Size 1 MB
Release Date October 07, 15
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
added support for Android 6.0small fixes and improvements [see more]

Description from Developer:
Featured on
✓ Android Police: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/29-new-and-notable-android-apps-and-live-wallpapers-from-the-last-2-weeks-22415-31015/#Screen_Backlight_OFF_ro... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Screen Backlight OFF (root) and install on Windows PC. Screen Backlight OFF (root) is free Tools app, developed by Erwin Goslawski. Latest version of Screen Backlight OFF (root) is 1.1.7.0, was released on 2015-10-07 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Screen Backlight OFF (root) is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 36 users, 4 users had rated it 5*, 24 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Screen Backlight OFF (root) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Screen Backlight OFF (root) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Screen Backlight OFF (root) 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 Screen Backlight OFF (root) 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 "Screen Backlight OFF (root)" 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 Screen Backlight OFF (root) 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 "Screen Backlight OFF (root)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.1.7.0.

Download Screen Backlight OFF (root) 1.1.7.0 on Windows PC – 1 MB

Featured on
✓ Android Police: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/29-new-and-notable-android-apps-and-live-wallpapers-from-the-last-2-weeks-22415-31015/#Screen_Backlight_OFF_root
✓ NaldoTech: http://www.naldotech.com/turn-the-screen-off-without-interrupting-videos-on-android-screen-backlight-off/
✓ phoneArena.com: http://www.phonearena.com/news/This-Android-app-turns-off-the-displays-backlight-without-turning-off-the-screen-saving-battery-root_id66384
✓ TuttoAndroid: http://www.tuttoandroid.net/applicazioni/spegnere-la-retroilluminazione-dello-smartphone-con-screen-backlight-off-255942/

About

Turn off the screen backlight without switching off the screen! Perfect for listening to music videos.
Most video players stop playback when the screen is turned off. This app switches only the screen backlight off but not the complete screen. Save battery and enjoy playback without the backlight staying on!
To turn the backlight on again, simply touch the display.
Important: This app requires root. Use at your own risk. If you don't know what "root" is, then don't install this app. It won't work without root!

Features

● Notification to quickly switch off screen backlight
● Single or double tap to deactivate
● Option to automatically activate when screen turns off
● Configurable activation delay
● Configurable overlay color and transparency
● Timeout
● Floating activation button (optional, enabled via additional notification)
● Setting to keep screen on (usually not required)
● Shortcut (allows other apps, e.g., automation tools, to switch off the backlight via this app)

Notes

If you are using MIUI ROM: Please enable "Show popup window" for this app via the system settings.

Permissions

Draw over other apps: Required to control the backlight
Read phone status and identity: To deactivate on a phone call
Run at startup: Automatically start after booting

Refund policy

You can request a refund of this app within three days after your purchase. Contact me via email ( apps@cygery.com ) and include your order number. Also, if you didn't like the app, please tell me why so I can continue improving it. Thanks.

For customers outside the European Union:
You might have to pay taxes to your local tax authority. You are solely responsible to withhold and/or pay any due taxes in this case.

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added support for Android 6.0
small fixes and improvements