Android sleep mode - what is it and how to disable it - is an issue that requires an urgent solution in a situation where the user needs the device to work constantly. If you need to disable sleep mode or increase the decay time, it is worth studying the recommendations in this article. It says here how to increase the time period, why it is necessary and what benefits can be gained from carrying out this operation.
What is this function for?
It is worth considering why such an operation is required. This is a special option that will save battery power. After some time, the display goes dark and the device goes into sleep mode.
Despite its obvious usefulness, Android sleep mode bothers users. People are starting to get annoyed that the gadget turns off when reading or viewing photos. There is a need to disable the mode and make the gadget’s operation convenient. Disabling will be carried out over time or by intentional user action.
Disable screen sleep for up to 30 minutes
On most Android smartphones, the maximum time of inactivity before the screen turns off is 30 minutes. If these numbers are enough for you, you just need to change the settings.
Go to the settings section.
Open the "Screen" section.
Find the line “Sleep mode”, tap on it.
Select the maximum period of user inactivity before the screen goes into sleep mode.
All. If necessary, the time can be changed at any time.
How to remove sleep mode on your phone?
To completely remove the mode, you will need to use special Stay Alive software. The utility's interface is clear; after downloading, the user will understand what needs to be done.
If you do not want or have the ability to use third-party applications, you are allowed to do so through the settings. The scheme of actions can be studied using the examples of Honor and Huawei gadgets. It is necessary to perform the following manipulations:
- Settings opens.
- You need to go to Applications and notifications.
- The Advanced tab is activated, where Special access is selected.
Here you can set the operating time when the device is idle. If you have a MIUI brand gadget at your disposal, a person must do the following to change the mode:
- Go to the settings tab;
- Click Privacy;
- You should go to the Office.
On many gadgets, to achieve the goal, it is enough to launch the Track Usage function. If desired, you can use the Allow the screen to dim option, which translates to dimming the display. If you check the appropriate box, the light will darken a little, but there will be no blocking.
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How to turn it back on?
On Huawei gadgets, you can re-enable the deactivated option in Settings.
- Go to Display/More/Sleep.
- Select the duration (change to a convenient indicator).
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On stock Android, the timeout cannot be turned off. The standard duration is half an hour. But you can make the transition “For Developers” / “Keep the screen on.” Once activated, the device does not go to sleep while charging.
Sleep mode allows you to adjust the blocking time. For maximum user comfort, the period of its activation can be changed at your own discretion. It is noteworthy that there are programs that save battery power without falling asleep. Screen Standby is a free app on Google Play. But to activate, root rights are required.
The rate at which smartphone batteries drain is affected by many factors, not just the energy consumption of running programs. The performance of the screen also determines how quickly the battery will drain. That is why Honor gadgets (7a, 10, 6a, 8, 6c, 6, 9 light, etc.) have a special saving mode - sleep. How to turn it on, configure it, and also turn it off if necessary - we tell you below.
Why can't I change the sleep mode on my phone?
This is a deliberate and built-in limitation. It is intended for safety and to maintain working condition. Without third-party applications, it is difficult to change the mode due to the fact that the function acts as part of the phone's operation. The only thing you can do is increase the standard time.
If the phone's display has not been manually blocked by the owner, the gadget will go to sleep after 30 seconds of complete inactivity. To make this time period longer, you will have to act through the settings. If you need to deactivate the option, you should go to a special menu or use the application functionality.
What does the battery go to?
To find out how and what the charge is used for, you need to open Settings and go to the Battery . The top line of the window will display the percentage of the remaining battery, and below it will be a list of systems and their “contribution” to the loss of charge. It is with those points that are in the leading positions that we will have to work.
- Mobile networks. 3G/4G mode actively eats up the battery even if the user does not directly use the Internet. Without his knowledge, messengers, mail, antivirus and other programs are updated. Therefore, data transfer should be disabled if it is not necessary.
- Screen. Reduce the screen brightness if you do not plan to go outside or set the automatic adjustment mode. Remove animated wallpaper, backlighting of menu buttons (if convenient), reduce backlight switching off.
- Wireless network. In the settings, turn off the “My Location” function and the GPS module. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only need to be turned on during use! It's easy to manage their mode in the notification shade.
- Applications. In application settings, you can view a list of programs that are running in the background. That is, even if the owner did not open them, they can still send notifications. The benefit of such a function will be determined by the user himself - if it is not there, it is better to disable background work.
Even Auto Rotate the screen uses up battery due to the gravity sensor! It is also better to disable it if you are not in the habit of using the keyboard in landscape mode.
How to set up sleep mode?
This useful option becomes annoying in different situations in which the owner of the device uses it. Among the most important are:
- Watching videos and photos on the Internet.
- Games where a break will take time.
- Studying maps.
These are actions where a person performs a minimum number of manipulations on the screen. To get rid of this annoying factor and not permanently unlock the Honor device, you need to follow the described scheme. A person must perform the following manipulations in the settings:
- You should go through the Screen line.
- Click on Advanced.
- The Sleep position opens.
- The required duration of inactivity is selected.
It is worth noting that on certain smartphones there is no way to disable the timeout. The exposure can only be extended to 30 minutes. A similar sleep mode is present in standard firmware on honor devices. If there is no such option, you can often find the option Keep the display on. If you put it in the active position, the phone will not turn off during the charging period.
You can use a special application. We are talking about the universal utility Hold Screen On Demo. It uses the front camera to prevent the screen from turning off after a certain amount of time. The camera follows the user's gaze. As soon as a person stops looking at the phone, the utility will be able to understand this, turn off the smartphone, and it will be inactive.
This program allows you to configure and change the list of specific applications. When they are active, the camera will track the direction of the eyes and their movement across the screen.
The option can be disabled for free, which means you won't have to pay for the absence of advertising. This option is suitable for users who do not want to waste time constantly switching settings on Samsung. It is enough to find and download the utility itself once, and you can get rid of such an annoying factor as screen fading, during which nothing can be done in applications.
Changing screen timeout through settings
You can change the amount of time before the screen turns off and sleep mode is activated in your device's settings. The maximum time is 30 minutes.
- Go to [Settings], [Display], and click on [Sleep Mode], where you can select the desired time
- For Xiaomi devices the path is slightly different
: [Settings], [Lock and Security]. By the way, Xiaomi with its MIUI shell allows you to completely disable turning off the screen; to do this, when choosing a time, you need to select [Do not turn off]
What's wrong with standby mode
Sometimes it happens that your phone runs out of battery in standby mode faster than expected. This is due to the problems described above - data transfer, background running of applications, forgotten open program windows. Before you put your smartphone aside, you need to check these factors. You can immediately solve the problem of rapid discharge by turning on the Energy Saving in the battery settings. You can set it to a timer or activate it yourself.
Important! If you do not prohibit updating applications manually (at least through mobile traffic), Android will happily upgrade in standby mode when accessing the Internet. This will significantly reduce the charge, so you should not forget to turn on the mains.
Users may have a logical question: the standby mode is working, Android is eating up the battery, how can I turn it off? To do this, you will have to turn off the device itself, because the specified state of the smartphone is the lowest in terms of energy consumption.
