When idle, the screen of your phone or tablet automatically turns off after a set time. The default Android screen idle time is 30 seconds or 1 minute. Therefore, the display often turns off while you are reading or watching a video. Android allows you to set your preferred screen timeout. From this article, you will learn how to set the screen timeout on Android 12 in the screen settings and using third-party apps.
What is screen timeout Android?
Android screen timeout is a feature to automatically turn off the screen when idle to conserve battery power. The screen of the mobile device turns off to go into standby mode in the absence of user commands for a certain period of time. The standby timer is triggered after each touch of the user to the screen.
The screen standby time is set in the screen settings. The user can select one of the available options: 15, 30 seconds or 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 minutes. Each phone model may have different presets. You can not set your own waiting time. Arbitrary standby times and schedules can only be set in the phone manufacturer’s proprietary applications or third-party applications.
How do I change screen timeout on Android 12?
To change the screen timeout, follow these steps:
1. Open your phone’s system settings.
2. Scroll the page and select the Display menu.
3. In the next menu, select the screen timeout option.
4. Set the screen timeout. The time range differs on each phone model.
How do I keep my phone’s screen from turning off?
In your phone’s settings, you can turn on an option that prevents the screen from turning off during charging. This option is useful when using the navigation in the car, or for working the phone in demonstration mode.
Procedure:
1. Open your phone’s system settings.
2. Scroll to the page and select the About menu.
3. In the next menu, scroll to the bottom of the page and tap “Build Number” 7 times in a row. On the seventh press, you will see a notification to unlock the “For Developers” menu.
4. Go back to the system settings menu and select the “System” section.
5. In the next menu, select the “For Developers” option.
6. Activate the “Stay awake” option. This option allows you to keep the screen turned off while the battery is charging.
How do I keep my Motorola phone’s screen from turning off?
Motorola phones have a proprietary “Attentive Display” setting. The phone display will not turn off as long as the owner is looking at the phone screen. Follow these steps to enable the gesture:
1. Open the Moto Actions app.
2. Scroll through the page and select the “Display” menu.
3. Open the “Attentive Display” option.
4. Activate the gesture operation. Now your phone screen won’t dim while you’re looking at the screen.
5. To check if the gesture works, click on the “Learns more” button.
How to set the screen timeout time in a third-party app
Third-party apps contain useful settings that allow you to set screen timeout times greater than the system’s default settings. You can also configure the rules for automatically turning on and off the screen. As an example, consider the KinScreen app.
Procedure:
1. Download the KinScreen app for free from the Google Play store.
2. Launch the app.
3. At the first launch, the app will ask for permission to work.
4. Allow the app to change system settings.
5. Go back to the app and configure your preferred rules for when to turn the screen on and off.
For example, you can keep the screen on when the phone is tilted 45-90 degrees, when using apps, during a call, or when the phone is on charge.
Conclusion
This article describes in detail how to set the screen timeout on Android 12. You can change the standby time in the screen settings. At the same time, the user has only a few presets of screen timeout, without the ability to manually adjust the time. In addition, in most phones, the maximum waiting time is limited to 10-30 minutes. Therefore, to set a different screen waiting time, you should use third-party apps from Google Play. For example, the KinScreen app allows you to set certain rules for turning the screen on and off. The app also allows you to keep the screen running while the user is using the mobile device.
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FAQ
How do I change screen timeout on Android?
You can select a screen timeout preset in the screen settings. You can also use third party apps with manual setting of your preferred screen timeout.
How do I keep my screen on while watching Android 12?
In the developer settings, you can enable the option to keep the screen on when your phone is connected to a charger. A gesture is available on Motorola phones to prevent the screen from turning off while the user is looking at the phone screen. Apps are available on Google Play to customize screen times and rules. For example, the KinScreen app allows the screen not to turn off while the user is holding the phone.
Does Android 12 have always on display?
Android 12 has a maximum screen time of 10-30 minutes. You can turn on the screen stay on when your phone is connected to a charger in the developer preferences. You can only choose a different screen time by using each manufacturer’s proprietary settings, such as Motorola gestures or third-party apps.
How do I set my Android screen timeout to never?
Most phones and tablets do not support the default setting of never turning off the screen when idle. You can manually set your preferred screen timeout or disable it in third party apps.
Why are my screen timeout settings not working?
In power saving mode, the system sets a minimum screen timeout. You need to turn off the power-saving feature. You should also check the settings of the apps that allow you to adjust the screen timeout.
How do I stop my Android 12 screen from dimming?
You need to open the screen settings and select your preferred screen timeout. You can also use third-party apps to adjust the screen timeout, such as KinScreen, Screen On, Screen Alive, Screen Awake, etc.
Why does my phone turn off so fast?
There may be a short screen timeout time set in the screen settings. You need to open the screen settings and set a different time – 2, 5, 10 or 30 minutes. If energy saving mode is enabled in the battery settings, the system may automatically set a minimum screen timeout time. In this case you should turn off the power saving function.
How do I keep my screen on 30 minutes?
You need to select a screen timeout of 30 minutes in the screen settings. Some phones have a maximum screen time of 10 or 20 minutes. In this case, you need to install a third-party app from Google Play and set the screen timeout to 30 minutes. You can try different apps: KinScreen, Screen On, Screen Alive, Screen Awake, etc.
How do I stop my Android from going to Sleep?
To prevent your phone from going to sleep, you need to keep the screen active at all times. You can do this by playing a video or playing a game. You can increase the standby time or disable sleep mode when your phone is connected to a charger. You can also stop your phone from going to sleep in certain apps, such as KinScreen.
How can I make my screen stay on longer?
You should open the screen settings and select the preset with the longest idle time. This way, the screen will stay on longer. You can also use gestures and other proprietary settings of phone manufacturers. For example, Motorola has the “Attentive Display” gesture. With the gesture turned on, the phone doesn’t go into standby mode while the user is looking at the screen. Other manufacturers’ phones can use a third-party app, such as KinScreen. In the app, the user can set up scenarios for turning the screen on and off.
