What's New

Our priority is to provide you with a flawless experience using our app. That is why we are constantly fixing bugs and also working to improve AceScreen's stability, performance and accessibility.

  • Version 3.1 2022-06-09
    • Full compatibility with Android 12.
    • Updated third-party libraries.
  • Version 2.15 2022-05-02
    • Updated third-party libraries.
  • Version 2.14 2022-02-22
    • Updated third-party libraries.
  • Version 2.13.3 2021-12-12
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.13.2 2021-12-11
    • Added "Never Sleeping Apps" feature. This feature allows you to select the apps for which you want the screen to always stay on in all conditions.
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.12.3 2021-12-02
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.12.2 2021-12-01
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.12 2021-11-28
    • Multiple user interface enhancements.
  • Version 2.11.2 2021-11-27
    • Improved "Black Veil" option. Now, after the black veil disappears, the app that was last active before the black veil appeared remains visible.
  • Version 2.11.1 2021-11-25
    • Improved docking and charging options. For each charging mode and dock type, you can now set an alternative action. These special options might be convenient if you frequently use the docking station or keep your device on a charge. (Menu> Settings> Docking and charging options)
  • Version 2.10 2021-11-24
    • The sensor processing system has been refined to improve compatibility with even more devices while further saving battery life.
  • Version 2.9.3 2021-11-23
    • Docking Station and USB Connection options are now available to all users, both premium and free.
    • Dock & USB Connection: Added "Security Lock" and "Black Veil" options.
    • Added ability to configure Accelerometer sensibility threshold.
    • Improved internal logic of the application.
    • Updated third-party libraries.
  • Version 2.8 2021-11-17
    • Added additional idle timeout parameters when charging device from USB. (Menu> Settings> Idle timeout)
    • Added the ability to keep the screen unlocked, but allow dimming when the device is docked or charging from USB. (Menu> Settings> Dock and USB Connection)
  • Version 2.7.1 2021-11-15
    • Added settings to automatically pause AceScreen when your device is in Battery saving mode (default on) and when your device is Low on battery (default off). The restriction does not apply when charging the device. For more information, go to Menu> Settings> Power Management.
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
    • Some texts and their translations have been updated.
  • Version 2.6 2021-11-13
    • Added a premium feature to protect your device's lock screen from accidental touches. (Menu> Settings> Lock screen protector)
    • Added Out of Range Indicator that displays a red border around the edges of the screen when parameters are out of range in automatic mode. (Menu> Settings> Out of range indicator)
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.4.1 2021-11-11
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.4 2021-11-10
    • Automatic mode just got smarter. Now, if you place the device face down on the table, the screen will automatically turn off.
  • Version 2.3.1 2021-11-09
    • Fixed a bug introduced in version 2.3 when the screen turned off in landscape orientation.
    • Optimized the logic and processing speed of sensor data.
  • Version 2.3 2021-11-08
    • Added support for a software-emulated gyroscope on devices without a hardware gyroscope. Unfortunately, not all devices support this feature.
    • Improved internal logic of the application.
  • Version 2.2.2 2021-11-06
    • Improved internal logic of the application.
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.2.1 2021-11-05
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.2 2021-11-04
    • Added another method to turn off the screen using Accessibility Service. You can find out more about its benefits and limitations in Menu> Settings> Screen timeout> Screen off method.
    • Some texts and their translations have been updated.
  • Version 2.1.1 2021-11-03
    • You can now further reduce the screen timeout (down to 3 seconds).
    • Updated third-party libraries.
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.0.1 2021-10-25
    • Some minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 2.0 2021-10-24
    • This is a major release intended to qualitatively improve the user experience when using the app, as well as to apply a series of new development methods, which will allow us to implement new features even faster and maintain existing ones more easily.
  • Version 1.16 2021-10-05
    • Improved internal logic of the application.
  • Version 1.15 2021-10-03
    • We've managed to enable you to further reduce idle timeout (from 15 seconds to 10 seconds). This feature is now available in the app settings (Menu > Settings). After all, the job of the AceScreen app is to keep the screen on when you are using your phone, and turn off the screen as soon as possible when you stop using it.
    • The Setup Wizard has been improved based on feedback from our users.
  • Version 1.14 2021-09-29
    • Added 'Idle Timeout' and 'Dim Timeout' options.
    • The settings screen has been improved.
    • Translations updated.
    • Some other fixes and improvements.
  • Version 1.13.1 2021-09-18
    • Added the ability to select a mail client when sending a request to the support service.
  • Version 1.13 2021-09-17
    • Updated translations of some texts.
    • Improved internal logic of the application.
  • Version 1.12 2021-09-04
    • Added support for Chinese (Simplified).
    • Updated third-party libraries.
    • The detailed changelog has been moved to the www.acescreen.app domain.
  • Version 1.11 2021-08-20
    • Improved support for the latest generation devices of some manufacturers.
  • Version 1.10 2021-08-15
    • Improved support for the latest generation devices of some manufacturers.
    • Some other fixes and improvements.
    • Translations updated.
  • Version 1.9.2 2021-08-05
    • Multiple user interface enhancements.
    • Translations updated.
    • Updated third-party libraries.
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 1.8 2021-08-01
    • Multiple user interface enhancements.
    • Updated translations of some texts.
    • Updated third-party libraries.
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 1.7 2021-07-24
    • Updated the descriptive part of the user interface.
    • Updated third-party libraries.
    • Added optional diagnostic and usage data collection with Firebase Analytics.
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 1.6 2021-07-16
    • Updated the descriptive part of the user interface.
    • Updated translations of some texts.
  • Version 1.5 2021-07-15
    • Updated the descriptive part of the user interface.
    • Updated translations of some texts.
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 1.4 2021-07-12
    • Updated the descriptive part of the user interface.
    • Updated translations of some texts.
  • Version 1.3.2 2021-07-11
    • Reduced the number of used third-party libraries.
    • Improved support for landscape orientation.
  • Version 1.3.1 2021-07-07
    • Quickstart has been completely rewritten without the use of third-party libraries.
    • Improved support for landscape orientation.
    • Some other minor fixes and improvements.
  • Version 1.2 2021-07-01
    • Improved terminology accuracy.
    • Updated third-party libraries.
    • Added "What's New" dialog on startup.
    • Updated translations of some texts.
    • Switched to Android App Bundle format.
  • Version 1.1 2021-06-20
    • Multiple user interface enhancements.
  • Version 1.0 2021-06-17
    • This is the first publicly available version of AceScreen.