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Android Apps > Productivity > Wakelock Detector [Root]
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Wakelock Detector [Root]

by Gomsak Apps · Productivity · Free
On Google Play since March 2013 · Data updated 2026-10-11
Google Play

Wakelock Detector [Root] is made and published by Gomsak Apps. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Gomsak Apps. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Gomsak Apps and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopular
Rating on Google Play
3.15
27,010 ratings
Installs
2.6 million
Last updated
March 16, 2016
Ads
No ads
Size
1.52 MB

Wakelock Detector [Root] is popular, with 2.6 million installs. Users are divided: 3.2 stars from 27,010 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Wakelock Detector [Root] for Android

★★★★☆ MFP 2241 · Nov 24, 2018
Partially working on Oreo (no wonder) CPU wake lock not being detected. Everything else seems detected okay. Bad thing this app looks like abandoned since 2016; it used to be a reliable, must have one for me. Now I should look for something fully functional.
★★★★☆ Newtomic · Jan 23, 2019
I like this app a lot, and I want to try it out on my new phone, but the app doesn't ask for root with Magisk. :-(
★★★★★ Johnny Bado · Jul 25, 2018
Somehow on Oreo it can't visualize kernel wake locks
★☆☆☆☆ Twigpi · Dec 2, 2018
Does nothing on Galaxy Note 8 Android 7 Nougat. Any task results in message "failed to perform this task at the moment, try again later"
★☆☆☆☆ Bvlvi Woodson · Oct 8, 2019
Free version works. Paid is broken! Gave it root made it a system app. "Failed perform task try again later," REFUND MY MONEY!
★★☆☆☆ George Indestructible · Nov 8, 2019
"Failed to perform task", Pocofone F1 LOS 16, rooted, lastest updates with Magisk. It used to work just fine on my S4(exynos variant, LOS 14).

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Gomsak Apps, from Google Play

“** Find out what is draining your battery when your phone is idle **”

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Description by Gomsak Apps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Notice for Android KitKat :
Need root access due to permission changes!
If not rooted, this alternative solution might help: http://goo.gl/Yqdh2F

More details on our blog:
http://uzumapps.blogspot.jp/2015/07/what-happened-to-wakelock-detector.html
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Ever wondered why your smartphone screen doesnt turn off automatically when it should have, the screen wakes up all of a sudden or you find your phone battery drained even when you exited apps and turned off the screen? This might be due to wakelock holding apps. ”Wakelock Detector” helps you to detect battery draining apps in your Android phone by checking wakelock usage history. Now you can easily find out what keep your phone awake and drain your battery when it is idle!

“Wakelock” is a mechanism of power management service in Android OS, which can be used to keep CPU awake (Partial wakelock) and keep the screen on(Full wakelock). Applications which use wakelock privilege improperly leads to situations where the CPU or phone screen stays active without user's knowledge and thus causing dramatic battery drain.

“Wakelock Detector” shows wakelock usage statistics for all applications, which ever held wakelock since boot. By default it displays CPU wakelocks sorting by the longest usage time. Further, you can choose Screen wakelock type to see screen related wakelocks. For instance, if your screen is keeping on even after screen timeout or your screen turns on randomly by itself, then you can choose Screen wakelock type on the top (Brightness icon) to see which apps are using screen wakelock. Furthermore, if you are interested in currently running applications then you can change sorting type to "Active" which shows active running applications on the top. For further details please refer to FAQ inside Settings.

Main features:
# shows both CPU wakelock (Partial wakelock) and (Full wakelock) ;
# merges wakelocks of corresponding app into one expandable view for better user experience;
# currently active running applications are shown in red color;
# allows easy sorting options by Running state , Wakelock time and Alphabetical order;

How to use:

#1 Charge your phone above 90% and unplug cable (or just reboot the phone)
#2 Give it a time (1-2 hours) to accumulate some wakelock usage statistics
#3 Open “Wakelock Detector”
#4 Check the apps on the top, if they show very long wakelock usage time then you found the cause of your battery drain!

#Notice
We are working on improving the performance of the “Wakelock Detector” by adding new features regarding wakelock issues users usually face. We are trying to follow up all your comments. And we know that the application is not ideal yet. We would appreciate if you send us email before giving negative comments in the Play Store. Your feedbacks are always welcome!
* MIUI users - Make sure that battery service is turned on.

#Reviews
XDA - http://www.xda-developers.com/android/defend-your-battery-with-wakelock-detector/
HowToGeek - http://www.howtogeek.com/142654/find-out-which-apps-are-keeping-your-android-awake-with-wakelock-detector/
LifeHacker - http://lifehacker.com/5993706/wakelock-detector-shows-you-the-apps-that-keep-your-phone-awake
DotTech - http://dottech.org/103671/android-review-wakelock-detector/
Temefy - http://temefy.com/defend-your-battery-with-wakelock-detector
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/wakelockdetector

Wakelock PPT [recommended] - http://goo.gl/7WgGz

KW: wakelock detector, wakelock, partial wakelock, battery save, screen keeps on,cpu awake, battery drain, display which app drains battery, betterbatterystats, battery doctor, battery saver, easy battery saver, save battery, app analyzer, app battery usage statistics, battery help, save energy, greenify, detect battery drain, wake lock statistics widget, extend battery life, prolong battery life, battery defender, power saver, idle state monitor

Recent changes:
Changes
- Material design improvement
- Added option to revoke Installed System app
- Added WIFI state permission to support Marshmallow
- Support for Marshmallow (both native api and dump sys)
- Bug fix

Note: if you have a ROOT, you can use WLD with or without installing it as a system app.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

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Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
1
App size
1.52 MB
Needs Android
2.1+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Wakelock Detector [Root]

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.0.1
Launched
March 2013
  • Mar 16, 2016UpdateVersion 2.0.1
  • Aug 14, 2015UpdateVersion 1.8.2
  • Jul 27, 2015UpdateVersion 1.8.0
  • Jul 27, 2014Installs1,000,000+ installs
  • Apr 22, 2014UpdateVersion 1.6.1
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
8
Play install range
1+ million
Launched
March 2013

Installs over time

Wakelock Detector [Root] has been installed 2.6 million times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 8 times.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About Wakelock Detector [Root]

Wakelock Detector [Root] is a productivity app developed by Gomsak Apps.

Install Statistics

Wakelock Detector [Root] has been installed 2.6 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 8 times.

User Ratings

Wakelock Detector [Root] is rated 3.15 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 27 thousand ratings.

App Information

Wakelock Detector [Root] is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 1.52 MB. The latest version available is 2.0.1. The last update was on March 16, 2016.

Technical Requirements

Wakelock Detector [Root] requires Android 2.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2013.

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Developer information for Gomsak Apps

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Frequently asked questions about Wakelock Detector [Root]

Is Wakelock Detector [Root] free?

Yes. Wakelock Detector [Root] is free on Google Play.

Is Wakelock Detector [Root] still available?

Yes. Wakelock Detector [Root] is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on March 16, 2016.

Does Wakelock Detector [Root] contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Wakelock Detector [Root] as containing ads.

What Android version does Wakelock Detector [Root] require?

Wakelock Detector [Root] runs on Android 2.1 and higher.

How large is Wakelock Detector [Root]?

Wakelock Detector [Root] is 1.52 MB.

Is Wakelock Detector [Root] suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Wakelock Detector [Root] as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Wakelock Detector [Root] been installed?

Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for Wakelock Detector [Root].

How do people rate Wakelock Detector [Root]?

Wakelock Detector [Root] scores 3.15 out of 5 stars, from 27,010 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Wakelock Detector [Root]?

Wakelock Detector [Root] was developed by Gomsak Apps. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Wakelock Detector [Root]?

People looking at Wakelock Detector [Root] also look at these productivity apps: GSam Battery Monitor Pro, Wakelock Revamp - PowerManager, Don't Sleep!, Shake Screen On Off PRO, Shake Screen On Off.

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