Prevents accidental clicks while phone is in pocket
About Pocket Mode
Pocket Mode is a tools app developed by Artem Chepurnyi.
Download Statistics
Pocket Mode has been downloaded 57 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 490 times.
User Ratings
Pocket Mode is rated 3.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 270 ratings.
App Information
Pocket Mode is FREE to download. The APK download size is 2.61 MB. The latest version available is 1.11.3.0. The last update was on April 5, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Pocket Mode requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play May 2019.
Description
Pocket Mode can detect when the phone is in a pocket or other enclosed space and turn off the display to prevent accidental clicks. This can help to prevent unintentional phone calls, text messages, or app launches, which can be frustrating and inconvenient.
I have developed this app because stock Android lacks this feature and my phone always changes something or disables important things while laying inside a pocket. Seriously, this had to be stopped.
The app is completely free and open source, the donations are welcomed but do not provide any benefit for the user. https://github.com/AChep/PocketMode
How does it work: Pocket mode monitors the proximity sensor for a fraction of a second after turning the screen on. If in this time window the proximity sensor has been covered for a defined period the app turns the screen back off.
Used permissions explained: - Accessibility service -- Pocket Mode uses accessibility service to send the command that locks the screen. Without it locking the screen would require a PIN code on each unlock, ruining the user experience. - android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED -- needed to restart the service after a reboot. - android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE -- needed to pause screen locking while call is ongoing.
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If you set up that share data on off it will be 5 of 5 :D thank you anyway I mean big thanks to you, I was looking for this for some time. It is a must-have on custom roms. One thing to work on app is a bit slow in phone calls IDK why it takes a 2-3 sec to turn on screen I call.
★★★★☆Pradeep PK· May 19, 2021
Very good app. I think there is no need to disable pocket mode during calls. If a call came when the mobile is in pocket and pocket mode is disabled there is high chance to accept or reject the call by accidentally, especially when using Bluetooth I was faced a lot of issues like Bluetooth off, air plain mode On, torch on etc. So I denied telephone permission and working as expected.
★★★★★Laurence Gough· May 8, 2022
Great app, worked really well for the ROM which I needed it on. You help save a lot of accidental calls and wasted batteries!
★★★★★Jack Kamm· Jan 30, 2024
Great, simple app that focuses on doing one thing well: turn off the screen when the phone is covered. Solved the problem of ghost touches/pocket dialing on my zenfone8 with lineageos rom. Plus it has a clean UI without any annoying ads. I highly recommend it!
★★★★☆Codey Adam· Jul 3, 2021
Does not work all the time on my OnePlus 7t. There hasn't been an issue with the proximity for some time. I checked your GitHub and there was already a related post.
★☆☆☆☆Florian SANDRON· Aug 2, 2019
Still not working on 1.3.1 after permission and reboot on Oneplus 7 Pro. The lock test button does lock the screen and proximity sensor goes to 0 in laboratory but app doesn't work. GitHub issue opened.
★★☆☆☆Mark Pavia· Aug 7, 2021
Inconsistent and doesn't work on phone calls in my Poco f3. It takes time before it realizes it's out of my pocket. Maybe because Poco F3 has ultrasound proximity sensor.
★☆☆☆☆SHAIK FAISAL· Aug 13, 2019
Hi.im using oneplus 7 pro. The screen locks when screen lock is pressed.and the eye closes when proximity sensor is closed.but it is not able to lock screen in real time.plz try to fix it.
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