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Android Apps > Tools > Greyscale
App profile & analytics · Tools · Data updated 2026-10-12
Greyscale icon

Greyscale

by Yufz · Free · Version 1.2

“Quickly switch grayscale mode for Super AMOLED to save power.” the developer's tagline

Availability On Google Play since September 2017 ↗
Rating on Google Play
3.76/5
590 ratings
At a glance AppBrain's trailer of this app, made from our data
Rating
3.76
590 reviews
Total installs
130
thousand
Installs, last 30 days
33
Best rank
–
not in the top lists
Last updated
July 5, 2018
1.2
AppBrain's verdict Established

Greyscale has 130 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 590 ratings.

Greyscale is made and published by Yufz. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Yufz. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Yufz and are shown as published on Google Play.

About Greyscale

Greyscale is a tools app developed by Yufz.

How many times has Greyscale been installed?

Greyscale has been installed 130 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 33 times.

What is the rating of Greyscale?

Greyscale is rated 3.76 out of 5 stars, based on 590 ratings.

Is Greyscale free?

Greyscale is free. The app size is 15.59 kB. The latest version available is 1.2. The last update was on July 5, 2018.

What are the requirements for Greyscale?

Greyscale requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2017.

Description by Yufz (from Google Play)
Before using this Application, you need to use "adb tools" to grant permission, copy below command and exec it on a PC.

adb shell pm grant com.fei_ke.greyscale android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

About "adb tools": https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/

Source code: https://github.com/fei-ke/Greyscale

Recent changes:
Fixed FC on some device.
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Screenshots

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Installs over time

Greyscale has been installed 130 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 33 times.

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Comments on Greyscale for Android

★★★★★ Sigve Hølleland · Aug 19, 2019
Works like it should. PS. Powershell works to, just member to type.\ before each command. Like so: .\adb shell pm grant com.fei_ke.grayscale android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
★★★★★ stoeren ungeheuer · Feb 18, 2023
This is perfect! No root required, just connect to a pc with adb installed and give permission via copied command. Thanks!
★★★★★ sunil k · Jan 30, 2022
Amazing app. People are giving 1 star because we can enable these via developer option. But I guess it was meant to act as shortcut icon. Switching color mode to grayscale is just tap on icon. No need to go to developer option again and again.
★★★★★ B Dubs · Aug 1, 2019
Option to only desaturate partially would be awesome! Full gray scale can be a bit much. A halfway or slider option would be super helpful for curbing phone addiction without having to switch back and forth when requiring color.
★☆☆☆☆ Ronald Mitchell · Aug 25, 2019
It needs a root that would not work don't get in trust me
★☆☆☆☆ JEEVAN KUMAR · Jan 24, 2023
Why Root...I just turn on bedtime, and it's gray ...but I have to then turn of DND.that's why I downloaded this.
★☆☆☆☆ Simon Waters · Apr 16, 2020
I have no intention of: 1 downloading other programs to make this one work; 2 or rooting my devices; 3 or modifying any code, albeit written for me. The app should be complete and not depend upon end user programming competence or rooted devices. User modified programs evidently would prove impossible to support. I feel that rooting and coding permission modifications to likely present some potential security issues for the end user. I paid good money for my phone and don't want to brick it!!

Google Play Rankings for Greyscale

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