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Turn the display on or off using the proximity sensor
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopular- Rating on Google Play
- 3.25
- 3,211 ratings
- Installs
- 1.9 million
- Last updated
- November 6, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 2.77 MB
Proximity Sensor Screen On Off is popular, with 1.9 million installs. Users are divided: 3.3 stars from 3,211 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- No root required
- Persistent background service with autostart on boot and after updates
- Free to use
- Simple proximity-based screen control
- Focuses on proximity-sensor control and does not highlight button-based or widget-style controls emphasized by some competitors
- Uninstall requires disabling device administration as noted in the troubleshooting guidance
- Sensor reliability may vary by hardware; testing is recommended before enabling the service
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Proximity Sensor Screen On Off for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Arcangelo Muschitiello, from Google PlayDescription by Arcangelo Muschitiello Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUskUU-NvGqh9VAfl7NtArAaJsa6-ZRme
TROUBLESHOOTING
https://julietapp.blogspot.com/p/troubleshooting-general.html
TEST THIS APP BEFORE ENABLING THE SERVICE
It is strongly recommended that you test before using this app.
Just click on the "TEST" button to start a new test.
If the screen turns off automatically during the test it means that the sensor is not working properly.
In this case I suggest you uninstall this app.
IMPORTANT: Do not cover the proximity sensor during the test.
HOW TO UNINSTALL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTXDJexF1Xk
Device administration must be disabled before uninstalling.
Just make sure the service is disabled.
This app allows you to turn the display on or off using the proximity sensor.
Just cover the proximity sensor to turn the display on or off.
NOTE: The proximity sensor usually sits up near the top speaker.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Persistent service: Background service
Autostart on boot and after update
• No root
• Easy to use
OPTIONS
• Screen Off
• Screen Lock
• Screen On
NOTE
This service does not interfere with the proximity sensor during a call
DISCLAIMER
Do not use this app if the sensor is faulty.
I do not take any responsibility for any problems arising from the use of this app.
Recent changes:
General improvements
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 16
- App size
- 2.77 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Proximity Sensor Screen On Off
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.0
- Launched
- January 2019
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 14 thousand
- Per day
- 480
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- January 2019
Installs over time
Proximity Sensor Screen On Off has been installed 1.9 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 480 installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About Proximity Sensor Screen On Off
Proximity Sensor Screen On Off is a tools app developed by Arcangelo Muschitiello.
Install Statistics
Proximity Sensor Screen On Off has been downloaded 1.9 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 14 thousand times.
User Ratings
Proximity Sensor Screen On Off is rated 3.25 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.2 thousand ratings.
App Information
Proximity Sensor Screen On Off is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 2.77 MB. The latest APK version available is 2.0. The last update was on November 6, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2019.
Proximity Sensor Screen On Off is made and published by Arcangelo Muschitiello. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Arcangelo Muschitiello. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Arcangelo Muschitiello and are shown as published on Google Play.
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