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| Limitation | Workaround | |------------|-------------| | (due to leg movement) | Increase “proximity sensor covering threshold” to 2–3 seconds | | Not working after Android 10 deep sleep | Disable battery optimization for Gravity Screen (Settings → Apps → Special access) | | Conflict with ambient display (AOD) | Set “Turn off immediately” instead of “after lock timeout” | | Gyroscope drain | Disable “shake to lock” if not needed | | Samsung One UI 5+ proximity bug | Enable “Alternative proximity method” in advanced settings |
Given the app's age and the fact that the official Pro version may not be maintained, looking at alternatives might be a good idea.
Recalibrate the proximity sensor. Go to Diagnostics > Proximity sensor test . Ensure the value changes from "Far" to "Near" when you cover the top bezel.
Automatically detects when the phone is placed in a pocket by monitoring the angle of the device; once it passes a set threshold, the screen shuts off.
This is the core utility of the app. It detects whether your phone is inside your pocket or a bag. If the proximity sensor is covered for a set amount of time, the screen turns off automatically. When you pull the phone out, the screen wakes up instantly—no button pressing required.
: Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and search for "Gravity Screen Off". If available, download it directly from there.
If the automation stops working randomly, ensure the app is locked in the system's "Recent Apps" overview and excluded from any OEM-specific battery-saving modes (e.g., Samsung Device Care or Xiaomi MIUI battery saver).
You can create app-specific rules. For instance:
Why should you use this app? The benefits go beyond just saving a button press:
Secure the Gravity Screen Off Pro 1.6.5 APK file onto your device storage.




