This guide will explain how Android smartphone owners can get the same “Always On Display” feature found on the popular Galaxy S7 or LG G5 for almost any new device. It was originally launched on the Moto X and is now a key feature on many flagship smartphones released in 2016.
Motorola and Google offer always-on displays like Ambient Display for their phones, but they don’t display information 24/7 for readers. This is something that was only available to Galaxy S7, S7 Edge or LG G5 owners until now. However, a simple app on the Google Play Store makes it available for everyone.
Those who own an older LG G4, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5, or newer Android phone for that matter are probably wondering if their phone will get this one. Samsung may add it to the Galaxy S6 or Note 5, but it didn’t come with the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update version. As a result, we found a quick way for most new phones to have it too. Read on for more details.
According to research, most smartphone users turn on their screen more than 140 times a day. That’s too much, which can often drain battery life very quickly. As a result, Samsung, LG and Motorola have added a new feature to their devices. If you want it on your device, we will show the owners how to do it.
Unlike Motorola or Google, Samsung and LG have a small area of the screen open 24/7 with useful information. Like time, date, battery levels and incoming notifications. It’s called Always-On Display, and Samsung even allows for a small level of customization. This saves battery life by allowing owners to look at the screen and get useful information without turning it on. Being able to quickly check the time, see if there is an unread message or instantly check the date.
The Always On Display is a great feature that many people love. At first I disabled it on the Galaxy S7 Edge but I loved it.
Get an Always-On Display for Any Android
So how can you add the neat Always On Display features of the Galaxy S7 or LG G5 to the older Galaxy S6, Note 5, LG G4 and more? Easy. With a well-designed and highly customizable app Google Play Store named Glance Plus.
Originally this app was designed to bring a Windows Phone feature to Android, but has since been updated with more options, more features, and different skins simulating the popular new LG G5 and Galaxy S7. It works the same way by opening a small area of the screen. Whether short-term or 24/7. Better still, the developer promises that the app will only consume about 1% of battery life in an hour, or 8% for the entire workday. Same claim as LG for the new G5 smartphone.
As long as you have an Android smartphone (or tablet) running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or newer and a proximity sensor found in almost every Android phone, this app will work for you. Here are the instructions.
Proximity sensor in user phones realizes this when taken out of pocket and always-on screen turns on. Owners can also wave their hands over the device while sitting on a table for the same effect using the sensor.
Shown above are three of the many different options available. Glance Plus has LG G5-appropriate background images and clock styles, Galaxy S7-like always-on display calendars, and tons of customizations. Clock styles, font color, brightness, off-screen notifications, weather information and more. It’s like the Galaxy S7 or LG G5 on steroids, with a lot more options and customizations.
It’s also worth noting that owners might want to go in and change a lot of settings. Enable notifications, set a night mode where the screen won’t turn on at night, raise (or lower) the always-on screen brightness levels, and more.
Overview Plus looks like a great alternative to the Always On Display feature found on other devices. More customizable and capable than the Galaxy S7, it matches the battery drain of the LG G5 and has tons to offer potential users. Try it for free today or get an even better paid version for $5 with in-app purchases. Enjoy.
