NoWakeLock
An Android app for inspecting and controlling app wakelocks, alarms and background services.
By The NoWakeLock contributors
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About NoWakeLock
NoWakeLock lets users inspect which apps trigger wakelocks, alarms and services, then block selected activity. Controls include preventing services from running and limiting blocks to when the screen is locked.
The project targets Android N and later and is licensed under GPL-3.0. Its controls are aimed at advanced users managing background activity.
Strengths
- Shows which apps trigger wakelocks, alarms and services
- Can block selected wakelocks and alarms
- Can prevent selected services from running
Limitations
- Requires Android N or later
- Requires root and an Xposed framework such as EdXposed or LSPosed
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under GPL-3.0.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Developer
- The NoWakeLock contributors
- Platforms
- Android
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Android users investigating unwanted background activity
- Categories
- System utilities
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the F-Droid