How To Adjust the Screen Timeout on an Android Phone
The screen of your phone will eventually turn off if you don't interact with it for a while.The longer it takes for the screen to time out, the more battery you use.Do you think your screen stays illuminated too long after you put it down?Maybe your screen goes black too fast for you?You can learn how to change the amount of time it takes for your phone's screen to go dark.
Step 1: Open the settings on your phone.
You can get there by using the gear-shaped icon.You can find the settings menu by moving your finger from the top of the screen to the bottom.
Step 2: There is a display that you can tap.
Some models have different language on their menus, so you should see this option.
Step 3: There is a screen timeout.
The bottom of the menu is where you'll usually find this if you use a SAMSUNG model.If you're using a recent model, you might have to tap and then.The magnifying glass icon can be found in the upper-right corner of the settings menu.You can type "Screen Timeout" or "Sleep" in the search bar.
Step 4: When you're not using your phone, how long should your screen stay on?
Next to the time you want your phone to wait, tap the radio option.The least amount of battery power is the smallest option.The biggest option will consume the most.It will take effect when you tap your selection.Some phones have less options than others.Some Androids won't allow you to choose a timeout longer than 5 minutes.As long as you are looking at the screen, your phone's screen will stay illuminated.Continue reading if you want to change your Smart Stay settings.
Step 5: Open up the settings on your phone.
The gear-shaped icon is in your apps list.You have the option of enabling Smart Stay if you're using a SAMSUNG GALAXY.You can keep your phone's screen on if you look at it.You can use your phone's front camera to do this.The screen timeout settings will be ignored by this setting.If you want to open the settings menu from the top of the screen, you need to tap the icon that looks like a gear.
Step 6: Click Advanced features to scroll down.
It is close to the bottom of the menu.Next to the yellow icon is a gear with a plus sign.You may have to pick a model.You can type "Smart Stay" in the search bar if you can't locate the option in your settings.This feature may not be available on some devices.
Step 7: Motions and gestures can be made with a tap.
The Advanced Features menu has it near the bottom.
Step 8: You can tap smart stay.
You will see the switch now.The switch will be gray or white if Smart Stay is disabled.Smart Stay is already turned on if it's another color.If you don't want to use your phone's camera to see if you are looking at the screen, you can turn off Smart Stay.
Step 9: The switch should be on the On position.
As long as the camera can sense your face, your screen will stay illuminated.Smart Stay is dependent on the camera and may not work in a dark room.