# Screen Off

> Simple & Minimalistic App to turn off the Screen

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nego.screenoff](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nego.screenoff)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nego.screenoff`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Tommaso Berlose
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 46,732
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (332 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-10-29
- **First published:** 2015-11-12
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nego.screenoff)
- **Website:** [http://tommasoberlose.altervista.org/](http://tommasoberlose.altervista.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/tommasoberlose/screen-off/blob/master/ScreenOff/privacy-policy.md](https://github.com/tommasoberlose/screen-off/blob/master/ScreenOff/privacy-policy.md)

## Description

Screen Off is a simple and minimalistic app designed with material design principles to let users turn off their device screens effortlessly. It supports multiple methods of activation including shortcuts, third-party applications, and notifications, making it a versatile tool for quick screen shutdown. The app also provides an API for developers, enabling integration with other software. Note that Screen Off requires Device Administrator permission for full functionality, ensuring secure and effective operation.

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's functionality in turning off the screen via notification and its user-friendly interface. It is especially useful for those with broken power buttons. However, multiple users report the app breaks or stops working after updates. A common complaint is that fingerprint unlock is often replaced by pattern unlock due to security policies, causing inconvenience. Several users mention difficulties uninstalling or deactivating the app and lack of developer support. Compatibility issues with fingerprint functionality are also noted.

### Pros

- Works as advertised for locking screen from persistent notification
- Has a nice looking icon and is user friendly
- Allows screen off function from anywhere, not just home screen
- Fingerprint unlock functions properly on some devices (e.g., Android 7 with root)
- Useful especially when hardware power button is broken

### Cons

- App stops working after updates for multiple users
- Fingerprint unlock often replaced by pattern unlock due to security policy, causing inconvenience
- Difficult or impossible to uninstall or deactivate the app on some devices
- Not compatible with fingerprint unlocking on some devices or Android versions
- Poor developer support for issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nego.screenoff)