# AOA: Always on Display

> Always on display with edge lighting, notifications, weather, music controls.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newgen.alwayson](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newgen.alwayson)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.newgen.alwayson`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** newGen Mobile
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 6,566,222
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (85,055 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-02
- **First published:** 2018-03-13
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newgen.alwayson)
- **Website:** [https://www.newgenmobile.pw](https://www.newgenmobile.pw/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.newgenmobile.pw/app-privacy-policy/](https://www.newgenmobile.pw/app-privacy-policy/)

## Description

AOA: Always on Display is a versatile Chrome extension that transforms your screen with interactive notifications, edge lighting, and multiple productivity features. It allows you to view time, date, and weather forecasts, control music playback, and set custom app shortcuts directly from the always on display (AOD).

With AOA, users can respond to instant messages from popular apps like SMS, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp without unlocking their device. The extension offers features such as password-protected screen unlocks, badge notification counts, sketch pad for notes, calendar integration, customizable clocks, and battery status with charge time. It also supports multiple screen orientations, notch compatibility, and includes presets for backgrounds and themes. AOA enhances usability while preserving battery life through automatic rules, anti burn-in movement, and pocket mode. A must-have for anyone seeking an elegant and functional always on display experience.

## Rankings

- #19,713 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.newgen.alwayson.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews show strong appreciation for AOA’s customization and AOD features, with many users labeling it as good or excellent. A key recurring downside is the ad-based unlock system and frequent ads, which detract from the experience. Some mentions of changes on newer Android versions and minor reliability concerns exist but are less widespread. Overall, the app is liked for personalization, but ad-driven monetization and occasional stability issues temper enthusiasm.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception across reviews (frequent mentions of Good/Very good/Best/Excellent).
- Noted for personalization features and AOD capabilities (edge lighting and interactive notifications) as standout aspects.
- Users express satisfaction and find the app enjoyable or reliable (positive sentiment across multiple reviews).

### Cons

- Ad-supported monetization (ads to unlock features and frequent ad prompts) is a major recurring complaint across reviews.

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