# Screen Off & Play

> Keep apps running with the screen off! Save battery for videos and games.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ss.screenoffandplay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ss.screenoffandplay)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ss.screenoffandplay`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Total\_Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 26,384
- **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (187 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2024-06-20
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 4.65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.screenoffandplay)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://chykthedev.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html](https://chykthedev.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Screen Off & Play lets you turn the screen off (displaying a black overlay) while keeping your app running. This saves battery on both OLED and LCD screens and is ideal for watching videos, running auto-play games, or keeping a connection during large downloads without interrupting your app.

How to use: add the Screen Off & Play tile to Quick Settings, tap it while an app is running, and the screen turns black while the app stays active. Unlock by swiping or using gestures to return. Accessibility Service Disclosure: This app uses the Accessibility Service API solely to prevent the current app from pausing while Screen Off & Play is active. No personal data is collected, and you can revoke this permission at any time in system settings.

## Rankings

- #390,586 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.ss.screenoffandplay.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find Screen Off and Play highly useful for listening to video content while the screen is off, appreciating its simplicity and quick access features. Multiple users requested enhancements, notably a password protection feature to prevent unauthorized turning off of the screen, and usability improvements like handling the back button to avoid exiting the app accidentally. Overall, the app is well-liked for its functionality and convenience.

### Pros

- Allows listening to video content with the screen off, saving battery.
- Simple and easy to use as described, fulfilling its purpose effectively.
- Adds convenient features like a shortcut in Quick Settings for instant access.
- Highly appreciated by users for its usefulness and functionality.
- Positive user interaction and helpfulness acknowledged by multiple users.

### Cons

- Request for a feature to password-protect turning off the black screen to prevent unauthorized access.
- Suggestion to add a back button handler to prevent accidental app exit.
- Desire for an additional shortcut or interface element similar to the notification panel icon.

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