💊 Caffeinate

A lightweight Android app that keeps your screen awake for a configurable duration, without changing system settings.

ℹ️ About

Caffeinate is a lightweight Android utility that keeps your device’s screen awake for a configurable duration, without changing system display or power settings.

It is useful for situations where uninterrupted screen activity is required, such as development, testing, or following long instructions.

The app can be controlled in two ways:

• Quick Settings tile (Android 7.0+)
• In-app control

⚡ Features

• Keep your screen awake when you need it
  Uses Android’s WakeLock to prevent unwanted screen timeouts.

• Choose how bright your screen stays
  Supports both dim and bright screen modes.

• Flexible timeout options
  Select from preset durations:

  • 30 seconds
  • 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 minutes
  • Infinite

• Quick and simple control
  Change or stop timeouts directly from the Quick Settings tile or inside the app.

• Instant stop
  Tap again at any time to immediately end the active timeout.

• Works across screen locks
  Optionally keep the screen active after unlocking the device.

• Safe by default
  The WakeLock is released automatically when the screen is locked.

• Looks the way you want
  Light, Dark, System default, and Material You themes are supported.

🖼️ Screenshots

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📥 Download

Caffeinate can be installed using the options below.
Choose the method that best fits your update preferences.

Recommended

Install via Obtainium to receive automatic updates directly from GitHub releases, without relying on centralized app stores.

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Other Installation Options

Note
The Google Play version is currently in testing.
To join the beta program, please contact the maintainer.

🌐 Translations

Caffeinate is localized using Crowdin, which manages both in-app text and app store descriptions.

View the project on Crowdin.

How translations work

• All translations are reviewed before being included.
• New languages and updates are approved to maintain quality and consistency.

Contribute a translation

• Request a new language or apply as a translator on Crowdin.
• Alternatively, open a GitHub issue to discuss translation-related requests.

This process ensures accurate, high-quality translations while keeping contributions simple and transparent.

⚖️ License

Caffeinate is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
See the LICENSE file for details.