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Shades 1.3.1

129.1 KB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 4.5 - 4,356 reviews


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Shades, developed and published by Eyes-Free Project, has released its latest version, 1.3.1, on 2013-09-28. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.5, based on 4.356 reviews.

Shades APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.2+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.googlecode.eyesfree.shades

Updated: 11 years ago

Developer Name: Eyes-Free Project

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Shades on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.5
Total 4,356 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2015-12-04
This app is perfect for making an OLED screen just the right dimness for night time reading or checking your phone while in the movie theater. I have used it on many galaxy phones and always love it. For non OLED screens dimming it too much will make everything green so be aware of that

4 ★, on 2017-01-31
I can fall asleep while looking at my phone much easier now. Unfortunately I forget to turn it off in the morning and walking around in sunlight I had a hard time blindly pressing buttons until managed to restart my phone. Also, Shades likes it turn itself back on automatically after a restart it seems. It takes a short while after the restart though.

5 ★, on 2014-01-12
Best tool from all what seen before. It's really good solution for my Fly IQ4403! My phone has high level of brightness by default. It's beats by my eyes when i receive calls in the night. It's my problem solution. I recommend use it if you have same problems.

2 ★, on 2015-05-27
There is an issue with this app. It will enable on its own during the day. The screen simply goes black and it's too dark to see the screen to disable it. Why does it auto-enable if there are no settings to automatically turn it on based on lighting conditions?

5 ★, on 2015-06-07
Since I started using this app, I've become very stealthy and was able to stealthily break into Fort Knox to get some ice cream. This app also has changed me to the highest level ninja.

5 ★, on 2016-02-05
I use this every time we go to a movie. Let's you sneak a peek at your screen without blinding half the theater. Thank god for the ability to disable it by rapidly turn the phone on and off because I always forget until I'm outside in the bright sun where the screen is impossible to see.

Previous Versions

Shades 1.3.1
2013-09-28 / 129.1 KB / Android 2.2+

About this app

Shades allows you to lower your screen brightness beyond the system minimum. For devices with OLED displays, this can result in significant battery savings.

Be careful! If you set the brightness too low, don't tap OK. Simply use the back button to discard your changes.

If you do set the brightness too low, press your device's power button rapidly until the default brightness is restored.

New features

- Added hybrid overlay / screen dimming
- Improved user interface

App Permissions

Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.