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Smart Switch - App for limiting screen time 4.0-basic

2.1 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 2.7 - 12 reviews


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Smart Switch - App for limiting screen time, developed and published by Heewow the Developer, has released its latest version, 4.0-basic, on 2018-12-30. This app falls under the Parenting category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 2.7, based on 12 reviews.

Smart Switch - App for limiting screen time APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.1+). 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.heewow.tools.smartswitch.basic

Updated: 6 years ago

Developer Name: Heewow the Developer

Category: Parenting

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Smart Switch - App for limiting screen time 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

2.7
Total 12 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2017-06-20
Works well

Previous Versions

Smart Switch - App for limiting screen time 4.0-basic
2018-12-30 / 2.1 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

Timer function
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Schedule operational period(s) for device. Outside specified period, device screen will be locked when switched on. Useful for parental control.

Operational period can be set for each week day allow great flexibility.

Outside specified period, device can be unlock with password.


Rest function
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Smart Switch can enforce a limit on maximum continuous usage. Once the limit is reached, device is locked until minimum rest duration is reached.

Both maximum usage and minimum rest duration can be customised.


Password protect schedules
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Schedules can be password protected if required.


Instructions
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On 1st launch, Smart Switch requests permission to "Lock the screen". The app can be used without this permission. However, the app can not lock the screen to prevent usage and would simply perform a reminder function.

Add schedule to specified operational periods (periods the device can be used). Afterwards, lock the screen (e.g. using physical button) and the schedule will be in place. It is recommended to remove this app from "recent app" before locking the screen.

Smart Switch uses existing lock screen settings (using pin, pattern, etc). The app simply lock the screen. Hence, user need to setup the lock screen with the device settings.

Additional functions such as lock schedule and rest function can be found in settings.


Permissions
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This app uses the Device Administrator permission.

"Lock the screen" permission (under Device Administrator Permission) is required to switch screen off.

Internet permission for ads


Uninstall
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The "Lock the screen" permission in the Admin API needs to be disabled before uninstall.

This can be found under "Settings - General - Security - Phone administrators".

Disable permission for this app ("Smart Switch").

The app can then be uninstalled as normal.


Reference
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Icons used in this app are provided by GOOGLE MATERIAL DESIGN
https://material.io/icons/


Terms of service and end user license agreement
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_xC8O1h6QBEeHBWZnJvZVNaT2s/view?usp=sharing

New features

Added support to SDK 27 (Oreo)
Added premium functions
Added Save Token system

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.