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High Brightness Mode 3.02

1.2 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 3.5 - 769 reviews


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High Brightness Mode, developed and published by flar2, has released its latest version, 3.02, on 2024-03-16. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.5, based on 769 reviews.

High Brightness Mode APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). 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: flar2.hbmwidget

Updated: 11 months ago

Developer Name: flar2

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing High Brightness Mode 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

3.5
Total 769 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2020-05-01
There was no difference in brightness after trying the app for me. Seemed to be just another way of using the auto brightness feature on the phone? I'm sure the app works on other devices, as the concept of the app is dope. Manufacturers holding out and disabling features from consumers sucks. Of corse this isn't the app developer's fault necessarily... Hence the 3-star rating rather than a 1-star, as well as my phone's inclusion on the developer's "aceptable/working device list" but not.

1 ★, on 2020-05-27
One star because when I enable the option to reset after screen time out, the quick settings icon tells me it's back to normal brightness. The brightness stays high though. Old review: Why is "Disable autobrightness when HBM is on" option not available? Oneplus 6,open beta 6 android 10.

5 ★, on 2019-10-13
This solved a HUGE problem for me. With my Android phones, if I have the brightness turned down while indoors, the screen becomes completely unreadable when I go outdoors into bright sunlight. I can't even see the brightness slider in order to make the screen visible. But you can set this app so that when you turn your phone back on, the screen is set to maximum brightness. You'll never have to run under a tree or go into a building's shadow, or even go back indoors, to see your screen.

5 ★, on 2019-08-30
Great app! Run the ADB commands if you're not rooted or just tap a button if you are! Great on those bright days for any OLED phone that isn't kicking in the high brightness boost. Don't need this on most Samsung phones or any LCD phone. Add a "kill task" or exit button in the app & maybe a quick toggle. Sometimes I have to force stop it when I'm not wanting to use it for a few days.

5 ★, on 2019-09-05
Fixed high brightness mode on my Nexus 6! Thank you!!! Nexus 6, Lineage OS, custom kernel, etc. Do NOT try to get this app free or it will NOT WORK. Idk how they do it! Just install and it fixes it! (With a little settings tweaking) I've tried everything. Even most if not all tweaks on XDA Developers forums. And trust me, I searched hard and long. Thanks again to this developer for making this able to happen!! A simple dollar fifty WELL SPENT. 5 STARS.

5 ★, on 2019-03-13
Good work there. It works with OOS stock kernel ( via a sysfs setting ) but the app is worth its price because it's a 1-click and forget solution. And even that is an understatement. The difficulty there was effecting yhe change in a way that would feel natural as an extension of the built-in auto brightness algorithm. OnePlus should really reconsider not using the high brightness mode of the samsung displays they're using because folks it is a game changer regarding outdoors readability.

Previous Versions

High Brightness Mode 3.02
2024-03-16 / 1.2 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

Can't see your screen in the bright sunshine?

This app triggers an extra high brightness mode that is built in to many phones with AMOLED screens, including most Samsung, Motorola and OnePlus phones. See below for a list of devices with high brightness mode (HBM) capability.

Even if your phone does not have the special HBM hardware setting, this app will force maximum screen brightness, which is really handy when you are outside in the sun.

HBM does not require root on Samsung devices, but the screen can will be brighter if your device is rooted. With root, this app can force maximum brightness beyond what is available in system settings.

HBM now requires root on OnePlus devices!

HBM requires root on the Nexus 6/6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Motorola phones. Root is required because HBM is a special hardware setting, it does NOT simply increase your brightness slider to max. This is significantly brighter than max brightness on compatible devices.

Four ways to activate high brightness mode:
-Auto mode, which turns high brightness mode on or off depending on ambient lighting
-Widget for your homescreen
-Quick Settings tile (Android Nougat or later)
-Manually in the app


Compatible devices:
-Most Samsung phones, including Galaxy S6/S7/S8 and Note 6/7/8. Works without root on Samsung phones, but will get brighter on rooted devices
-Most Motorola phones with AMOLED screens. Requires root.
-Nexus 6. Requires root for HBM hardware setting
-Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL: Requires a custom kernel such as ElementalX or Kirisakura and root.
-OnePlus 3/3T/5/5T/6/6T/7: requires root

On phones with the HBM hardware setting, this app can make your screen up to 20% brighter than the highest brightness setting. High Brightness Mode Widget uses a hidden hardware setting to unleash the full potential of your AMOLED screen.

Auto mode will automatically turn high brightness mode on or off depending on the brightness (ambient light) of your surroundings. You can adjust the threshold for triggering high brightness mode and set auto mode using either the app, widget or quick settings tile.

This app can maintain high brightness mode even if you turn your screen off and on (and even across reboots!)

For Samsung and OnePlus phones, it is recommended to select the "Disable autobrightness when HBM is on" option if you use the system's auto brightness. This setting will prevent the system from turning off HBM if you enable it, but still allow you to use auto brightness the rest of the time.


Tasker integration with these intents:
flar2.hbmwidget.TOGGLE_HBM (this toggles high brightness mode)
flar2.hbmwidget.HBM_ON (turns on high brightness mode)
flar2.hbmwidget.HBM_OFF (turns off high brightness mode)

New features

-Supports Pixel 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 series (requires root)
-Supports OnePlus 5, 6, 7 and 8 series (requires root)
-Supports most (not all) Samsung devices without root
-Other devices do not have High Brightness Mode! This app will only set the display to max brightness, no extra brightness. Still useful if you want to force maximum brightness

App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.