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Double Tap Screen On or Off

Double Tap Screen On or Off locks device when double tap or shake the device

SmartAppsK · com.smartappsK.doubletap.lock

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v1.8.5 5.2 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.8.5 (24)
Updated
Jul 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size
5.2 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Jul 21, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
17 (2 sensitive)
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Double Tap Screen On or Off is an app by SmartAppsK in the Tools category, listed since at least July 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.6.8, the APK grew from 4.2 MB to 5.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: display over other apps and package usage stats. Compared with version 1.8.4, it adds 3 new permissions (“Foreground service data sync”, “Foreground service special use” and “Show notifications”) and drops 2 (“Run at startup” and “Receive push notifications”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.8.5

Buf Fixes UI Enhancements Added notification permission to provide added convenience of locking the device from notification as well.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Double Tap Screen On or Off app gives you the flexibility to lock your device when you double tap on Home Screen or anywhere in the device or when you shake the device. The app also support to wake the device when you shake the device. Double Tap Screen On and Off reduces the usage of power button. You can also avoid to press any button by lock the screen by shaking the device. Double Tap on Home Screen to lock your device easily rather than pressing power button always which results in the reduction of the chances to damage. Double Tap Screen On or Off is very easy to use. Use the Double Tap Screen Lock feature to lock your device for best performance. Give it a try, if you need any new functionality, we're a click away to add your favorite functionality. We're more than happy to hear from you. The shake to wake feature will help you to turn on the screen without the pressing power button. This feature will save your power button from damage. Double Tap Screen On or Off Features: 1. Double Tap to lock the screen from anywhere in the device. 2. Double Tap to Screen On and Off from anywhere in the device. 3. You can restrict Double Tap to Screen On and Off functionality to only home screen. 4. Users can add shortcut to their home screen to use Double Tap to Screen On and Off functionality. 5. Automatically restart Double Tap to Screen On and Off functionality on reboot. 6. Users can also lock the screen from Double Tap to Screen On and Off app. notification while the user opt-in to lock service. 7. Users can restrict double tap lock on specific apps. 8. Option to restart double tap lock service on system reboot. 9. Dark mode support. 10. Users can choose to select number of taps to lock the device. 11. Shake the device to lock the screen. 12. Shake to wake the device. More Coming Soon, please write to us if there is something that you need is missing in the Double Tap Screen On or Off application. Note 1. Double Tap Screen On or Off uses Accessibility Service to lock your device. If Android version greater than Android P. 2. Double Tap Screen On or Off uses Device Administration permission to lock your device above Android KitKat. 3. Double Tap Screen On or Off uses draw overlay permission to detect taps. 4. Usage access permission is required to detect user is on Home screen. 5. We also ask for permissions like auto start based on the device type to make sure Double Tap Screen On or Off service is always available to the users. 6. We've provided uninstall guide at the bottom on the main screen of the application. If you've any trouble please go to the system settings and search admin then disable any app from admin access list. After that you can uninstall any app normally. If you have any doubts regarding this we're more than happy to help. Reach out to us via support/feedback option in the app. Double Tap Screen On or Off app consumes battery if you turn on Double Tap Screen On feature. Double Tap Screen On or Off uses foreground service to monitor the double tap or device shake all the time by running a foreground service. Once we detect the double tap or shake of the device, we’ll lock the screen as per user chosen behaviour. This is the core functionality of the application. Double Tap Screen On or Off starts the foreground service only after taking proper consent from the user. For this purpose we are requesting for FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE permission in the application. We do not use any of the above permission to access your personal data but those permissions are required for the app to work.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.6.8. Since v1.8.5 it requires Android 5.0+.

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 19, 2025.
  • Certificate issued to “smartappsK” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jul 19, 2025
  • Validated against Google Play Jul 19, 2025
  • Signed byCN=smartappsK
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)53:5B:A6:12:04:89:22:E1:95:88:58:F6:CE:3B:0C:4B:02:4B:C1:67
  • File MD5b099fc199f7f3189b643ed6c88f29d9c
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

Double Tap Screen On or Off requests 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Double Tap Screen On or Off APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Double Tap Screen On or Off for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.8.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.8.4 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Double Tap Screen On or Off APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b099fc199f7f3189b643ed6c88f29d9c.

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