[Samsung] Always On Display app icon

[Samsung] Always On Display

Find useful information quickly and easily without turning the screen on.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · com.samsung.android.app.aodservice

3.0 (136 ratings) 500M+ downloads v8.8.42.4 28.4 MB Android 13+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked Details

At a glance

Latest version
v8.8.42.4 (884204000)
Updated
May 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size
28.4 MB
Requires
Android 13+ (API 33)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Apr 26, 2016 (at least)
Permissions
84 (6 sensitive)
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

[Samsung] Always On Display is an app by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2016. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.2.51.3, the APK grew from 15.8 MB to 28.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 13. It asks for 84 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including read phone status and identity, read calendar and display over other apps. Compared with version 5.1.35.3, it adds 11 new permissions (“Read calendar”, “Read phone status and identity”, “See all installed apps” and 8 more) and drops 3 (“Package usage stats”, “Read shared storage” and “Modify shared storage”).

Ratings

3.0out of 5136 ratings
  • 5 ★40%
  • 4 ★3%
  • 3 ★13%
  • 2 ★4%
  • 1 ★41%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v8.8.42.4

We've fixed an error where the AOD clock would occasionally appear cut off. (S10, S10+, S10 5G)

Description

From the listing uploaded by “freelancefreethinker”.

Find useful information quickly and easily on the Always On Display without turning the screen on. ▷ Just tap to show AOD. - Tap only when necessary to view the clock and other useful information! - Configuration path: Settings > Lock screen > Always On Display > Display mode ▷ Now AOD has landscape view too! - Rotate your device to the desired orientation. - Double tap the AOD clock. Then, the button that allows you to switch between portrait view and landscape view will appear. (※ Landscape view for AOD is available from the Samsung Galaxy S10.) ▷ There are plenty of clock designs to choose from. Pick a clock style you like! - Digital clock, Analogue clock, World clock, Edge clock, Calendar, Image clock, AGIF, etc. - You can also add an AGIF to the AOD screen. - Configuration path: Settings > Lock screen > Clock style ▷ Find useful information and check widgets without turning the screen on! - Try different widgets on the AOD by double-tapping the clock area. - Types of FaceWidget: Music controller, Today's schedule, and Next alarm - Configuration path: Settings > Lock screen > FaceWidgets ▷ AOD Themes - Download AOD-exclusive themes from the Theme Store. - Decorate your very own AOD screen using various themes. ▷ Adjust the brightness to four different levels! - Double-tap the AOD clock to reveal the brightness adjustment bar. - Use the AOD with the brightness you want at the moment you need it. - Configuration path: Settings > Lock screen > Always On Display > Auto brightness (※ Brightness adjustment is available from Galaxy S9 / S9+ due to H/W performance differences.) ※ Certain features may not be supported on some models. ※ If you want to know more about Always On Display, submit your enquiry using Contact us in the app. The following access authority are required for service delivery: [Required access authority] - Storage space : Used to display images stored on the device on the AOD [4.2.05.1] 1. Resolved an issue where the AOD clock would automatically switch to an AOD theme. 2. Fixed other bugs.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.51.3. Since v8.8.42.4 it requires Android 13+.

v8.8.42.4 LATEST May 4, 2025 28.4 MB TRUSTED v5.1.35.3 Dec 27, 2019 15.8 MB TRUSTED v4.3.28.4 Sep 18, 2019 15.9 MB TRUSTED v4.2.51.3 Apr 13, 2020 15.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Samsung Corporation” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified May 4, 2025
  • Signed by[email protected], CN=Samsung Cert, OU=DMC, O=Samsung Corporation, L=Suwon City, ST=South Korea, C=KR
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)9C:A5:17:0F:38:19:19:DF:E0:44:6F:CD:AB:18:B1:9A:14:3B:31:63
  • File MD5b175e366ba48dd8af7cc869b655b51a9
  • Uploaded by “freelancefreethinker” 24 followers · uploading since 2021

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Permissions (84)

[Samsung] Always On Display requests 84 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

[Samsung] Always On Display APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of [Samsung] Always On Display for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 13 or later. Version 5.1.35.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 9 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.1.35.3 · All versions

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

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the [Samsung] Always On Display APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b175e366ba48dd8af7cc869b655b51a9.

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