At a glance
- Latest version
- v6.3.0c (608771196)
- Updated
- Oct 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
- APK size
- 5.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.1+ (API 22)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Sep 24, 2019 (at least)
- Permissions
- 15 (4 sensitive)
- Website
- kanetik.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Wakey - Control your screen sleep and brightness is an app by Kanetik in the Tools category, listed since at least September 2019. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, display over other apps and package usage stats.
What's new in v6.3.0c
Quite a few behind-the-scenes fixes, including several Google Play Store policy fixes (no longer using Advertising ID for support reasons, new "About" page to give attribution for OSS libraries used, allow opt-out of analytics)
Fix for CPU Mode killing itself when the screen went off.
Some users are reporting an issue where Wakey disables itself shortly after being enabled. If you are experiencing that, please contact me at [email protected], I need help understanding what's happening. Thanks!
Description
From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.
Have you ever wanted to keep your device's screen on longer than normal? Want to make your screen go to max brightness when you are using navigation or viewing your vacation photos? With Wakey, you can keep your screen on as long as you like.
Wakey keeps your screen on, on your terms - make the screen really bright, dim, or even completely dark - but the phone's still awake and working. Wakey can also be set to keep your screen on when certain apps or games are active, or when the device is charging, or even when you are looking at the device.
Wakey is battery friendly - it will keep the screen awake only when you need it. You can enable it manually with the big bulb right in the app at any time, and tap it again or use the notification to disable it.
Note: Wakey might misbehave if task killers or battery savers are running. Xiaomi devices running MUIU 8 seem particularly unable (or unwilling) to be kept awake by any means, so I have removed support from most Xiaomi devices. If you happen to get it installed on one, and it doesn't work, please let me know at [email protected].
Wakey Premium (in-app upgrade) has several features that will make your life even easier:
FaceWake Keep your screen awake as long as you are looking at it.
AppWake Automatically keep your screen awake when certain apps are in the foreground.
ChargeWake Automatically keep your screen awake when it's charging.
Tasker Plugin You can use Tasker or Locale to customize Wakey more than ever! Set Wakey to react to whatever triggers Tasker supports. Night-time browsing? Set the screen to remain on & dim. Using nav during the day? Set the screen on full brightness. You now have more control than ever!
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 24, 2019.
- Certificate issued to “DoubleP90” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Mar 8, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Sep 24, 2019
- Antivirus scan passed Oct 25, 2020
- Signed byCN=, OU=, O=DoubleP90, C=
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)FC:67:5C:BC:2F:D7:88:BA:11:61:BB:D6:41:C0:51:8D:A8:2C:00:F8
- File MD54217c268337dee72a83a239ecaab0b8c
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
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Permissions (15)
Wakey - Control your screen sleep and brightness requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Advertising (custom) com.asfoundation.ADVERTISING
- Billing (custom) com.appcoins.BILLING
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.doublep.wakey.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wakey - Control your screen sleep and brightness APK: questions and answers
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 Wakey - Control your screen sleep and brightness 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4217c268337dee72a83a239ecaab0b8c.
