Android PowerManager WakeLock – Deprecated

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The Android SDK tells me that PowerManager.SCREEN_DIM_WAKE_LOCK and similar constants are deprecated as of API Level 17. It also says that FLAG_KEEP_SCREEN_ON can be used in most situations.

But what if this is not the case? In particular, I want to be able to have the screen dimmed but not shut off entirely. What are other, "better" alternatives – or aren't there simply any?

I must say, android devs loves deprecating the stuff all over the sdk. They might have some random deprecation generator who tell them on each release which ones to mess with. — xmen, Jun 25 '13 at 11:44

score 17 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 19 '23 at 13:31

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There is currently no better alternative as to actually use the deprecated WakeLock.

Actually you have another alternative (but not better). You can use the FLAG_KEEP_SCREEN_ON in combination with changing the system brightness manually from inside your activity (example).

But what if this is not the case?

I'm having a similar situation in which I need the screen to be constantly on from a Service (so the Activity.getWindow() is not available). In this case i use the deprecated WakeLock until Android comes up with a new API.

edited Apr 19 '23 at 13:31

Suraj Rao

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answered Mar 18 '13 at 07:06

Twinone

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Thanks! That's what I decided to do, too. – Ingo Bürk Mar 18 '13 at 10:06

Android PowerManager WakeLock – Deprecated

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