Introducing the Configurable Energy Bar
The Energy Bar is a dynamic feature that adds a configurable battery level indicator at the top of your screen. This simple yet effective battery bar provides crucial information about your device's battery status. When you plug in your charger, prepare to be amazed by the intricate details of the animation that accompanies the Energy Bar.
The pulsating animation, combined with the bar, not only indicates the current battery level but also shows how much the battery has charged since connection.
Visual Indicators of Battery Status
- Full Charge: The line will stretch across the entire width of your screen.
- Depleting Battery: The length of the Energy Bar will decrease accordingly.
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Latest Updates
The latest update enhances the Energy Bar's integration with your device through an Accessibility Service. This means the Energy Bar is now more reliable and fits seamlessly with your system. Additionally, a user-friendly UI allows you to configure the bar while it’s live on your screen.
Out of the Box Features
- Configurable width from 1 pixel to full status bar (Pro feature).
- Minimal CPU load, activating only when battery level changes.
- Origin of the Energy Bar can be set to left, center, or right.
- Ability to hide on fullscreen content (apps, videos, images, games, etc.).
- Automatic color changes based on live battery level.
- Options for mono color, multiple color segments, or gradient (Pro feature).
- Customization to assign any color for your favorite configuration.
- Pulsating animation when a power source is connected.
Efficiency and Battery Consumption
One of the most common questions is about battery consumption. The Energy Bar is designed with efficiency in mind. It operates silently on your screen, using almost 0% CPU load. When the battery level changes, Android wakes up the Energy Bar, updates it, and then returns to sleep. Moreover, the bar goes into deep sleep when the screen is off, ensuring it doesn’t monitor battery changes unnecessarily.
Accessibility Service Requirement
To display on the lock screen, Android requires the Energy Bar to run as an Accessibility Service. Importantly, it does not read or monitor any data. This feature is especially beneficial for users who may have difficulty reading numbers and prefer visual data.
Charging Animation Issues on Samsung Devices
If you experience issues with the charging animation, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Accessibility.
- Navigate to Visibility Enhancements.
- Uncheck Remove Animations if it is checked.
Screen Burn-in Concerns
Users have utilized the original version of the Energy Bar on their AMOLED devices for several years without complaints regarding screen burn-in. However, while there are no guarantees, it is worth noting that some users may still experience this issue.
