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Essentials

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Version 10.2 (23)
Published 1/25/2026
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Size
24.08 MB
Android
8.0+
Downloads
141
Architecture
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Security Scan
Verified Safe
✓ Scanned with ClamAV, APKiD, and Quark-Engine
What's New
https://github.com/sameerasw/essentials/compare/v10.1...v10.2/
Description
Essentials: The all-in-one toolbox for your Pixel and other Android devices. Features Tools - Maps Power Saving Mode: Optimize battery usage during Google Maps navigation by managing screen state (requires Shizuku or Root). - Are we there yet? (Travel Alarm): Never miss your stop again. Set a destination and get notified when you are nearby. Features real-time distance tracking in the status bar and Live Activity support on the lock screen. - DIY Automation: Create custom automations based on device triggers (e.g., app launches, time) or states (e.g., screen on/off, battery level). - Screen Off Widget: An invisible widget that can be placed on the home screen to quickly lock the device without using the power button. Now with configurable haptic feedback. - Caffeinate: A Quick Settings tile to keep the display awake indefinitely or for a set duration. - Sound Mode Tile: A Quick Settings tile to toggle between Ring, Vibrate, and Silent sound modes. - Button Remap: Long-press or double-tap hardware buttons to trigger various actions like flashlight, camera, or custom shortcuts. Supports screen-off remapping with Shizuku or Root. - Link Actions: Intercept and manage how links are opened, allowing you to choose specific apps for different link types. - Snooze System Notifications: Automatically snooze persistent system notifications that cannot be dismissed normally. - App Freezing: Easily freeze/unfreeze apps to save battery and system resources. Includes auto-freezing, frozen app shortcuts, and a dedicated management UI. - App Lock: Secure your applications with a dedicated app lock feature. Integrated with Quick Settings for easy toggling. - Flashlight Enhancements: Advanced flashlight control with smooth fade-in/out, volume key intensity adjustment, global brightness controls, and live activity support. - Screen Locked Security: Protect your device by disabling sensitive Quick Settings tiles and power menu when the device is locked. - A keyboard: That no one asked for. - Watermark: Watermark your captures and EXIF data Visuals - Status Bar Icons: Detailed control over which system icons (WiFi, Data, Battery, etc.) are visible in the status bar. - Notification Lighting: Display a customizable lighting effect with styles (Glow, Spinner, Stroke), per-app colors, flashlight pulse support, and ambient display improvements. - Dynamic Night Light: Automatically toggle Night Light mode based on the currently active application. Quick Settings Tiles A collection of useful tiles to toggle system settings: - UI Blur: Toggle system-wide UI blur effects. - Bubbles: Toggle notification bubbles. - Sensitive Content: Toggle the visibility of sensitive notification content on the lock screen. - Tap to Wake: Toggle tap-to-wake functionality. - AOD: Toggle Always on Display. - Caffeinate: Keep screen awake. - Sound Mode: Toggle Ring/Vibrate/Silent. - Mono Audio: Toggle mono audio output. - Notification Lighting: Toggle Notification Lighting service. - Locked Security: Toggle Screen Locked Security. - Dynamic Night Light: Toggle Dynamic Night Light. - App Freezing: Toggle app freezing functionality. - App Lock: Toggle application lock. - Flashlight: Toggle flashlight with brightness adjustment support. - NFC: Toggle NFC functionality. - Flashlight Pulse: Pulse flashlight for notifications - Stay Awake: Using the developer options - Maps Power Saving Mode: Easier access - Adaptive Brightness: Especially for Pixels Requirements - Android 6.0 or higher (Feature support may vary) - App permissions are optional, Grant necessary permissions for each feature - Targetted for Google Pixel devices - Tested on Google Pixel 7 (Android 16 beta program) Shell Providers (Shizuku & Root) - Essentials supports both Shizuku and Root as shell providers for executing advanced system-level commands. - Shizuku: Make sure to get the latest version of Shizuku preferably from a fork such as yangFenTuoZi/Shizuku* or other not from the Google Play as it is no longer well supported especially with Android 16 QPR1 up. - Root: If your device is rooted, Essentials can bypass Shizuku and use root privileges directly for features like Button Remap and App Freezing. *yangFenTuoZi/Shizuku: https://github.com/yangFenTuoZi/Shizuku
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