Energy Ring: Universal Edition

Battery, Cam/Mic/GPS Access indicator around your punch-hole camera lens!

Energy Ring: Universal Edition

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By: IJP
Version: ER_UNI_7.5 (Last updated: 2024-10-29)
Creation date: 2020-03-18
Permissions
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • read battery statistics
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

This is the original battery indicator around punch hole cameras, Energy Ring. Beware of dangerous fake Apps.

With the latest update, Energy Ring can glow up when any App/System accesses camera / microphone / GPS, this is courtesy of Access Dots App integration.

Energy Ring + Access Dots = Access Rings!


Supported Devices:
* Galaxy Z Fold 2/3, Z Flip (3), S10, S20, S20 FE, S21, S22, Note 10, Note 20 series, Z Flip (5G), A60/51/71, m40, m31s
* Pixel 4a (5G), 5 (a), 6 (pro)
* OnePlus 8 Pro, 8T, Nord (2) (CE)
* Motorola Edge (+), One Action, Vision, G(8) Power only, G40 Fusion, 5G (UW) Ace
* Huawei Honor 20, View 20, Nova 4, 5T, P40 Lite, P40 Pro
* Realme 6 (pro), X7 Max, 7 pro, x50 Pro Play
* Mi 10 (pro), 11
* Redmi Note 9(s/pro/pro max), Note 10 pro (max), K30(i)(5g)
* Vivo iQOO3, Z1 Pro
* Oppo (Find) X2 (Neo) (Reno3) (Pro)
* Poco M2 Pro
* Oukitel C17 Pro

If you have a device with punch hole camera, reach out via email to get support added!

Similar Apps for other Devices:
Energy Bar Curved Edition for S8/S9/S10/+ - http://bit.ly/ebc_xda
Energy Bar Curved Edition for Note 8/9 - http://bit.ly/ebc8_xda
Energy Bar - http://bit.ly/eb_xda

Adds a configurable Energy Ring around the camera lens indicating current Battery level. Dive into the various configuration options, not only you can quickly glance and get the battery info but, Energy Ring adds an accent to your phone's camera lens.


Got a full charge? The Ring will be a 360 degree wrap around the front camera lens.
Battery depleting? So will the arc of Energy Ring.

Out of the box features:-

✓ Energy Ring can be configured from a width of 1 pixel to a donut thick ring
✓ Energy Ring puts almost 0% load on CPU, as it wakes up only to reflect any change in battery level
✓ Energy Ring's direction can be configured as clockwise/bidirectional/anti-clockwise
✓ Energy Ring can hide on fullscreen content (apps, videos, images, games etc)
✓ Energy Ring can be configured to change colors automatically depending on the live battery level
✓ Energy Ring could have a mono color/multiple color segments/gradient (pro)
✓ You can literally assign any color in the world for your favorite configuration
✓ Energy Ring has a number of cool animations whenever a power source is plugged into your device


All that is cool! But what about Energy Ring consuming Battery?!

This is one of the most exciting question for me to answer. Energy Ring more than anything understands that you need to utilize your battery efficiently (after all, that's why you installed the App, right? ;) .) Energy Ring sits on the screen silently putting almost 0% load on CPU, if battery level changes, Android wakes up Energy Ring. Once awake, Energy Ring quickly updates itself and goes back to sleep. And to be that extra efficient, the Ring goes on deep sleep when you turn off the screen, meaning it doesn't even read changes in battery level when the screen is off.

Accessibility Service Requirement:
Android requires Energy Ring to run as an Accessibility Service, to be able to display on Lock Screen. It does not read/monitor any data, whatsoever. This is especially useful for people who have disability to read numbers and work better with visual data.

No charging animation?
Settings > Accessibility > Visibility enhancements > Remove Animations > uncheck if it's checked.


Energy Ring disappearing on Xiaomi devices?
Setting>Apps>Manage apps>Energy Ring> Turn on Autostart

Screen burn-in:
The original variant of the App, Energy Bar has been used over several years by users on their AMOLED devices, there has been no complains. But there is no claim that it may not happen.

Re-enable after exiting power saving mode:
If you enter into power saving mode, Energy Ring will be disabled by the System, to re-activate you must restart your device.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • The app's primary feature of displaying a ring around the camera is appreciated by many users.
  • Some users found the app reliable and useful for quickly checking battery levels.
  • It has been reported to work well in the background without significant interference.
Cons
  • Many users are frustrated with intrusive ads that have started appearing, especially fullscreen ads during charging.
  • There are reports of unwanted changes to features, such as the inability to disable certain pop-ups without paying.
  • The app has been criticized for using excessive RAM compared to similar applications.
Most mentioned
  • Intrusive ads appearing frequently.
  • Loss of previously available features without purchase.
  • Increased RAM usage causing concern among users.
User reviews
Love it! I really like this app. I wish there were a few more customization options, however, like the ring disappearing when in landscape mode (like when you're watching a video or playing a game). I also have privacy concerns about this app, and would like to see an audit be performed to make sure there is no maliciousness in this app.
by Josh Keith, 2024-10-31

The ring disappears sometimes and lands on random areas on my screen at others. Despite some quirks it was a really great app. Now? I don't know what the "Universal" part is but it launches an ad page every time I open my phone which is ridiculously intrusive. If this isn't remedied very soon I'm deleting the app - never wanted premium features anyways. Galaxy Flip 3 Update: Selected ring style was changed on it's own and ring disappeared despite app settings turned on. Deleted app.
by Juli Caruso, 2024-06-24

I installed on Pixel 8a, when I record videos or pics on the rear facing camera, the ring is on-screen, working as it should, but when I switch it to the front facing camera, the ring disappears. I want to record vlog style videos and be able to see the ring so I am aware of where the lens is, because nothing is more irritating than watching a video where the person is staring over my shoulder, because when they recorded it they were looking at their face on the screen instead of at the lens
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