Keep Your Android Screen From Turning Off When Charging

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Do you want your screen to stay on while your Android is charging? This How.com.vn article teaches you how to enable Android developer options that let you charge your device without turning off the screen.

Quick Steps

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap "Build number" in About 7 times.[1]
  3. Go to Developer options in Settings.
  4. Enable the "Stay Awake" toggle.
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Open your Android’s Settings.

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  1. How.com.vn English: It’s the gear icon icon in the app drawer.
    You'll also find it at the top-right corner of your notification panel.[2]
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Scroll down and tap "About."

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  1. How.com.vn English: This section may be called About phone or About device.
    It should be near the bottom of the list under the "System" header.[3]
3

Activate developer mode.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Tap Build number 7 times.
    After the first few taps, you’ll see a message that says you’re about to enable Developer Mode. Keep tapping until you see a message confirming that Developer Mode is enabled.[4]
    • If you don’t see Build number, it’s buried under another menu. Tap the menu item called Software information (or something similar) to find it.
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4

Open your developer options.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Tap the back button to return to Settings, then tap Developer Options.
    You'll need to scroll down the Settings menu to find it.
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Enable "Stay Awake" mode.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Slide the “Stay Awake” switch to the icon position.
    Your phone or tablet will now charge with the screen on/awake.
    • If you’re using an older version of Android, you may have to check a box rather than slide a switch.[5]
    • You don't have to disable Developer Mode after doing this.
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      How.com.vn English: Darlene Antonelli, MA
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      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed 71,352 times.
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      Updated: February 5, 2024
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