If you try to use 247timelapse on some devices, the incompatibility of our power saving algorithm with the manufacturer's Android implementation means that 247timelapse will not take photo when the screen is off. However, it will take photo with the screen off when it is connected to a power supply or screen on when not connected to power supply. To keep the screen on, simply leave 247timelapse app running in the foreground. To save power when screen is on, you could configure the screen brightness to minimum inside Settings -> General -> Screen brightness
This table list this the compatibility of Android devices we have tested on
Device name | OS Version | Take photo when | ||
screen off | screen on | screen off + connected to power supply | ||
HTC G1 | Android 2.3.7 (EzGingerbread) | √ | √ | √ |
Nexus One | Android 2.3.6 | √ | √ | √ |
Samsung Galaxy Nexus | Android 4.0.4 | √ | √ | √ |
Samsung Nexus S | Android 4.1.2 | X | √ | √ |
Samsung Galaxy Express 4G | Android 4.1.2 | X | √ | √ |
Samsung Galaxy tab | Android 2.3.6 | X | √ | √ |
Samsung Galaxy S | Android 2.3.3 | √ | ||
Samsung Galaxy S2 | Android 4.1 | X | √ | √ |
Samsung Galaxy S3 | Android 4.1 | X | √ | √ |
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom | Android 4.2.2 / 4.4.2 | X | √ | √ |
Sony Xperia Z | Android 4.3 / 4.4.2 | √ | √ | √ |