Stop the screen brightness from dimming on your Galaxy phone
Galaxy phones have adjustable displays, so you can change the brightness level based on the lighting and your surroundings. However, if your screen is constantly dimming and you would to change this, we have got a few useful tips for you to follow.
Note: Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartphones sold in other countries.
The proximity sensor is located at the top of your phone and detects movement. It activates during calls and will shut off the phone's screen when the phone is close to your face, so you don’t accidentally touch the options on the screen when talking.
If your display keeps randomly shutting off, check to make sure that the proximity sensor is not blocked by a case or screen cover.
If you notice that your phone's screen gets dark and then brightens, it may be due to the Adaptive brightness feature which changes the screen's brightness based on the amount of light detected. This feature is designed to help save battery power, but you can turn it off if you prefer.
Navigate to Settings, and then tap Display. Tap the switch next to "Adaptive brightness" to turn the setting off. Then, adjust the Brightness bar until you have reached your desired level of brightness.
By default, your Galaxy phone's screen timeout is 30 seconds, meaning the screen will turn off automatically after this amount of time. If this is too fast, you can adjust the screen timeout to be longer.
Navigate to and open Settings. Tap Display, and then tap Screen timeout. From there, choose your desired amount. The maximum screen timeout is 10 minutes.
Note: This feature may be called "Smart stay" on previous OS versions.
The Keep screen on while viewing feature detects when you are looking at your phone's screen and will keep the screen turned on regardless of the screen timeout setting. You should activate this feature if you would like your phone’s display to stay on continuously as you use it.
Navigate to and open Settings. Search for and select Keep screen on while viewing, and then tap the switch next to "Keep screen on while viewing" to active the feature.
Note: This feature may be called "Lock automatically" on previous OS versions. The Secure lock settings will only appear if you have a lock screen set up.
When you have a lock screen set up, your phone will automatically lock itself after a set amount of time. However, with the Secure lock settings, you can adjust the length of time your device will remain unlocked after the screen switches off.
Navigate to and open Settings. Tap Lock screen, and then tap Secure lock settings. Enter your security credentials, and then tap Auto lock when screen turns off. Next, choose your desired amount of time before the phone locks. The maximum amount is 30 minutes.
Note: You can only adjust the settings when Power saving is off.
Some power saving modes will make your phone's screen dim in order to save battery life. However, you can turn off Power saving if you prefer a brighter screen.
Navigate to and open Settings. Tap Battery and device care, and then tap Battery. Tap Power saving, and then choose your preferred settings. Finally, tap the switch at the top of the screen to turn on Power saving.
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