SecondScreen

Change your device's resolution & density when connected to an external display

"SecondScreen" is an advanced app for power users that allows you to customize your Android device's resolution and density when connected to external displays. Tailored for rooted devices, it enables features like always-on desktop mode in Chrome, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi automation, and immersive mode for a seamless experience on larger screens. With a profile-based interface and Tasker integration, you can easily switch settings based on the type of display you are using.

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By:: Braden Farmer
Downloads:: 4,845,346+ 6.52K
Rating:: 4.08
(15,140) 26 new ratings
Version:: 2.9.4 (Last updated: 2024-09-14)
Version code:: 186
Creation date:: 2014-07-14
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
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Size:: 2.19M
Email:: fa*****@gmail.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 20 hours ago

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# 21,693 ▲ 11

User reviews

Pros

Enables users to utilize their Android phones as a desktop computer with external displays.
Allows customizations for screen resolution, DPI, and other display settings.
Facilitates using remote work applications or gaming on larger screens.
Works well with HDMI output and external monitors.
No need to root the phone to use the app.

Cons

Does not revert settings (DPI, resolution) back to previous state after disabling the profile.
Inconsistent application of settings to connected displays.
Issues with compatibility related to notches on devices.
Some users experience crashes or deadlock scenarios.
The need for manual adjustments to display settings can be frustrating.

Most mentioned

Difficulty restoring settings after disconnecting from an external display.
Inconsistent behavior of display settings.
Challenges with using the app on devices with notches.
Desire for additional features, such as refresh rate adjustments.
Positive impact on using Android devices for remote work and gaming.

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User reviews

First off, thank you to the developer for making this app. This is supremely useful for lots of different use cases. For me, I can now use XR glasses and take advantage of the full 16:9 display. The only thing that would make this better is a little more polish. As others have mentioned, there are some DPI issues when turning the display configuration off. This is remedied by restarting your phone so not a big deal, but would be nice if that was not necessary.

Kevin Weng, 2024-12-14

Works pretty well. Forces the phone into some odd pseudo-desktop mode, despite not ticking any related options. Main issue is not restoring the phones DPI to previous setting after unloading your profile. It's not a big hassle to change it back manually, but would be more polished if it worked automatically.