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Overview of the Energy Bar Application
The Energy Bar application provides a customizable energy bar positioned at the top of your screen to display the current battery level. You may be surprised to find that such a straightforWard battery indicator can reveal vital information. For instance, once you plug in the charger, you'll witness an impressive animation detailing how the battery is charging. The pulsating animation paired with the progress bar not only reflects the current battery level but also shows how much the battery has charged since connecting your device to the power source.
If your phone's battery is fully charged, expect the line to span the entire width of the screen.
Conversely, as the battery drains, you'll notice the Energy Bar Shortening in length.
With the latest app update, Energy Bar has gained enhanced integration within your device, now functioning as an Accessibility Service. For users, this means improved reliability and seamless operation with the system. Additionally, the user interface allows for various configurations of the bar while it's actively displayed on your screen.
Energy Bar Efficiency
This all sounds fantastic! But what about the Energy Bar's impact on battery consumption?
This question excites me greatly because Energy Bar emphasizes the importance of efficient battery usage (isn't that the reason you downloaded the app?). It remains quietly on the screen, exerting nearly 0% load on CPU. If there’s a change in battery level, Android activates Energy Bar. Once activated, it swiftly updates itself before returning to a dormant state. Even better, when you turn off your screen, Energy Bar enters deep sleep mode, meaning it doesn't track battery level changes while the screen is off.
Screen Burn-in Consideration
The Original Energy Bar app has been utilized for several years by users with AMOLED devices without reported issues. Nonetheless, there is no guarantee that it won’t occur.
Accessibility Service Requirement
To operate effectively, Energy Bar must run as an Accessibility Service on Android devices, which allows it to display on the Lock Screen. It does not monitor or read user data. This feature is particularly beneficial for individuals who might struggle to interpret numerical data, as it offers a more visual representation of battery information.
Out of the Box Features
✓ The Energy Bar can be adjusted from one Pixel wide to cover the entire status bar (pro feature).
✓ It operates with almost 0% CPU load, waking only to reflect changes in battery levels.
✓ Users can set the origin of the Energy Bar to left, center, or right.
✓ The Energy Bar can disappear during full-screen activities (like apps, videos, Images, games, etc.).
✓ It can also be programmed to change colors automatically based on the Live battery level.
✓ The Energy Bar suppoRTS a single color, multiple color segments, or gradients (professional version).
✓ You can choose any color imaginable for your desired configuration.
✓ There is a stylish pulsating animation featured whenever a power source gets connected to your device.
Screen Burn-in
Over the years, the original variant of the Energy Bar app has been widely used by customers on their AMOLED screens, and feedback has been positive without significant complaints. However, it's worth noting that there are no ironclad assurances against potential burn-in scenarios.
