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How to Keep Android Screen On While Using OneNote
Question details
The user wants to prevent their Android phone's screen from timing out and locking while actively reading or working in the Microsoft OneNote app.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Reading notes or working within the OneNote app on a Samsung Galaxy A10 or similar Android device.
- Observed behavior
- The Android screen times out and locks automatically because the OneNote app does not have a built-in feature to keep the screen awake.
Keeping your screen on continuously will consume your Android device's battery much faster. Ensure your phone is sufficiently charged or plugged into a power source if you plan to keep the screen awake for an extended period.
Increase the System Screen Timeout Duration
Since OneNote lacks an internal "keep awake" feature, extending your Android device's global screen timeout is the most direct way to keep the screen on while reading notes.
This method will affect all apps on your device. Once you finish using OneNote, you may want to change the setting back to conserve battery life.
Unlock your Android device and tap the 'Settings' app (gear icon) from your home screen or app drawer.
Scroll down and tap on 'Display' (on some devices, this might be labeled 'Display & brightness').
Tap on 'Screen timeout' or 'Sleep'. Select a longer duration, such as 10 minutes or 30 minutes, to prevent the screen from turning off quickly while you use OneNote.
Enable 'Keep screen on while viewing' (Samsung Devices)
If you are using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone (like the A10), you can use the built-in facial recognition feature to keep the screen awake as long as you are looking at it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the OneNote Android app have a built-in 'keep awake' setting?
No, the Microsoft OneNote app for Android currently does not include an internal setting to prevent the screen from going to sleep. You must rely on your device's display settings to manage screen timeouts.
Can I force the screen to stay on only when OneNote is open?
Natively, Android does not offer per-app screen timeout settings. However, you can use third-party automation apps available on the Google Play Store, such as Tasker or Keep Screen Awake, to create rules that prevent the screen from locking only when specific apps are running.
Why does my Samsung Galaxy A10 screen turn off so quickly?
By default, most Android devices have a short screen timeout (usually 30 seconds) enabled to conserve battery life. Unless you adjust this under Settings > Display, the screen will automatically turn off regardless of which app you are using.
