Issue / Question
Android: How - To: Disable sleep mode on a device
Applicable To
Android Devices
Resolution / Answer
Sleep Timeout
The Sleep timeout is configured in Display settings.
The Maximum time the display can remain on Battery is 30 minutes
Go to Apps
Select Settings
Select Display
Select Sleep
Select (15 seconds - 30 minutes)
StageNow can also be used to configure the setting using DisplayMgr : Set the Screen Timeout Interval
On AC or external battery power
(This will only be active when the device is connected to external Power source not while running on battery only)
Stay Awake can be enabled which will dim the display but prevent the device from sleeping
The enable the setting Developer mode needs to be enabled
Note: This will not affect operation in the expansion back Power Pack accessory is connected
To enable Developer mode and Stay Awake
Go Apps
Select Settings
Select Settings
Select" About Tablet"
Tap on Build number repeatedly until Developer mode notice is displayed
Go back one menu
Select "Developer Options"
Toggle "Stay Awake" to enabled
StageNow can also be used to configure the setting using the DisplayMgr : Stay Awake
