The Fake Power Off app convincingly simulates device shutdown using a subtle animation, effectively deterring unauthorized access without actually powering off the device. It may seamlessly be integrated with anti-theft apps and remains effective even when the device is locked.
Short demo: Link
- Download the app from the releases page and install it. (Outdated)
- Give the necessary accessibility and dnd permission.
- Enable Fake Power Off in the settings menu.
- Configure rest of the settings as needed, specially the dismiss sequence.
- Hold power button for ~5s for original power menu.
- FPO will dismiss the original power menu with a fake menu.
- Pressing any of the buttons will trigger the fake shutdown.
- Recover from the black overlay using the set dismiss sequence (Default: UUDD).
- You can also hard-restart the device (hold power button for ~10s), if unable to dismiss the black overlay.
- Some elements like fingerprint animation may be visible over the overlay, so turn off the lock-device setting.
- Everything else, may it be calls, notifications, alarms etc, wont be able to appear over the overlay.