How to Show a Photo Slideshow While Charging #

Turn idle charging time into a digital photo frame. StandBy plays a slideshow from your own gallery whenever the phone is charging.

Get StandBy free on Google Play

Steps #

1. Install StandBy and grant photo access.

2. Choose the Photos mode.

3. Set the slideshow interval.

4. Dock the phone on its side while charging to start the slideshow.

Features #

• Plays photos straight from your gallery

• Adjustable slideshow interval and smooth cross-fades

• Great for desks, shelves, and nightstands

• Free

Frequently asked questions #

Can my phone be a digital photo frame? #

Yes — StandBy’s Photos mode plays a slideshow from your gallery while the phone charges.

Where do the photos come from? #

From your own device gallery; you choose what’s shown.

More guides #

• Keep Screen On While Charging

• Phone Into a Nightstand Clock

• Android Clock Screensaver

• Always-On Weather Display

Explore StandBy #

• All clock faces

• iOS 17 StandBy on Android

• Phone as a nightstand clock

• Setup guides