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How to Get iOS 17 StandBy Mode on Android #

iOS 17 introduced StandBy — a full-screen ambient display that appears when you charge an iPhone on its side. StandBy brings that same experience to Android, free, using the phone you already own.

Get StandBy free on Google Play

Features #

Full-screen clock, photo, or widget display while charging
Activates automatically in landscape on a charger
Digital, analog, and retro flip clock faces
Night dimming that’s easy on the eyes

What is iOS StandBy? #

On iPhone, StandBy turns the lock screen into a glanceable display — a large clock, photos, or widgets — whenever the phone is charging in landscape. It effectively turns the phone into a bedside or desk display.

How StandBy brings it to Android #

StandBy for Android watches for the same trigger — charging plus landscape orientation — and switches to a beautiful ambient screen. You get comparable clock styles, a photo slideshow, and info widgets, with extra clock designs iPhone doesn’t offer.

Frequently asked questions #

Is there a StandBy mode for Android? #

Yes. StandBy is a free app that recreates iOS 17’s StandBy mode on any Android 8+ phone.

Does it cost anything? #

No, StandBy is free to download on Google Play.

iOS 17 StandBy Mode on Android — Free App — StandBy