YACO - Important System Infos always visible APK
App information
Version 1.9.12 (#304)
Updated 2019-06-16
APK Size 2.6 MB
Requires Android Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean)
Offered by Christian Kaiser
Category Free Tools App
App id com.chk.permanentclock
Developer's notes Important data (date/time, battery, GPS, data connection...) always in view!
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What's new in YACO - Important System Infos always visible 1.9.12
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Download the latest YACO - Important System Infos always visible application, version 1.9.12, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Tools app is developed by Christian Kaiser and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 1.9.12, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
That's what these "overlay" apps are for: to display some information all the time, not caring whether the app "below" is a fullscreen app or not. Of course it may overlap other data on the screen, that is why it is very flexible about what data to show, how abbreviated, omitting unnecessary units (don't tell that your physics teacher...), and a quick-hide feature.
"YACO" comes from "Yet another [Clock] Overlay" - I put "clock" in brackets, as it started with a clock, but now it grew to an app showing a whole bunch of information! What could the YACO acronym now stand for? I have no idea.
The app is free and was developed for fun and learning.
Displayable items:
✓ time with and without seconds, date and weekday
✓ battery state, approximate remaining charge/discharge time
✓ GPS data available with speed, height, climb/sink rate and count of satellites, coordinates. Fun to watch in a plane.
✓ there's also the connection state:
Wifi: SSID, speed, frequency, IPV4 address, up-/download indicator, daily or monthly data volume, current up-/download rate
Mobile: connection type, roaming warning, provider, signal strength, up-/download indicator, daily or monthly data volume, up-/download rate
inactive Mobile (DualSIM): signal strength, to be able to see the connection strength of the inactive SIM
AAAAND as just mentioned DualSIM support (>= Android 5.1): information about the voice SIM: carrier, signal strength, roaming warning
It is Android 6 permission restrictions aware, so when you get an Android error "Screen Overlay Detected", or if you are not able to grant a permission by touching the button in the dialog where you shall grant it, it is easy to temporarily disable YACO for 5 minutes using its notification entry's "pause" button. It will automatically re-appear after that time. Simple and effective.
This inconvenience can even be circumvented if you allow YACO to be an "accessibility app" (using a shortcut link inside the app's "Info" page makes it easy). Then it can watch out for the permission dialog and disable itself until it's safe to show up again. This way you have an overlay that does not intervene with the permission popup. Yet you must trust me that I don't use the behaviour checks for anything except the hide and show for that sole purpose (BTW: I do promise I don't!).
If your device has a proximity sensor, covering it can hide YACO so that the items below are uncovered.
I'd like to have feedback (can be done in the app). This is very important for me.
More information is given at the app's homepage, https://android.chk.digital/yaco/. This app lives and grows and improves using your feedback.
Permissions:
- GPS - well, for GPS data
- Access Phone State, Network state, Coarse location data: for the information about the data connection, the Android APIs I use need these.
This app uses Accessibility Services. Well- only if you choose to use the Auto-Hide feature! It is not necessary.
App permissions
YACO - Important System Infos always visible 1.9.12 APK requires following permissions:
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 4.8/5 based on Less than 100 reviews
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5 ★ Love the app and it's content display. Have been looking for something like this for my android headunit in my car as when I'm displaying a full screen map and not navigating there is no clock on display. This has now changed that. Well done developer for such a great easy to use app with so many adjustable functions. You truly have saved me lots of agro from the wife nagging me because she can't see the time.
5 ★ Cool Thnks dev
5 ★ YACO is a perfect tiny app with an amazing WOW factor! YACO customization options are extensive.YACO can display not only time information, but also information regarding connection, wifi, battery, GPS, ..., in a compact, yet easily viewed format. My only request is that all information be displayed on a single line, where possible. If data exceeds line width, wrap remaining data. However, wrap each single data item, in its entirety. The icon or data indicator would be considered as integral to the data item. Enhancement please:-) I happily recommend YACO.
5 ★ Fine application
5 ★ I was looking for a clock I could see on top of full screen apps and found this. It works wonderfully and I've had no major problems with it. Dev is extremely responsive for bug fixes and feature suggestions. I recommend this app to everyone who spends a lot of time using full screen apps that hide the notification bar. It is highly useful to be able to have the time and battery status visible no matter what app you are using.
5 ★ Really great app I just want an option to fine-tune the height as it's a bit to the top also a font changing feature would be nice :)
5 ★ Great app
5 ★ Very useful and customizable. Allows you to monitor the time and battery above other full screen applications.
5 ★ Works great. Just what I needed. Helps knowing battery and time no matter what app you use.
5 ★ Wow, I found a small bug and the developer fixed it within hours. Amazing. This app and the developer rock :)
5 ★ Works like a charm highly recommended.
5 ★ Great for games. While. Playing games like clash of clans and such like that are fullscreen, it is easy for time to get away from. You this app doesn't obstruct or hinder gameplay. Very useful
5 ★ Now I can watch YouTube while exercising and be mindful of the time and battery level, without having to interrupt my exercise to touch the screen. Thank you!
5 ★ very cool
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