Problem: My Android phone’s screen dims after a set period of time. I am able to keep the phone from sleeping when it’s plugged into the charger, but still, after a set amount of time, the dimming happens. This is an annoyance when I have the GPS on in the car. If I want to undim the screen, I need to tap on the screen which will move the map (and disable the My Location centering). Or, I can tap on one of the zoom buttons, but then I have to click on the other zoom button.
Solution: KeepScreen Lite. What this app does is keep your screen from dimming when certain apps are running. It’s just what I needed!
After you install KeepScreen Lite, open it and select Applications.
Just click on the apps (max. of 2 at this time) that you want to link to KeepScreen Lite. I selected Google Maps and My Tracks (sometimes I like to see the live GPS stats like speed, distance, elevation, etc.). After saving the settings, click on Start/Stop Service. This toggle persists even if you turn off your phone.
When you are using an app that is linked to the KeepScreen Lite service, you will see a little desklamp icon in the status bar to show you that it is active. It works great. Highly recommended.
To get this app, just head to the Market on your Android phone and search for KeepScreen Lite or go to the app page at Androlib.com and point your camera at the QR code using Barcode Scanner.