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AnyAOD + LED — Release Notes

Version History

Version 1.8.8(Build 159) public release
  • User interface reworked: switch AOD Elements on straight from the overview, options grouped logically
  • New: show up to four calendar events one below the other
  • Bug fix: only calendars that are switched on are shown
  • Translations completed
  • Write to me any time: Whenever there is a problem, something bothers you or you have ideas: Just drop me a line: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or: contact form in the settings). Every message makes my day! :)
Version 1.8.7(Build 156) public release
  • File import optimized with a new safety layer
  • Display of long lists sped up
  • Setup optimized and hints adjusted (Xiaomi, Redmi, Oppo, Honor)
  • Various languages improved and small errors fixed
  • Write to me any time: Whenever there is a problem, something bothers you or you have ideas: Just drop me a line: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or: contact form in the settings). Every message makes my day! :)
Version 1.8.6(Build 155) public release
  • Album art in the Media Player (optional) — two layouts with options
  • AOD element “To-Do” reworked / optimized
  • More configuration options for Landscape
  • New charging indicator
  • Presets extended / optimized
  • Flash when opening fixed / improved
  • Write to me any time: Whenever there is a problem, something bothers you or you have ideas: Just drop me a line: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or: contact form in the settings). Every message makes my day! :)
Version 1.8.5(Build 153) public release
  • New Tap Scheme “F”: assign Single-, Double- and Triple-Tap yourself
  • Mini icons avoid the screen curve and the Border automatically
  • Battery icon can be docked to the Connection Icons at the top
  • Connection Icons update instantly when the signal changes
  • All presets reworked
  • Write to me any time — problems, questions, ideas: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the contact form in the settings. I'm always happy to hear from you!
Version 1.8.4(Build 152) public release
  • Hide notifications automatically after a time you choose
  • Two new styles with matching presets: Particle Wave and a colored app icon (your colors)
  • Tap system and preset system optimized
  • Smoother automatic brightness
  • Noticeably lower battery use
  • Write to me any time — problems, questions, ideas: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the contact form in the settings. I'm always happy to hear from you!
Version 1.8.3(Build 151) public release
  • Preset Manager: new filter (now four levels).
  • Preset Pack 8.5: six more Presets
  • Automatic on/off improved Switch AnyAOD on during an off-phase and it stays that way until the automation resumes (manually or automatically).
  • Various small bug fixes Fixed a bug where switching Presets changed the Tap-Scheme.
  • Write to me any time (problems, questions, ideas): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Every message makes my day!
Version 1.8.2(Build 147) public release
  • Preset Manager with filter search Filter Presets by features, style family or type of Notifs.
  • Preset Pack 8: 10 new Presets with different styles and feature sets.
  • Setup improvements: Better help when setting up “unrestricted battery usage”.
  • Languages improved
  • Write to me any time (problems, questions, ideas): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or the contact form in the settings). Every message makes my day!
Version 1.8.1(Build 146) public release
  • New Notif style “Particles → Particle Wave”
  • New style option “Transition” (for Notif “Border”)
  • New style option “Scale” (for Notif “Dot” / “Icon” / “Label”)
  • New style option “Punchhole” (for Notif “Dot”)
  • Automatic adaptation (e.g. “Border”) to the display shape
  • Presets revised and extended
  • Feedback welcome: Whenever there are problems, criticism or ideas - please let me know :) Send me a mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the contact form in the settings.
Version 1.8.0(Build 145) public release
  • New Notif styles “Quantum Field” and “Name Rain”
  • Share and import Presets (including Presets from others)
  • Presets extended with the new Notif styles
  • Much lower battery use (animations + Pocket Mode)
  • Tap / Longpress work correctly again - Various small bugs fixed, languages polished
  • Feedback welcome: Whenever there are problems, criticism or ideas - please let me know :) Send me a mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the contact form in the settings.
Version 1.7.8(Build 144) public release
  • Setup-Wizard: the new wizard guides you through the first start – setting up the app takes 2 minutes :)
  • Many Presets modernized, extended and small bugs fixed
  • All Notif-Presets now already carry (deactivated) AOD elements (so you can switch over quickly at any time)
  • The "Symbol" Notifs are now FREE (Single and Multi)
  • Feedback welcome: Whenever there are problems, criticism or ideas - please let me know :) Send me a mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the contact form in the settings.
Version 1.7.7(Build 142) public release
  • Weather: new "3-day forecast" Layout with many Sub-Layouts
  • Weather temperatures now in °C and °F
  • New calendar options and optimizations
  • New battery style "Pure" (straightforward, modern and very easy to read)
Version 1.7.6(Build 139) public release
  • Automatic activation: AnyAOD switches itself on & off automatically within a daily time window
  • Tap-Gestures: New options for the Tap-Schemes (i.e. "Off" + "switching Screen Mode"...)
  • Tap-Gestures: Optimizations & Fixes.
  • Fixed a bug where a slow connection or a screen rotation cancelled the purchase
  • Feedback welcome: Whenever there are problems, criticism or ideas - please let me know :) Send me a mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the contact form in the settings.
Version 1.7.5(Build 134) public release
  • New element "Notepad": Jot down any notes (multi-page too) and bring them up any time with a tap on the AOD – from your shopping list to the facts for your next meeting.
  • The Notif-Style "Firefly" is FREE from now on and forever.
  • Presets updated and the new elements integrated
  • Feedback welcome: Whenever there are problems, criticism or ideas - please let me know :) Send me a mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the contact form in the settings.
Version 1.7.4(Build 132) public release
  • New animation effect "Afterglow": enable an afterglow for all Solo running-light animations
  • Three new presets ("+Run") with fast running-light animations (62 presets in total)
  • New languages: a warm welcome to Thailand, Vietnam and more...
Version 1.7.3(Build 129) public release
  • New "Solo" Multi animation style (Notifs cycle through like a chase light)
  • New Notif text effect "Outline" and "Halo"
  • New Presets (now 55 in total)
  • Fixed a small bug on manual language change
  • Fixed a small bug in some Presets (clock style: analog / digital)
  • Big system maintenance: The app has been moved to Google's latest build tools. Please check your usual workflows - and let us know if you notice anything. Thanks for testing along!
Version 1.7.2(Build 125) public release
  • "Tap & Gestures" section: Use gestures on the AOD to switch your favorite Presets / Screen Modes, change brightness, and much more.
  • Main screen optimized: Reach all key features & sections directly from the main screen.
  • Screen orientation: choose between auto-rotation and fixed (portrait) view
  • mproved display on small screens
  • Languages updated
Version 1.7.1(Build 121) public release
  • Long-press a notif to hide or delete it
  • Faster access to configuration: in the AOD and Notifs tabs, long-press an AOD element / notif to jump straight into its configuration
  • New options for the battery display
  • Presets reworked
  • Translations polished
Version 1.7.0(Build 118) public release
  • Preset Manager: subcategories + Favorites tab.
  • Preset Pack 7: 14 Notifs presets (7× Single / 7× Multi) + 5 Eco presets.
  • New notif "Firefly": up to 10 fireflies (Single/Multi).
  • Ripples: new effect "Fireworks" – shoot up fast, fade gently.
  • Border: new effect "Snake" in freely configurable segments.
  • To-Dos: variable letter spacing supported.
  • Pocket Mode: "Darkness + motion" distinguishes motion more reliably.
Version 1.6.1(Build 116) public release
  • Notifs perfectly placed in Portrait / Landscape - change Notifs without configuration
Version 1.6.0(Build 115) public release
  • Full Backups Back up all settings, app colors, Labels and styles at the touch of a button Share the backup file with other devices / people
  • “Analog” Clock Style Freely configurable with numerous styles and options
  • Pocketmode optimized “Darkness + Motion” option now more finely configurable
  • New Presets Four new Presets with the new analog clock
Version 1.5.10(Build 114) public release
  • Presets reworked and improved
  • Improved user interface
  • Technical optimizations
  • Payment library updates
Version 1.5.9.2(Build 112) public release
  • Internal stability improvements
  • Payment library optimizations
Version 1.5.9.1(Build 111) public release
  • New: Update cards show the most important changes at app start
  • Color picker now defaults to maximum brightness & saturation
  • Full-screen calls no longer require an additional permission
  • New battery layout "Number" — shows only the charge level as a number
  • Four new presets — 37 in total now
Version 1.5.9(Build 110) public release
  • New: Update cards — the most important changes shown compactly at app start after updates.
  • Color picker now shows colors at maximum brightness and saturation by default.
  • Leaner & more private: showing calls in full screen no longer requires an additional permission.
Version 1.5.8(Build 109) public release
  • New: The Status-Card in the "HowTo & Help" section shows your configuration status at a glance — tap directly to jump to the matching setting.
  • Improved First-Run-Hints
Version 1.5.7(Build 108) public release
  • Modernized display - app now uses the full screen correctly on all devices
  • Instructions & FAQs revised
  • Operation simplified in several places
  • Two new presets (now 33 in total)
Version 1.5.6.5(Build 105) public release
  • Improved brightness control for flexible adjustment of AOD and notification brightness
  • Auto-brightness with a new default curve for better values right from the start
  • Translations updated
Version 1.5.6.4(Build 104) public release
  • New: X sliders can be centered / reset
  • Translations revised in many languages
  • Presets improved
Version 1.5.6.3(Build 103) public release
  • New in the color picker: color wheel and slider for more intuitive selection
  • User interface refined and unified in several places
  • Small design improvements for a more cohesive overall look
Version 1.5.6.2(Build 102) public release
  • Improved automatic app color detection for notifications
  • Option to reset all colors (including manually set ones)
Version 1.5.6.1(Build 101) public release
  • New options for automatic color detection for notifications
Version 1.5.6(Build 100) public release
  • App colors can now be detected and applied automatically
  • Visual improvements to the user interface
Version 1.5.5.12(Build 99) public release
  • First-launch hints reworked / bugs fixed
  • Button positions adapted to the navigation type (gestures / soft buttons)
  • Setup list can now be permanently collapsed
  • Minor optimizations
Version 1.5.5.11(Build 98) public release
  • Updated and fixed first-run hints
  • Adjusted button positions for the active navigation mode (gestures / soft buttons)
  • Minor improvements
Version 1.5.5.10(Build 97) public release
  • Added Live-Test-Button to Screen-Modes
  • Minor improvements
Version 1.5.5.9(Build 96) public release
  • Fixed an issue where changes were not shown immediately in the live preview
  • Minor improvements to the user interface
Version 1.5.5.8(Build 95) public release
  • Added new languages
  • Improved existing languages
Version 1.5.5.7(Build 94) public release
  • Improved setup: instructions and settings paths now match your device (manufacturer & Android version)
Version 1.5.5.6(Build 93) public release
  • Weather "Symbol" layout now shows min/max temperature
  • Improved previews: clock and date with real values, calendar with sample appointment
  • NotifBadges on OPPO/OnePlus/realme: system-native colored icons
  • Overflow protection: max. 8 NotifBadges per row
Version 1.5.5.5(Build 92) public release
  • Improved First-Run-Hints
Version 1.5.5.4(Build 91) public release
  • AOD & Notifs tabs reworked + new hint when content is hidden
  • Bugfix: incorrect notification layout in the mini-preview
Version 1.5.5.3(Build 90) public release
  • New Pocket-Mode system (sensor state & multiple heuristic methods)
Version 1.5.5.2(Build 89) public release
  • Fixed an issue where Pocket-Mode did not turn off the display correctly
  • Improved algorithm for "Automatic Brightness"
Version 1.5.5.1(Build 88) public release
  • Energy-Manager optimized
  • All Presets optimized
Version 1.5.5.0(Build 87) public release
  • New: Choose the scope of the brightness settings
  • New: Color picker with saved slots, copy / paste and sharing
  • New: Fixed width for clock, date, weather and battery (for more reliable alignment)
Version 1.5.4.7(Build 84) public release
  • Automatic brightness now with time-based scheduling
  • Dimming / booster for automatic brightness
Version 1.5.4.6(Build 83) public release
  • New notification style → "Icon" (shows the app icon)
  • Optimized UI elements
Version 1.5.4.5(Build 82) public release
  • Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, a call was not correctly passed through as a notification
Version 1.5.4.4(Build 81) public release
  • Optional: Full-screen call screen or call banner
Version 1.5.4.3(Build 79) public release
  • Improved permission indicators
Version 1.5.4.2(Build 78) public release
  • Improved onboarding & first-run hints
  • Energy screen: more options to save battery
  • Fixed wrong indicator in setup step "Apps"
Version 1.5.4.1(Build 75) public release
  • Font picker revamped: categories, favorites, better handling
  • New fonts (+18)
  • New presets (+2)
Version 1.5.4(Build 74) public release
  • New feature: Override the label name of your notifications with your own words (e.g. 'Outlook' → 'Email')
  • All existing languages fully translated
Version 1.5.3.5(Build 73) public release
  • Fixed typo
  • Unified slider style
Version 1.5.3.4(Build 72) public release
  • Weather AOD element: Fixed a bug that always showed the placeholder instead of real data
  • Weather AOD element: The displayed length of city names can now be adjusted
  • Notifications: App system notifications are no longer shown as visual alerts — only real notifications are passed through
Version 1.5.3.3(Build 71) public release
  • Finished new languages: NL, SV, DA, NB, FI
Version 1.5.3.2(Build 70) public release
  • Added new languages: NL, SV, DA, NB, FI... Hi there :)
  • Small bug fixes
  • Optimizations
Version 1.5.3(Build 67) public release
  • New feature: Tap a notification to open the corresponding screen directly in the respective app.
Version 1.5.2.7(Build 65) public release
  • Improved translations
Version 1.5.2.6(Build 64) public release
  • Minor improvements and bug fixes under the hood.
Version 1.5.2.5(Build 63) public release
  • Stability improvements: AOD service now more reliable on older devices (Android 12)
Version 1.5.2.4(Build 62) public release
  • New AOD element 'Alarm'
  • New AOD element 'Steps'
Version 1.5.2.3(Build 61) public release
  • Privacy settings expanded
Version 1.5.2.2(Build 60) public release
  • Privacy enhanced
  • Performance optimised
Version 1.5.2.1(Build 59) public release
  • Improved feedback / ticket form
Version 1.5.2(Build 57) public release
  • Streamlined main screen with new Setup checklist
  • New Notification style: Border (Multi)
  • New notification animations
  • New presets
  • New fonts
  • Expanded onboarding, How-To and FAQs
Version 1.5.1.2(Build 56) open test
  • Added more languages
  • Privacy-relevant source code now publicly available on GitHub
Version 1.5.1.1(Build 55) open test
  • Added more languages and improved existing translations
Version 1.5.1(Build 54) open test
  • New: Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish now available
Version 1.5.0.2(Build 53) open test
  • Improved help section
Version 1.5.0(Build 51) open test
  • Device-specific setup tips on first live start
  • Expanded "General" section in Help & FAQ
  • New Presets
Version 1.4.9(Build 49) open test
  • New presets added
  • mproved help section — clearer instructions, updated FAQs
Version 1.4.8(Build 48) open test
  • New notification animations: Double Pulse, Sawtooth, and Heartbeat
  • Minor UI polish in settings lists
  • New Presets
Version 1.4.7(Build 47) open test
  • Added 2 new Presets
  • Improved Connection Icons
Version 1.4.6(Build 46) open test
  • Renamed "Universal Mode" to "Minimal Mode"
  • Minimal Mode: AOD tab disabled, only multi notification signals available, animation locked to steady
  • pdated and expanded FAQ texts
Version 1.4.5(Build 45) open test
  • Improved Mode selection: available Screen Modes now adapt more clearly to the selected Base Mode
  • Enhanced user guidance in Setup
  • Added Accessibility Service disclosure with explicit consent (Agree / Decline) for Google Play compliance
  • All pre-permission dialogs now offer clear accept and cancel options
  • All permission dialogs now offer clear accept and cancel options
Version 1.4.3(Build 43) closed test
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Polished translations in all supported languages
Version 1.4.2(Build 42) closed test
  • Notification style 'Border' now with 'multi' option
  • New themes added
  • New presets added
Version 1.4.1(Build 41) closed test
  • New: Color & gradient themes for AOD screen
  • New: AOD screen rotation option
  • New: Compact mode for weather display
  • Added 3 presets
Version 1.4.0(Build 40) closed test
  • New font options for Clock / Date / alendar sub-elements (hours / minutes, weekday / day / month, date / event-title etc.)
  • All configuration controls are now clearly labeled with their associated AOD element (e.g. 'Letter Spacing' → 'Weather Letter Spacing')
  • New presets
  • Massive code cleaning
Version 1.3.9(Build 39) closed test
  • Added trial period: Try all PRO features free for 30 days
  • (ends automatically, no charges)
Version 1.3.8(Build 38) closed test
  • New format option in AOD element 'Date'"'.
  • New 'segmented' font-weight options in AOD elements 'Clock' / 'Date'"'
  • Polished translations in all supported languages
Version 1.3.7(Build 37) closed test
  • Performance improvements and optimizations.
  • Added new fonts
Version 1.3.5(Build 35) closed test
  • Added new presets
  • Refined How-To-/Help-Screen
Version 1.3.4(Build 34) closed test
  • New Screenshots for the Preset-Manager
  • Added new fonts
Version 1.3.3(Build 33) closed test
  • Added two new presets
  • Refined permission management
Version 1.3.2(Build 32) closed test
  • New spacing slider for Dots & Labels – customize the gap between notification dots and labels
  • Vertical layouts for Clock & Date – stack hours/minutes or weekday/day/month vertically, with individual font weights per line
  • New outline options for Clock & Date – separate outlines for hours/minutes and day display
  • Redesigned Preset Manager – new filter views: All / Free / Pro / My Presets
  • Added 5 new presets
Version 1.3.1(Build 31) closed test
  • Improved UI layout and user guidance for a smoother experience
  • Added quick access to Preset Manager directly from AOD and Notifs tabs
  • New Permission management with steps & indicators
Version 1.3.0(Build 30) closed test
  • Improved UI layout and visual clarity across all tabs
  • Revised Quick Guides for clearer, step-by-step instructions
  • Polished translations in all supported languages
Version 1.2.9(Build 29) closed test
  • Improvements in Preset-Manager
  • New presets
  • Improved size & alignment of NotifBadges
Version 1.2.8(Build 28) closed test
  • Improved outline-rendering
  • Notification style 'Line' now with 'multi' option
Version 1.2.7(Build 27) closed test
  • New screenwidth system for more accurate rendering across all devices
  • Optimized UI elements
  • New presets
  • Expanded help options
  • Minor improvements and bug fixes
Version 1.2.5(Build 25) internal
  • Added new AOD-elements
  • Added new gesture modes / options
  • Added new fonts
Version 1.2.4(Build 24) internal
  • Label alignment fix
  • Small Improvements
Version 1.2.3(Build 23) internal
  • New, more reliable positioning method for height / width
  • Optimized, more compact UI elements.
  • Simplified user guidance.
Version 1.2.2(Build 22) internal
  • New Presets, new triple-tap option.
  • New Permission management
Version 1.2.1(Build 21) internal
  • New Presets
Version 1.2.0(Build 20) internal
  • New signal style "Line" - improvements
  • UI-optimizations
  • New options in "mode"-tab
  • New presets
  • Improved localization
  • Notification style 'Ripple' now with 'multi' option
Version 1.1.9(Build 19) internal
  • Minor bug fixes and imporvements
Version 1.1.6(Build 16) internal
  • Minor optimizations for Android <12
  • Added Privacy Screen
  • New notification style 'Ripple'
Version 1.1.5(Build 12) internal
  • refined animation "breath". Added translations.
  • Added new fonts
Version 1.1.4(Build 11) internal
  • New mode: "Pure Mode" — no accessibility service required
  • New Quick Settings tile
  • New signal type: "Line"
  • Minor optimizations
Version 1.1.0(Build 10) internal
  • New AOD-Element: Connection-Icons
  • New AOD-element: Divider
  • All elements: Alignment
  • Presets: 7 finished Presets
Version 1.0.8(Build 9) internal
  • Refined Purchase Process, finalized localization
  • Added How-To-/Help-Screen
Version 1.0.7(Build 8) internal
  • Added In-App-Pro-Purchase
  • Powerful Preset Manager (save, export, share presets)
Version 1.0.6(Build 7) internal
  • UI improvements, refined buttons, updated translations, added info screens
  • Added new fonts
Version 1.0.5(Build 5) internal
  • Technical update for Play Store compliance. No functional changes
  • Improved Preset System
  • Added new fonts
Version 1.0.4(Build 4) internal
  • Technical update for Play Store compliance. No functional changes
Version 1.0.3(Build 3) internal
  • Technical update for Play Store compliance. No functional changes
Version 1.0.2(Build 2) internal
  • Technical update for Play Store compliance. No functional changes
Version 1.0.1(Build 1) internal
  • Initial Play Store Release
  • Added Presets

Pre-Release Builds

Private Builds (2020 - 2024)

Version 0.9(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'Notif badges'
  • Added settings screen
  • Added new fonts
Version 0.8(No Build) internal
  • Added new AOD Element 'Second Divider'
  • Added Fontpicker for all existing elements
Version 0.7(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'Connection Icons' WIFI / Cellular
  • Letter spacing for some elements
Version 0.6(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'Divider'
  • Added global color for all AOD elements
  • Added new fonts
Version 0.5(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'Calendar'
  • Added Fontweight for some elements
  • Added full range color picker für notifications
Version 0.4(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'ToDo'
  • Added Alignment for some elements
  • Added Fontweight for some elements
Version 0.3(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'Weather'
  • Added Fontpicker for Clock
Version 0.2(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'Battery'
  • Added Alignment for all elements
  • Added Notification Style 'Labels'
  • Lots of bug fixes
Version 0.1(No Build) internal
  • Added AOD Element 'Clock'
  • Added AOD Element 'Date'
  • Added Live-Config (preview)
  • Added Position X, Y, Size
  • Added Notification Style 'Dots'
  • Lots of bug fixes