PHSmart Alarm - Technical Overview
Smart Alarm is a functional alarm clock application designed for Android 5.0+. It features customizable recurrence, holiday integration, and advanced stop mechanisms to prevent accidental dismissal.App Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | V2.7.6 (Released 2026/01/28) |
| OS Requirement | Android 5.0+ |
| Package Info | Full Multi Languages, Universal Architecture |
| Screen DPI | 120dpi, 160dpi, 240dpi, 320dpi, 480dpi, 640dpi |
| Status | Premium; Untouched APK; MD5: 7a89d92da8bf409ade43dca2db2dc386 |
Core Functional Features
- Repeat & Scheduling: Supports weekly repetition on specified days. Includes a US Public Holiday exclusion filter.
- Audio & Vibration: Supports SD card music files as alarm tones. Features a gradual volume increase mode and two-stage vibration strength to prevent startle responses.
- UI Customization: Transparency settings allow the system wallpaper to serve as the app background. Alarm and snooze button sizes are adjustable to prevent accidental input.
- Dismissal Mechanics: Optional math problem solving or number entry required to stop alarms. Hardware keys (Side, Back, Menu) can be mapped to stop, snooze, or volume functions.
- System Integration: Options to toggle sound/vibration in silent mode and force speaker output when headphones are connected.
Permissions & System Logic
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
PREVENT_DEVICE_FROM_SLEEPING | Maintains active state during alerting. |
CONTROL_VIBRATOR | Manages haptic feedback settings. |
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED | Re-configures alarm timers upon device reboot. |
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE | Handles backup and restoration of alarm settings. |
MODIFY_GLOBAL_SETTINGS | Displays next alarm time on the system lock screen. |
Technical Notes and Disclaimers
- Power Management: Alarms will not trigger if the device is powered off. Users must add the application to the exclusion list of any task killers or power-saving utilities to ensure background reliability.
- Storage Dependency: If the SD card is unmounted at the time of the alarm, the system will revert to the default ringtone.
- Change Log (V2.7.6): Resolves a regression introduced in V2.7.4 that caused alarm delays or failures in specific environments.
- Liability: Use is at the user's own risk; the developer does not guarantee compatibility across all hardware or assume responsibility for missed alarms.