Android Screen Timeout

Question

I know its possible to use a wakelock to hold the screen, cpu, ect on but how can I programmatically change the "Screen Timeout" setting on an Android phone.

Answer 1

The Settings.System provider offers a SCREEN_OFF_TIMEOUT setting that might be what you are looking for.

Answer 2

Above is correct:

Settings.System.putInt(getContentResolver(),Settings.System.SCREEN_OFF_TIMEOUT, DELAY); 

But also include permission in manifest:

android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS"