How to Enable the Accessibility Service for SnapTidy.
SnapTidy uses Android's Accessibility Service to power its floating capture button and smart screenshot tools — including long (scrolling) screenshots. This permission lets SnapTidy detect when you tap the floating button and perform the scroll-and-stitch capture for you, all 100% on your device. SnapTidy never reads your screen content for any other purpose, and it works fully offline . Because every phone brand customizes Android a little differently, the exact path to the Accessibility settings varies. Below you'll find the general steps. Quick note on the warning screen: When you enable an accessibility service, Android shows a scary-sounding system warning ("full control of your device"). This is a standard message Android shows for all accessibility apps it's required so apps like screen readers can work. SnapTidy only uses it to detect your tap on the floating button and capture screenshots. Nothing leaves your phone. The General Steps (Works on Most Phones) Open SnapTidy and tap Enable Accessibility when prompted (or open your phone's Settings). Go to Settings → Accessibility . Look for Installed apps , Installed services , or Downloaded apps . Tap SnapTidy . Toggle the Switch On . Confirm by tapping Allow / OK on the system dialog. Return to SnapTidy — the floating button is now ready. Accessibility Select SnapTidy Switch On Tap Allow Watch on YouTube Android 14+ users, read this first: On Android 14 and newer, the system will automatically turn off an app's Accessibility Service if the app is force-stopped — whether you do it manually (Settings → Apps → Force stop) or the system does it after long periods of inactivity. This is a built-in Android security behavior that applies to every accessibility app. If SnapTidy's floating button ever stops working, just re-enable the service using the steps below. To avoid it, don't force-stop SnapTidy and set its battery usage to Unrestricted (see the Troubleshooting section). Troubleshooting: The Service Keeps Turning Off If SnapTidy's floating button disappears after a while, your phone's battery optimizer is likely shutting the service down. Here's how to fix it on any brand: Go to Settings → Apps → SnapTidy → Battery and choose Unrestricted / No restrictions. Enable Autostart / Auto-launch (Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus) Look under Settings → Apps → Autostart and switch SnapTidy on. Lock the app in Recents Open the recent apps view, then pin/lock SnapTidy so the system doesn't clear it. Re-enable the service If it was disabled, just repeat the steps above for your brand. 100% Offline — SnapTidy Has No Internet Permission Unlike most apps, SnapTidy does not request the android.permission.INTERNET permission at all. It's not in the app — which means SnapTidy is technically incapable of connecting to the internet, sending your data anywhere, or loading ads and trackers. Everything happens entirely on your device: ✓ Screenshots, edits, scrolling captures, scans, and exports are all processed locally. ✓ Your images and screen content never leave your phone — there's no server, no cloud, no upload. ✓ No accounts, no tracking, no analytics calls, no ads. ✓ Works perfectly in airplane mode. Don't just take our word for it — verify it yourself: Android won't even allow an app to access the network without declaring the Internet permission. You can confirm SnapTidy doesn't have it: Go to Settings → Apps → SnapTidy → Permissions → three-dots menu → All Permissions . Check the " App permissions " / " Data safety " section on the Google Play Store listing. Inspect the app's manifest with any APK analyzer tool — you won't find android.permission.INTERNET . Because there's no network access, the Accessibility Service (used for the floating capture button and scrolling screenshots) can only ever work locally — it has no way to transmit anything off your device, even in principle. Your screenshots are yours. SnapTidy was built offline-first so your private screen content stays private — by design, not just by promise. Frequently Asked Questions Is the Accessibility permission safe? Yes. SnapTidy uses it solely to detect taps on the floating button and to perform scrolling screenshots. It works entirely offline and never sends your screen data anywhere. Why does Android show a "full control" warning? That's a standard system message shown for every accessibility app, it's how Android protects you. You're free to turn SnapTidy's service off at any time in Settings → Accessibility. Still stuck? Reach out to us and let us know your phone model — we're happy to help you get SnapTidy up and running.