GoL Screensaver

Conway's Game of Life screensaver for Onyx Boox devices
AppID:me.haroldmartin.golwallpaper
Author:Harold Martin
License:MIT
Donation:
InRepoSince:2025-07-01
LastRepoUpdate:2025-07-01
LastAppUpdate:Unknown
LastVersion:1.0
Categories:Theming, Wallpaper
APK source:
Google Play:Check if it's there
icon GoL Screensaver generates and updates screensavers for Onyx Boox devices using Conway's Game of Life algorithm.

Features:
- Auto-updating screensaver based on Conway's Game of Life
- Customizable foreground and background colors (chosen specifically for color e-ink)
- Pattern picker for common Game of Life starting states.

Usage:
- Install the app on using F-Droid or building from source.
- Disable freezing in order to for the game to self-update
- Settings > Apps & Notifications > Freeze Settings > GoL Wallpaper (OFF)
- Note: Updates happen at most every 15 minutes and **only** with sufficient battery
- Launch the app!
- (Optional) Choose foreground and background colors in the app
- (Optional) Pick a starting pattern
- (Optional) Tap "Generate Next Step" to advance the Game of Life and update your wallpaper

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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device.

Packages

Version 1.0 (2025-07-01) no RB details available help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 15.0
  • MinVer: 9.0
  • ABIs: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

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