Alarm, clock, timer and stopwatch mode
About this app
Clock is a privacy-conscious open-source clock, based on AOSP. Does not use internet permission, and thus is 100% offline.
Features:
• Set the alarms to a specific date;
• Flip and shake action to dismiss/postpone alarm;
• Turn off/postpone the alarm with the power button or volume buttons;
• For some Snapdragon devices only, the alarm is triggered when they are switched off
• Unfortunately, this feature may not work on some devices despite the presence of the "com.qualcomm.qti.poweroffalarm" system app.
• Swipe to delete an alarm;
• Duplicate alarms;
• Customizable alarm title;
• Customizable ringtone;
• Ability to play ringtones randomly;
• Light, dark or system theme;
• AMOLED mode for dark theme;
• Customizable interface;
• Digital or analog clock style;
• Display home time when traveling;
• Display the time in many cities around the world;
• Timer and stopwatch included;
• Possibility of sharing your stopwatch with your contacts;
• Customizable screensaver;
• Modern widgets;
• Customizable widgets;
• Support for tiles in quick settings (for Android 7+);
• Backup and restore application data (except custom ringtones);
• Material design;
• Dynamic colors for Android 12+;
Licensed under Apache-2.0.
What's New in v2.31
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Many fixes and improvements detailed here:
- https://github.com/BlackyHawky/Clock/releases/tag/2.31
Version history
Jun 30, 2026 · 6.6 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 2035
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Many fixes and improvements detailed here:
- https://github.com/BlackyHawky/Clock/releases/tag/2.31
SHA-256 4efc347cd14dcd6e1b91077b8af9e374b6a67e19563a7643233d972b851c7848
Jun 2, 2026 · 6.6 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 2034
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fix the app launching from the stopwatch notification
- - Fix the timer update if one timer is paused and another is started
- - Fix the "Pause alarm" field when selecting days of the week
- The other features of version 2.30 are retained and can be consulted here: https://github.com/BlackyHawky/Clock/releases/tag/2.30
SHA-256 c54921b56706d3412bf66d9ce3aee2075a7885e3ea0cf3ad8ec4a1dfd313e060
Jun 2, 2026 · 6.6 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 2033
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Many fixes and improvements detailed here:
- https://github.com/BlackyHawky/Clock/releases/tag/2.30
- **Notes:**
- - The "Notification reminder" setting has been reset to its default value (30 minutes).
- - The "Language" setting has been reset.
- - Due to the new ZIP format used when saving app data, older backups are now obsolete.
SHA-256 1912ed6edba63a462ec3268b45b0474c3fd90a0b481a7d75de47da96e945cee4
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 2.30.1 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Clock first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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SHA-256 Hash
4efc347cd14dcd6e1b91077b8af9e374b6a67e19563a7643233d972b851c7848
Signing certificate
91aec64808918f21cfec27339cc5bd3f529759fc79ac32ba4379531595bd375c
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