How to Use an Android As a Level Tool: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

Information regarding exactly how level a surface is can be crucial in building projects of all sorts. You can now turn your Android into a level tool with a free app.
STEPS

1

TYPE IN "LEVEL TOOL" INTO THE PLAY STORE APP.

2

SELECT AN APP FROM THE LIST SUCH AS "CLINOMETER."

3

CLICK "INSTALL." Then, select "Accept and download" in the level tool installation screen to install the app. Click "Open" to begin the level tool when ready.

4

PLACE YOUR ANDROID ON THE SURFACE YOU WISH TO MEASURE. You'll see a bubble in the middle of the screen. The bubble will shift forward and back, left and right, based on the angle the surface is at. You can read the degrees from the center on the panel in the middle.

5

CLICK THE MENU BUTTON. Select "Settings" for additional options like shutting off the screen time out.

6

CLICK "DISABLE SCREEN TIMEOUT" TO ALLOW YOURSELF TO USE THE APP AS LONG AS NEEDED.

7

SELECT "S/C" FROM THE MENU TO CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE LEVEL TOOL.
TIPS
For more accuracy the "calibrate" tool in the pro version is a good idea.
WARNINGS
The level tool for Android is generally for estimating purposes primarily.
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Categories: Android
Recent edits by: 80_Calo, Maluniu, LillyDel
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