Break.Down.Timer

Break.Down.Timer

A timer with intermediate notifications

Jens Pfahl Timer

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Description

This is a handy timer that lets you set notifications ("breaks") during the timer's duration.

Imagine this scenario: You have 45 minutes for a walk and should return halfway through.
So, set the timer duration to 45 minutes, define a break at the halfway point, and start the timer.
You will now receive a notification (audio, vibration, device notification) once the halfway point is reached,
AND, of course, when the entire time has elapsed.

Other scenarios include notifications every 15 minutes to keep track of the elapsed and remaining time.
Or to receive notifications shortly before the timer expires.

The notifications are coded as audio signals and/or vibrations so you can recognize the breaks without having to look at the display.
The pattern is very simple: A short beep means "1," a long beep means "5." "Beeeeep beep," for example, means "6."
All signals begin with a short "bep-bep" sequence to attract your attention.

Thanks to the audio and vibration patterns, you'll be notified of the timer's progress without having to take your smartphone out of your pocket.
This is especially convenient during workouts or other outdoor activities.

<b>Features:</b>
- Up to 20 notifications ("breaks") during a timer run
- Audible and haptic feedback
- Intuitive patterns to indicate the current reached break
- Two different timer modes, "Timer" and "Clock"
- Various predefined "break" presets
- Save your own presets
- Various color and audio schemes

For more information see <a href="https://bdt.jepfa.de">bdt.jepfa.de</a>

If you like the app please star it on <a href="https://github.com/jenspfahl/BDT">Github</a>

What’s new (1.5.0)

* Emit audio signals even when in Do Not Disturb mode, with opt-out (#20)
* Add option to mute audio signals if device is also muted
* Small UI adjustments for larger screens
* Add Chinese language

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.5.0 current
b4d341ab8ebe26d8…
2026-03-12 54 MB API 24
1.4.1
962a3a05824f2531…
2026-01-18 54 MB API 24
1.4.0
33d88e88cb64d8bb…
2026-01-07 54 MB API 24

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Exact alarmsTrigger actions at a precise time.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • bdt.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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