As manufacturers have tried to push the limits of bezel-less design, we've seen several "solutions" arise. Pop-up cameras and later notches were the first big trends, and they've both stuck around for a while. Another long-standing option is the hole-punch camera cutout. We've seen some clever methods for hiding the hole-punch, but we've also seen some manufacturers and developers of third-party apps use the cutout in creative ways. Energy Ring by XDA Recognized Developer jagan2 is a cool app that puts the hole-punch to use by turning the cutout into a battery indicator. The app was recently optimized for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series.

For those not familiar with Energy Ring, the idea is to utilize the space around the hole-punch rather than hide it. There are a lot of customizations at your fingertips, such as configuring the width of the ring, the direction of depletion, changing colors based on battery level, and more. There are a few extra features for paid users, but there is enough in store to keep free users satisfied. The developer says there is a very minimal effect on CPU and battery.

energy ring galaxy s20 ultra
energy ring galaxy s20 ultra

Energy Ring was originally made available for the Samsung Galaxy S10 and later came out for the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy Note 10 series. Now, the app works on the S20 series. Note that there is a specific app for each supported device. The app linked below is specifically for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and the 5G variants.

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