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OFFICIAL MANUAL

User Manual

Find exactly what you need, from initial setup to starting monitoring.

Supports Ver 1.3.0
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01
First-time setupStart with the required permissions
 02
Choose a detection methodCompare the three detection methods
 03
Start monitoringSelect an area and begin
 04
TroubleshootingCheck stops, false alerts, and text recognition
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STEP 1

First launch and permission setup

First, allow the permissions required for screen monitoring.
  1. 1

    Launch the app and tap “Grant permissions and start.”

  2. 2

    Open each listed setting and allow the required permission.

  3. 3

    Setup is complete when every red indicator on the left turns green.

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STEP 2

Using the floating menu

After permission setup, a control panel appears over other apps.
👁️
Monitoring toggle

Start or stop monitoring.

🔒
Screen lock

Darkens the screen and prevents accidental touches. See STEP 6 for how to unlock it.

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Area selection

Select the part of the screen you want to monitor.

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Settings

Configure the detection method, alert sound, screen lock, and more.

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Exit

Close the floating menu and the app.

🔼
Minimize

Collapse the menu into a small control at the edge of the screen.

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STEP 3

Choose a detection method

Choose the detection method that matches what you want to monitor. Up to three areas can be configured independently.
Rectangular Change DetectionDetect broad changes

Rectangular Change Detection

Alerts you when anything changes in the selected area. Useful when the exact target is not fixed or when monitoring screen transitions.

Template Image ComparisonFind a specific image

Template Image Comparison

Alerts you when an image similar to a registered icon or item appears. Register the template image in STEP 4.

OCR ModeMonitor text

OCR Mode

Monitors the appearance of text or changes in wording. Select from Japanese, Latin, Chinese, Korean, and Devanagari recognition profiles.

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STEP 4

Register a template image

This setup is only required for Template Image Comparison. Register the shape of the image you want to detect.
  1. 1

    In Settings, tap “Select template image” and choose a screenshot containing the target.

  2. 2

    In zoom mode, move the target to the center and adjust it to an easy-to-see size.

  3. 3

    In brush mode, trace the part of the target you want to keep.

  4. 4

    Use “Auto outline” if needed to refine the target’s edge.

  5. 5

    Check the result with “Preview.”

  6. 6

    If it looks correct, save the cut-out image.

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STEP 5

Select the monitoring area and start

Draw a box around the area to monitor, allow screen capture, and start monitoring.
  1. 1

    Tap the area-selection icon in the floating menu.

  2. 2

    Choose the tab number you want to edit.

  3. 3

    Move the box to the desired area and adjust its size.

  4. 4

    Tap the check mark at the top of the screen to confirm the area.

  5. 5

    Tap the monitoring toggle.

  6. 6

    When Android asks for screen capture permission, tap “Start now.”

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STEP 6

Screen lock and how to unlock it

Darken the screen while monitoring continues and prevent accidental touches. Practice unlocking it before use.
  1. 1

    Choose an unlock method in Settings.

  2. 2

    Tap the lock icon in the floating menu.

  3. 3

    The screen darkens and normal touch input is disabled while monitoring continues.

  4. 4

    Unlock it using the configured method: swipe from both lower sides toward the center, triple-tap, or either method.

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SUPPORT

Troubleshooting checklist

If Monipato does not behave as expected, start with the item closest to your symptom.
✓

Monitoring stops midway

Check battery optimization, power-saving mode, and Game Booster settings. Setting the app’s battery usage to “Unrestricted” may help.

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No alert when the screen changes

Check the monitoring area, selected tab, detection method, sound and vibration settings, then adjust the threshold gradually.

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Too many false alerts

Exclude clocks, animations, blinking elements, and other continuously changing areas, then adjust the threshold toward less sensitive.

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OCR does not recognize text

Select the OCR profile that matches the script and make sure the text is not too small. Some scripts, including Arabic, are not currently supported.

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The screen lock will not unlock

Use the unlock method configured in Settings. Start the gesture within the app-controlled area rather than the system area at the screen edge.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions before using Monipato.

QCan I use it on an iPhone?
A

Due to Apple's policies, we were not able to release it as an iOS app for iPhone. As a result, Monipato is an Android-only app.

QAre monitoring images sent outside the device?
A

Screen monitoring is processed on the device.

QCan I monitor multiple areas at once?
A

You can monitor up to three areas and configure the detection method and settings separately for each tab.

QDoes the screen need to stay on?
A

Yes. The screen needs to stay on for screen monitoring. In Settings, there is an item called "Brightness while locked." Lowering that value lets you operate with reduced screen brightness while the screen is locked. For long sessions, consider using a power bank.

Once setup is complete, start monitoring.

When something changes, Monipato lets you know.

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