Turn off App usage and screen time statistics on LineageOS 21
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: Off
Phones / LineageOS 21 / App usage and screen time statistics
The system tracks how often you open specific applications and how long you look at your screen. This information is primarily processed locally to generate wellbeing reports.
- Goes to
- Apple, Google
- Default
- Off
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings, search for Usage access, and revoke permission for any apps you do not want collecting screen time data.
Usually found under: Settings > Apps > Special app access > Usage access
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Apps denied usage access cannot display or manage screen time statistics.
What is collected
App launch times, time spent in apps, notification counts, device unlocks.
It aims to help users monitor and manage their digital habits and screen time.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.