Limit App usage and screen time statistics on LineageOS 22
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: Off
Phones / LineageOS 22 / 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 limited
- Effort
- a minute or two
How to do it
Open Settings, select Apps, go to Special app access, tap Usage access, and revoke permissions for any non-essential apps.
Usually found under: Settings > Apps > Special app access > Usage access
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Apps stripped of this permission cannot track screen time or app frequency.
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.