Limit App usage and screen time statistics on Google Android 15
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Google Android 15 / 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
- On
- Control
- Can be limited
- Effort
- a minute or two
How to do it
Open Settings, select Apps, tap Special app access, open Usage access, and revoke permissions from non-essential apps and services.
Usually found under: Settings > Apps > Special app access > Usage access
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Digital Wellbeing and specific apps will be unable to monitor which apps you launch and how long you use them.
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.