Turn off App usage and screen time statistics on Google Android 16
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Google Android 16 / 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 switched off
- Effort
- a minute or two
How to do it
Open Settings, select Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, tap the three dots in the top right, and turn off usage access.
Usually found under: Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Screen time breakdowns, app timers, and daily unlock metrics will stop tracking.
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.