Limit App usage and screen time statistics on Samsung One UI 7
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Samsung One UI 7 / 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, search for Usage data access, and switch off permissions for apps you want to prevent tracking your app activity.
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Restricted apps cannot monitor your screen time or app usage 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.