Limit App usage and screen time statistics on Samsung One UI 8
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Samsung One UI 8 / 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, tap Apps, tap the three dots icon, choose Special access, and restrict Usage access for non-essential apps.
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Selected apps will no longer track your screen time or app launching 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.