Limit App usage and screen time statistics on Sony Android (Xperia) 15
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Sony Android (Xperia) 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, navigate to Apps, tap Special app access, and disable Usage access for non-essential applications.
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 monitor which other apps you use.
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.