The curated algorithms and beautiful graphics my Samsung Z Flip 4 offers make it just so hard to look away. But I’m sick of missing important plot lines because I’m mindlessly looking at a TikTok recipe I’m probably never going to make. So, I’ve been limiting my screen time on my Android by setting screen times. I find it’s a good way to still participate in social media but also let me know when enough is enough. Review: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: A weekend later, I’m nearly sold If you’re also looking for a way to peel yourself off your Android screen, here’s how to set screen limits on your apps.
How to set app limits on your Android
Android has a built-in setting that lets you set a time limit for any app you’ve downloaded. I highly recommend setting time limits for social media if you find yourself turning to it without even thinking. Also: How to set better screen-time boundaries on your iPhone You’ll see a chart showing your daily average, which might be more of a shock than you expected. But don’t let it discourage you, just treat it as a wake-up call. And, if you’re curious as to which apps take up the most of your time, you can toggle the Chart widget (four vertical lines) to see the top three most used apps before deciding which timers to set. At the bottom of the individual app chart, toggle the timer icon (hourglass) and set a time limit. Tip: I usually allot an hour. I find it gives just the right amount of social media interaction throughout the day. Also: The 7 best Android phones Repeat the process to set a timer for another app. While it might be a pain to individually set timers as opposed to group apps together, it’s nice if you want to set different time limits.
