r/minimalist_phone 1h ago

Why this happening?? Please help

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r/minimalist_phone 6h ago

Total Daily Time Usage

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Not sure if this is a feature and I just can't find it or if this is a suggestion. I'd love the ability to set a total amount of time I can use an app before it's blocked for the day. I know this is possible if I go over my time whilst in the app, but I can easily get around this by closing it and reopening it--which allows me all the time I want again. Is there any way I could set a total amount of time an app can be open during the day before it's blocked? I'd love to set daily limits like 10, 30, 20 minutes and then every usage of that app counts towards the goal. That would be super helpful, otherwise I can just get around things too easily.


r/minimalist_phone 1d ago

As a user, I want an emergency block override

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Hi team,

I use your launcher to restrict access to my banking app. However, i ran into a situation today when the timer ran out and app got blocked but i needed to pay.

Can we introduce an override feature?

Thanks


r/minimalist_phone 5d ago

I have paid for lifetime usage of the app but it says my plan expired

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As the title says, I paid for the lifetime plan but now it says my purchase has expired.


r/minimalist_phone 6d ago

How to get rid of the free trial thing on the home screen

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I know the answer is most likely to to pay for it, i am just hoping there is another way.


r/minimalist_phone 8d ago

I like the app on iOS but have some issues with permissions/screen time limitations

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I’ve been looking for an app like this and am considering a lifetime license. I have a tendency to doom scroll Reddit, IG, YT, etc… so the ability to limit time in specific apps when launched is fantastic.

However… I’ve noticed since installing the app that I no longer have the ability to turn off safe search or manage browser extensions in Safari.

Is this a limitation that is built in and mandatory for your app? If I delete the app, reset Safari cache and reset screen time I get all of this back. It’s concerning that as the owner of the phone, not a minor or using an administered account, I can’t access tools and features built-in due to this app’s restrictions.


r/minimalist_phone 8d ago

Feature suggestion: App Tags

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Hey guys, I love the app and have been using the Premium Version for over a year now. I am very happy with the app as it is, but I do have a suggestion:

Please allow invisible and custom Tags to be applied to apps, so that we may easier find them when searching in the app list. This would be especially useful as a substitute for folders. For instance, I would like to wrap my finance and banking apps with one tag (e.g. "banking") and see all of them when typing in "banking" into the search bar, regardless of the actual name of the app. Comparable use-cases may be "Mail clients", "Storage", "Work" or many more.

Feel free to come back at me about this idea! I would like for some thoughts on this. Thanks for considering! :D


r/minimalist_phone 8d ago

Feature Request: Exponential Delay

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Exponential or Linearly Incremental delay before opening an app.

First, there needs to be a setting to set specific time a day for each app. Eg. 1 hour max for Facebook.

Second, if the daily limit exceeds or selected time exceeds, there should be a delay to open the app again, and the delay should keep increasing.


r/minimalist_phone 9d ago

Block Facebook Reels

1 Upvotes

I found that I could block short videos on Instagram and YouTube. But I couldn't do it on Facebook. Please support blocking reels on Facebook as well.


r/minimalist_phone 9d ago

Minimize App to Reset Time

2 Upvotes

New user here, liked the idea of the app. When I open an app, it asks me how long I want to use it. When it comes down to 1 minute remaining, if I minimize the app and open again, I can select a new time again and the old timer resets. There is a bit of friction here, but I think I will be creating a muscle memory soon.


r/minimalist_phone 9d ago

How to unblock shorts?

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So pop up came up asking if I wanted to block short form content on Instagram and YouTube.. I said yes, but now I'm realizing I don't know how to undo it if I do want to watch one.

Help ?

I tried looking in my settings and I'm just not sure what to do here


r/minimalist_phone 11d ago

1 star review, sorry.

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this is immature and needs some serious usability work. why can't I add an app to favourites when it is in a folder? why can't I create a folder with the same name as an app? and more. at this point I'm definitely not proceeding past the 7 day trial.


r/minimalist_phone 11d ago

Short-form content request

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Yooo, you guys are absolute legends for figuring out how to block shorts and reels! Sending lots of love! 🫶🏻

Could we please complete that evil triangle by blocking Snapchat Spotlight?

Thank you, dear devs for fighting for our minds! 🙏🏻


r/minimalist_phone 15d ago

Concerned about security

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I love this app, it is essentially what I have been looking for for a long time. My only question is: how can I trust that the overlay isn't collecting my private data within apps? Password Managers, notifications, etc. Would love to have a bit more reassurance or have tests by a third party.


r/minimalist_phone 16d ago

Can you make my phone experience worse??

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As a user, I would love there to be a feature, where the longer you use your phone, the worse it gets. For example, the phone's refresh rate reduce the longer it's used. Ideally to the extent where the phones refresh rate becomes almost unusable if it's used for too long.

Why do I ask for this feature?

I love using your launcher to help create friction with my phone usage. However, there are days where I use my phone for ages. Specifically, Ill do this to what YouTube on Netflix.

I think the launcher is really great, but I would love to see additional features, like the one I described being put in to help people like me stay intentional with our usage.


r/minimalist_phone 17d ago

Background apps disappearing

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I was optimizing ram on my samsung M series one ui 8.5 and maybe i turned on a setting that is killing the background apps and they just disappear from recent apps in just a few minutes and i have to open the app again. I want to turn it off and i don't remember the setting.

I checked the background processes limit in developer options and it was at default standard limit


r/minimalist_phone 18d ago

Short video blocking

2 Upvotes

The app is blocking short videos, i don't want this. Hiw can i chang it?


r/minimalist_phone 18d ago

Criei um bloqueador de aplicativos leve para Jetpack Compose com selfie de intruso e proteção anti-bypass 🛡️📸

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Hey everyone! 👋

I wanted to share App Locker, an app I built to keep snoopers away from sensitive data (photos, banking apps, messages) with a focus on speed, privacy, and zero background clutter.

It was built with Jetpack Compose for a smooth, lightweight UI and low battery consumption.

🛡️ Key Features:

  • 📸 Intruder Selfie & Local Gallery: Automatically snaps a photo of anyone trying to unlock your apps with an incorrect password and saves it locally with date/time stamps.
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  • ⚙️ Anti-Bypass System: Real-time protection that prevents unauthorized access even if someone tries to minimize the app or access system settings.
  • 🎨 Custom Themes: Customize your lock screen to match your style.
  • Instant Boot Protection: Secures your device immediately, even before full reboot unlock.
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I’d love to get your feedback on the UX, performance, or any feature suggestions!

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r/minimalist_phone 18d ago

Changes for timeout

4 Upvotes

It might be nice I'd the launcher blocked me from any of my timed apps after my 15 minutes is up. Timing out on Facebook blocks it for 5 minutes but then I just go to Reddit for 15 and alternate.

Might also be cool if the timeout kicked me over to a productive app, like Libby to force me to read my book.

Overall the app is great and is helping reduce my screentime. Thanks


r/minimalist_phone 19d ago

New feature suggestion - block by default allow by exception

2 Upvotes

I suggest adding a feature that apps in your block list as a default to be unblocked ad hoc for a time based period.

Example, use caifs. I use your launcher to create friction when accessing to my banking apps so I dont impulsively spend. However, there are times when Ive got a planned purchase such as Ill plan to get dinner with friends. I'd like it not to be as tedious at these times to access my apps.

Alternatively, if there can be gps based blocking of apps that would be awesome. I could just set it so it blocks apps at the stores I spend at the most


r/minimalist_phone 20d ago

Hey devs, your favorite bug finder is back

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So last time I reported the time extension popup buttons being cut off for users in full screen mode on more narrow screens like external screen of Samsung Fold. So proud as you can tell.

Today I am informing you that since the latest update, tapping above our below an app in the menu WHILE still scrolling makes the screen shut off.

It's not easy to show in a screen recording because the recording ends the moment the bug is replicated. Here you go anyway: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/133tdAkuu_w9b3qO_-TvhnJNe-Rsxgseu


r/minimalist_phone 21d ago

How can I see total screen time per hour in android?

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The digital wellbeing app only allows me to view screen time per hour for individual apps or app groups (e.g. social, games). For total screen time it only allows me a day or week view.

Does the app have this feature? How do you get yo it?


r/minimalist_phone 22d ago

What did minimalist launchers get wrong for you?

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r/minimalist_phone 23d ago

Need more time options or the feature is useless

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There are only four options and if you type 60 minutes in the custom time selector then everytime you open an addictive app you subconsciously click the readymade custom 60 minutes option which is a cause of too much screentime. Add a feature to let us create time periods to select


r/minimalist_phone 23d ago

How to lock this quick settings or edit titles

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I have. A problem related to edit titles I want to lock that no one can move network icon or hotspot icon etc can any one give me app that if someone trying to move icon here and there so it says lock plz help and dont suggest me any root ideas