• Set app limit from Settings > Apps > App Timer.
  • Configure App Timer under Settings > Digital Wellbeing and parental controls > Dashboard.

Method 1: Use App Settings to Add or Remove App Timer

To limit your screen time, you can configure a timer for individual apps through the app settings.

Step 1: Open the Settings app > tap Apps > expand your desired app settings.

Step 2: Select App Timer , set your preferred time limit, and tap OK . Once the time limit expires, your Android phone will instantly notify you.

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Step 3: To remove the timer, open the app settings and select the Trash icon next to it.

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Method 2: Utilize Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls

Besides configuring app settings , the Digital Wellbeing and parental controls menu on your Android phone lets you set timers on apps you use excessively.

Step 1: Open Android settings, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls , and select Dashboard .

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Step 2: Tap Show all apps , select the Timer icon next to the desired app, and configure the app timer. Tap OK to save changes.

Tip: On Samsung phones, you can locate App Timer under the Digital Wellbeing and parental controls feature in settings.

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Step 3: To remove the app timer, open the Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Dashboard , select the configured app, and tap Delete timer .

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