On some phones, you can get info about how you spend time on your phone, like how often you unlock it and how long you use each app. You can use that info to improve your digital wellbeing. For example, you can set app timers and schedule display changes.
Important:
- Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
- Some of these steps require you to touch the screen.
Set up Digital Wellbeing
To find Digital Wellbeing as an app, open it in your Settings app and tap Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, then turn on Show icon in the app list.
The first time you open Digital Wellbeing, you need to set up your profile.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.
- Tap More
Manage your data.
Tip: You can also manage a child’s account if you are the default parent account on their device. Learn about Family Link.
Add the screen time widget
Use the screen time widget to find the top 3 apps you use each day.
On Android 9 and later devices:
- Touch and hold the Home screen.
- Tap Widgets
.
- Touch and hold the screen time widget. You’ll get images of your Home screens.
- Pull the widget where you want it and lift your finger.