Overview
To block apps and websites on your Android device you'll need to create (or edit) a blocklist, and start a Freedom session. Follow the instructions below to get started!
Setting up your blocklist
To set up a session on Android, you will first need to create a blocklist that includes the apps and websites you would like to block. To do this, select the Blocklists tab, and tap the green (+) button at the bottom right. You can also choose to edit an existing blocklist by selecting the blocklist name.
Name your blocklist
On the Create Blocklist screen, type a name for your blocklist.
Add Android Apps to Block
Tap Add Android apps to block to select which apps you would like to block with this blocklist.
Toggle on apps to block.
Add Websites/Domains
After you have selected apps, press the back button to return to the Create Blocklist screen. Next to Custom Domains, type any domains/websites you would like to block. To add additional domains/websites, tap Add Block.
Add Curated Filters
You can also use Freedom’s Curated Filters to customize your blocklist. These filters contain all popular apps and websites under a certain category. To see a complete list of apps and websites included in the category, tap View All.
ℹ️ Adding a curated filter will also block the corresponding app from opening on Android during your sessions.
Save Blocklist
Once you've finished adding apps, domains, and filters, tap Save at the top right to save the blocklist.
Start a Block Session on Android
Once you have created your blocklist, you can start a Freedom session! Click on the New Session tab to create a session.
Begin a Start Now session
To run a session right away, select the blocklists, devices and duration for your session and select the Start Session button. The apps and websites on your blocklist will be blocked right away.
Setting up a recurring session
You can also schedule Freedom to automatically run sessions on a schedule. For more information on Start Later and Recurring sessions, see Start Later and Recurring Sessions.
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems with the Android app, please take a look at this help article: Freedom for Android Troubleshooting.
Having trouble?
If you're having any difficulty, please feel free to contact us. We're happy to help!