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Android Blocklist and Session Set Up
This article explains how to set up a block session on Android.
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Setting up your app blocklist

To choose the apps you wish to block, tap the Blocklists icon from the bottom of the screen and then tap "Manage" next to Blocked Applications.

After tapping "Manage", you'll see a list of your phone apps. On this screen, you can select the apps you wish to block while a Freedom session is running. Tap the toggle button next to the apps you would like to block and then tap "Save".

Setting up your website blocklist

To block websites, tap the Blocklists icon from the bottom of the screen and then tap "Distractions" to add our premade blocks and custom websites to your blocklist.

To create a new Blocklist, tap the green plus sign (+) in the bottom-right corner:

Starting a session

Once you select apps you wish to block and create add sites to your normal blocklists, you can start a Freedom session. Click on the New Session tab to create a session.

**Important** To block apps during your sessions, make sure that "Block Android Apps" is included in your Blocklists. For more information on Android app blocking, see How to Block Apps on Android.

Next, select the devices and times you'd like the session to run and select Start Session.

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!

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