PhoneAddict helps families reduce accidental, prolonged use of distracting apps by requiring a conscious choice before app access.

?️ ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE DISCLOSURE
This app uses Android's AccessibilityService API to detect when you open selected apps for phone addiction control. This permission is essential for monitoring app usage and providing time-based restrictions.

Key features
• Select apps you consider distracting (YouTube, Instagram, games, etc.)
• When a selected app is opened, an on-screen overlay requests the user to set an access time (e.g., 5–60 minutes) or cancel
• After the allowed time ends, the app is closed and remains locked for the configured lock period
• Helping to control the reels and short video addictions.
• Motivational messages encourage focus on real-world activities during locked periods
• All settings (selected apps and timer choices) are stored locally on the device

How it works
1. User selects distracting apps
2. Opening a selected app triggers the overlay
3. User consciously sets ACCESS TIME, LOCK TIME, and controls reels and short video addiction.
4. App usage is allowed only for the chosen duration; it is automatically controlled when the time expires

Child Mode Protection
• Gentle interruptions for younger users
• Progressive visual reminders and notifications
• Safe and educational approach to screen time
• Parental control with secure settings

? PERMISSIONS USED & WHY

• AccessibilityService API — Essential for detecting when you open selected apps to provide time management overlays. This allows us to monitor only the apps you choose for addiction control.

• Draw over other apps (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW) — To display the time-setting overlay and lock screens over restricted applications.

?️ ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE TRANSPARENCY
We use AccessibilityService exclusively for:
• Monitoring app launches for your selected apps only
• No access to app content, messages, or sensitive data
• No keyboard monitoring or screen recording
• All data processing happens locally on your device
• You control which apps are monitored

Privacy & data handling
• No personal messages, photos, or call logs are accessed or uploaded
• Configuration data is stored locally on the device
• AccessibilityService used only for app switching detection
• No data sharing with third parties
• Full user control over monitored applications

This accessibility service is essential for phone addiction control and cannot be achieved through other Android APIs. Users can disable this permission anytime through Android Settings.