Short answers to common questions. Click to expand.
What does TimerX do in a nutshell?
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TimerX reduces doom-scrolling with per-app session timers and a brief Wait Screen before opening distracting apps. When a session ends, a gentle overlay nudges you to close—no harsh lock-outs.
How do I set a timer for an app?
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Open TimerX → add the app → choose a session length and optional goals (minutes/day or number of opens). Use your phone normally— TimerX tracks sessions automatically.
What is the Wait Screen and can I customise it?
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It’s a short pause you set (e.g., 5–15 s) before a target app opens. Add a motivational line or reminder—great for interrupting impulse taps.
Can I pause timers?
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Yes. Use Pause for emergencies or deep work. Limits are temporarily disabled but your stats still record.
Which permissions are required?
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Accessibility and Usage Access—so TimerX can detect the foreground app and show overlays at the right time. We don’t read your screen content.
What data do you collect?
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Minimal analytics to improve TimerX (crashes, feature adoption). See our Privacy Policy.
How do I upgrade to Premium?
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Open the Premium tab in the app to view plans and subscribe. Premium unlocks advanced analytics, weekly insights, and multi-device sync.
I’m stuck—how do I get help?
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Use the Contact page and include your device model, Android version, and a short description.