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How to Get the Time spent on an application in Android Programmatically

I want to get the Usage time of all those applications which i have used today. As i am getting the those details by dialing *#*#4636#*#*.
But i want these details programmatically in a android.
please help me out in this.
we can see how these play store apps are able to show the usage Statistics
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App Usage

himanshu111 said:
I want to get the Usage time of all those applications which i have used today. As i am getting the those details by dialing *#*#4636#*#*.
But i want these details programmatically in a android.
please help me out in this.
we can see how these play store apps are able to show the usage Statistics
Break Free
App Usage
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Hey there,
If using API 21 or higher, you can use the UsageStatsManager, which can tell you how much time each app has spent in the foreground.

what about the older API's ?
kolejnik said:
Hey there,
If using API 21 or higher, you can use the UsageStatsManager, which can tell you how much time each app has spent in the foreground.
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what if someone is using phone which is lesser than lolipop , there we will get these stats or not?

himanshu111 said:
what if someone is using phone which is lesser than lolipop , there we will get these stats or not?
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No, you won't be able to see the stats.
For older APIs you could use getRunningTasks in ActivityManager, but it's not nearly as nice. You would basically have to compute the usage stats yourself. The first app in the list returned by this method should be the app currently in the foreground. So you could call this method fairly frequently and measure how much time each app spends in the foreground.

thanks a lot Kolejnik for guiding me.
kolejnik said:
No, you won't be able to see the stats.
For older APIs you could use getRunningTasks in ActivityManager, but it's not nearly as nice. You would basically have to compute the usage stats yourself. The first app in the list returned by this method should be the app currently in the foreground. So you could call this method fairly frequently and measure how much time each app spends in the foreground.
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thanks for helping me out .

himanshu111 said:
thanks for helping me out .
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No problem! Good luck

[APP] [BETA] Phone Usage Monitor

Hello,
I want present my new app. that is in beta stage but fully functional: Phone usage monitor.
With this app you will be able to know when and how much you use your device and the apps that you have in it.
Please, report issues, if any, and suggest more events to monitorize.
Thanks
Play Store Description
Are you obsessed with your phone?
Up to what point?
Do you want to be aware of which apps are the most used?
Do you want to know what WiFi networks you connect to and at what time?
When are your applications updated?
Do you want to know if your phone suffers a expontaneous reboot or when you turn on or off the screen?
You need this app and you know it!
Play store link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryosoftware.phoneusagemonitor

Looking good! An option to exclude certain apps like Nova Launcher would be nice.

WDawn said:
Looking good! An option to exclude certain apps like Nova Launcher would be nice.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Great idea!

It would also be nice to be able to monitor a remote phone (opening up the app to for parental monitoring for example).
This could be achieved by either allowing to :
- send a daily report by mail
- having a client app with data synced whenever a connection is avaialable
- sending data to a central server
...

anyway to export the data as .csv ?

Hello, thanks for app!
Any chance to remove "full network access" from permissions in future ?

Heya! Congrats on making the portal. Good stuff you got there.
Here's some suggestions for the intro texts:
Part 1 - Current
"Do you want to know how do you use your smartphone?
You have installed this app, so the answer will surely be affirmative.
With this app you can know with what apps you lose your time; time which you could lose living your real life..."
Part 1 - Suggested
"Would you like to know how you use your smartphone?
Well, as you've already installed this app, that'll be an affirmative!
By gathering statistics about your apps with Phone Usage Monitor, you'll know where your precious time is creeping off to. Time you might want to spend on living your real life..."
Part 1 - Motivation
The second "do" doesn't really have a function in the first sentence and I made it a bit softer to make a more friendly first impression. I mentioned the app's name to remind the user what's going to help them (branding, be proud of your creation). I stayed true to your intention, the reference to 'real life', but made that a bit softer as well by using "might" and not mentioning a negative word like "lose". We're all winners here!
Part 2 - Current
"To let us know this information we will run a service in the background to monitor the use you make of your smartphone.
Quiet!, it will not consume more than a little bit of the precious battery of your mobile..."
Part 2 - Suggested
"You're probably wondering how much battery this app will consume. Don't worry, just a tiny bit.
Think about the time you will save after gaining all this usage intel. You won't even need as much battery anymore."
Part 2 - Motivation
Shouting "Quiet!" doesn't come across very friendly. There's also never a comma after an exclamation mark. I wrote the text to match the battery icon better. I'm also pushing the major goal of the app forward.
Part 3 - Current
"We will give you more information if you let us see how do you use the apps in your device..."
Part 3 - Suggested
"Sorry to bother you but I will need some usage access in order to provide you with all these awesome statistics. Is that okay with you?"
Part 3 - Motivation
"let us see" gives the impression multiple people or a company will be watching along, which totally isn't the case. I wrote it a bit more personal, fun and friendly.
Part 4 - Current
"Do not worry!
The data we collect is NOT sent anywhere."
Part 4 - Suggested
"Do not worry!
The data I collect is NOT sent anywhere."
Part 4 - Motivation
As in part 3, It's better to speak from a first person point of view, "I" instead of "we". It's just the app and the user, "you and me", which is a more comforting thought.
Instead of "START APP" I'd use something more vivid like "Lets go!" or "Show me some numbers!" or "Start saving time!"
The UDPA looks good, people are used to not reading these disclaimers and accepting them anyway. It's also a nice reminder that even if there is a "we", it's literally stating no personal data will be collected on any server. Kudos! :highfive:
I personally don't like the last paragraph but ah well, one has to make a living, right?
Looking forward to those stats...

Timmmmaaahh said:
Heya! Congrats on making the portal. Good stuff you got there.
Here's some suggestions for the intro texts:
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Thanks, thanks, thanks!
I have updated the app with your suggestions.
English isn't my matter language
MaXX99 said:
It would also be nice to be able to monitor a remote phone (opening up the app to for parental monitoring for example).
This could be achieved by either allowing to :
- send a daily report by mail
- having a client app with data synced whenever a connection is avaialable
- sending data to a central server
...
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I need to think on it.
I would not like it to be used without consent to spy on anyone :/
legendnexus said:
anyway to export the data as .csv ?
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Sounds pretty good.
I have added to the ToDo
panfiluta said:
Hello, thanks for app!
Any chance to remove "full network access" from permissions in future ?
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Sorry, but Internet permission is needed to display Ads.
I understand that you do not believe in my word when I say that I am not sending data anywhere, but I need to access the Internet to load the Ads

Please add export data functionality! Csv format for example. Great app otherwise, thanks!

Crashing
Hi,. Unfortunately the app crashes every time I open it on my OnePlus 6 that runs Android 9. The first time run screens work fine and permissions are assigned ok but then I can't open the app. I have tried clearing the storage/cache and that hasn't helped. Any ideas what to try next please?

Hi
Assuming you're rooted, please, post a logcat or send by email.
Thanks
Peteba said:
Hi,. Unfortunately the app crashes every time I open it on my OnePlus 6 that runs Android 9. The first time run screens work fine and permissions are assigned ok but then I can't open the app. I have tried clearing the storage/cache and that hasn't helped. Any ideas what to try next please?
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bartito said:
Hi
Assuming you're rooted, please, post a logcat or send by email.
Thanks
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Sorry no not rooted..

Peteba said:
Sorry no not rooted..
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OK, I will try it by my self

Hello
I've tried but no luck reproducing the issue.
If possible, enter app settings then enable debug mode then reproduce the issue then sent the log file.
If not possible, please, contact by email or PM to receive a debug version of the app to track the issue.
Thanks in advance
Peteba said:
Sorry no not rooted..
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Peteba said:
Hi,. Unfortunately the app crashes every time I open it on my OnePlus 6 that runs Android 9. The first time run screens work fine and permissions are assigned ok but then I can't open the app. I have tried clearing the storage/cache and that hasn't helped. Any ideas what to try next please?
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I have the same Problem on my OnePlus 6 (A6003) running Android 9 (OxygenOS: 9.0.4)

max_m42 said:
I have the same Problem on my OnePlus 6 (A6003) running Android 9 (OxygenOS: 9.0.4)
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I have answered your PM

hi, in my view for PRO version i would like to keep data live for 365days and to export them in csv in order to analize with spreadsheet or other stuff.
thanks

[APP][4.4+] myApp

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Great App!!!
Thank you for this app, it's really really nice.
Btw I have a question about the notifications. How it works? Are we notified when the show air or can we customize this (like be notified 1h before?).

For now you'll be notified once the shows have been aired. I use the date provided by trakt.tv. Depending where you live, you may be notified in the middle of the night . I know I can improve this part

jumbayyy said:
For now you'll be notified once the shows have been aired. I use the date provided by trakt.tv. Depending where you live, you may be notified in the middle of the night . I know I can improve this part
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Good to know. Maybe you can ask users if they wanna be notified before or after the air date (in hours). Also ask them the range to be notified on. For exemple let's say I only want to receive notifications between 11am to 9pm, if the show airs at 2am, then the notification will be postpone until 11am.

How can I connect this app with Kodi?!

kermex said:
How can I connect this app with Kodi?!
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Once you have added a host, you should be connected to it right away.
To know if you are connected to Kodi you should see the yellow game pad at the left bottom corner. If you click on it, it will open the remote

davidreedmichigan said:
Good to know. Maybe you can ask users if they wanna be notified before or after the air date (in hours). Also ask them the range to be notified on. For exemple let's say I only want to receive notifications between 11am to 9pm, if the show airs at 2am, then the notification will be postpone until 11am.
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Yup, I thought about a similar system

I've made things much simpler to add a host. In the last version 1.5.3, it will try to detect host automatically. No more IP address and port to enter if everything works fine

thank you....this surely looks promising...pls can you add the movcr site as one of the providers in Wako?
I have also created an issue in gh for a feature request.

ok

I shipped a new version with new features.
Enjoy

jumbayyy said:
I shipped a new version with new features.
Enjoy
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Nice new UI.
Would be great to have something that pickup the source automatically

I've published a new version with a new design and navigation system. Trakt.tv is not mandatory anymore to use the app.
Enjoy

jumbayyy said:
I've published a new version with a new design and navigation system. Trakt.tv is not mandatory anymore to use the app.
Enjoy
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ok cool, thanks for your good work with this app :good:

A new version is available.
Enjoy

jumbayyy said:
A new version is available.
wako is now compatible with Seren, Gaia and other OpenMeta*players.
Enjoy
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Cool how do i use wako with seren/gaia? any guide available?

onlytanmoy said:
Cool how do i use wako with seren/gaia? any guide available?
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You can find information into the doc https://wako.app/documentation. But it's really simple, just install OpenMeta add-on and any compatible OpenMeta player.

jumbayyy said:
You can find information into the doc https://wako.app/documentation. But it's really simple, just install OpenMeta add-on and any compatible OpenMeta player.
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ok sure...thanks mate :good:

onlytanmoy said:
ok sure...thanks mate :good:
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Check this https://medium.com/@davidreedmichig...-gaia-and-other-openmeta-players-496d6b54ae3b

davidreedmichigan said:
Check this https://medium.com/@davidreedmichig...-gaia-and-other-openmeta-players-496d6b54ae3b
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top notch David...well documented with supporting images...makes it real easy to follow...thanks a lot :good:

Digital Wellbeing apps

Hi!
I'm new here and I'm developer. Unfortunately, I can't post my app to XDA: DEVDB yet. But I can ask the community something at least.
I'm working on the app for Digital Wellbeing. The goal of the app the same as for all digital wellbeing apps. To reduce mindless smartphone usage.
So, my questions are:
1. Do you use any Digital Wellbeing apps?
2. What are these apps? App Blockers? Screen time stats?
3. Do you think screen time and all that Digital Wellbeing stuff are important?
Thanks,
UPDATED:
App posted to XDA Dev DB: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-acture-app-reduces-mindless-t4095947

Yes we use digital wellbeing app to limit our screen time...
Can your app function like one plus zen mode??

Saadatrm said:
Yes we use digital wellbeing app to limit our screen time...
Can your app function like one plus zen mode??
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The app is a bit different. The main idea is to ask the user to type a reason after every phone unlock. By doing this user defines a goal before using the phone.
What do you think about it?

Q1. is it open source?
Q2. can it work without google or gapps?
Q3. dark mode presnt?
Q4. Root/non root
Q5. when it will release?
pls provide link after release
Best Wishes frm me.

markmywordz said:
Q1. is it open source?
Q2. can it work without google or gapps?
Q3. dark mode presnt?
Q4. Root/non root
Q5. when it will release?
pls provide link after release
Best Wishes frm me.
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Q1. No
Q2. Yes it's offline app at all.
Q3. Not yet.
Q4. Non root.
Q5. Already released.
I can't post links yet. App name is Acture.

yarsanich said:
Q5. Already released.
I can't post links yet. App name is Acture.
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Is this it?

KelvinCrag said:
Is this it?
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Yep. I will post as DevDB ASAP.

yarsanich said:
The app is a bit different. The main idea is to ask the user to type a reason after every phone unlock. By doing this user defines a goal before using the phone.
What do you think about it?
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The concept is very good!!!
Implementation is a bit disappointing...
Saw some reviews on ps...
App doesn't always start by itself,, sometimes late,,,
That dismiss option..... ?
But keeping in mind it is still in early stages,,, it is doing its job well
Lastly keeping the app open in background, how much battery does it consume...
N if possible, make a root version too for force implementation...
Nice work though
Keep it up

To reduce mindless smartphone usage.I am currently using app-forest,This is a really great app.

How to restrict apps and internet access on Android (for an teenager)

Hi!
To help someone in my family, i need to disable access to Internet for specific apps. For example, access to WhatsApp but not to any web browser (or only for selected websites).
This person had an iPhone before and this was very easy to do on it
I already tested Open Time Limit but this seems to be too much easy to disable.
Do you know any app (working rootless if possible) or any custom rom that would allow that?
EDIT: And if the app is open source, thats even better!
A huge thank if you can help me

You can use ScreenTime.
There you can also set Timers.
and you can Block permanently apps like Settings.

kerem._trk said:
You can use ScreenTime.
There you can also set Timers.
and you can Block permanently apps like Settings.
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That looks nice, will try !
Do you know any open source alternative ? The main reason this family member is not buying an iPhone again is about privacy (sry didnt mention it)

etienne_9000 said:
That looks nice, will try !
Do you know any open source alternative ? The main reason this family member is not buying an iPhone again is about privacy (sry didnt mention it)
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Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think

kerem._trk said:
Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think
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His iPhone is broken and he wants something an open source and google-free OS, so he probably wont buy an iPhone again :/

kerem._trk said:
Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think
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its available on App Store
etienne_9000 said:
His iPhone is broken and he wants something open source and google free, so he probably wont buy an iPhone again :/
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you can download Screen Time APK

you can download Screen Time APK
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Yes i found it on ApkMirror
But i really prefer something open source :/

Sorry, im asking for something quite specific

What do you mean? I hope I can help

kerem._trk said:
What do you mean? I hope I can help
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Okay, let's sum it up. I need :
- an open source app (unfortunately Screen Time is closed-source) on Android
- or a custom rom (open source too) with built-in parental control

etienne_9000 said:
Okay, let's sum it up. I need :
- an open source app (unfortunately Screen Time is closed-source) on Android
- or a custom rom (open source too) with built-in parental control
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Ouh Sorry i didnt understand it..
I think on LineageOS 17.1 with Gapps there could be Parental Control settings
if not you can use https://www.xda-developers.com/heimdall-free-parental-control-app/amp/ I found it on Google. let me know if that helped you if not I'm Sorry because i don't know even

kerem._trk said:
Ouh Sorry i didnt understand it..
I think on LineageOS 17.1 with Gapps there could be Parental Control settings
if not you can use https://www.xda-developers.com/heimdall-free-parental-control-app/amp/ I found it on Google. let me know if that helped you if not I'm Sorry because i don't know even ☹
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Heimdall looks interesting! Not open source but not using Internet (so i will be able to disable Internet access in the options) so it looks interesting
About Gapps, he wants his phone to run without Google so no gapps (would be too easy )

okay let me know if this works

not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com

agonoize said:
not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com
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Okay

agonoize said:
not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com
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Looks interesting too, thanks!

etienne_9000 said:
Hi!
To help someone in my family, i need to disable access to Internet for specific apps. For example, access to WhatsApp but not to any web browser (or only for selected websites).
This person had an iPhone before and this was very easy to do on it
I already tested Open Time Limit but this seems to be too much easy to disable.
Do you know any app (working rootless if possible) or any custom rom that would allow that?
EDIT: And if the app is open source, thats even better!
A huge thank if you can help me
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good ... Parental Control in G-Store,

Tekodrink said:
good ... Parental Control in G-Store,
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Opensource apps could be found at some repositories

You can also use netguard thats free on fdroid and block internet access to specific applications while letting the others work.