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Why are some apps not being blocked, but others are?

Are there certain apps that are not blocking correctly?

Here are a few things to try:​


1) Check your "Always Allowed" lists

  • In Roots: go to "Today (bottom tab) > Account settings (top left) > Always Allowed Apps (under Blocking)." And make sure the apps you want blocked aren't listed there.
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  • In iOS: go to "Settings > Screen Time > Always Allowed" and check the same.
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2) Remove any blocking you have set up outside of Roots

  • If you have any blocking active in iOS "Screen Time" or other screen time apps, it can cause issues and make the Roots blocks to not work properly

  • Remove any existing blocking you have outside of the Roots app

  • Remove screen time permissions from other screen time apps

  • Then go to "Roots > Blocking (bottom tab) > Tap Help (top right) > Tap Reload blocking."
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3) Try reloading

Go to "Roots > Blocking (bottom tab) > Tap Help (top right) > Tap Reload blocking." You can also tap "Reload blocks" below your blocks on the "Blocking" tab.
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