"App groups" allow you to save selected apps and websites and re-use them for different types of "Blocking" and also with "Challenges".
This keeps you from having to re-select the apps for each type of blocking you set up.
How do I use "App groups"?
Let’s say you want to manage your social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Without "App groups", you’d have to:
Add them one by one every time you create a "Block"
Manually choose them again when joining "Challenges"
Wouldn’t it be much easier to group these apps into one group called “Social Media”? That way, whenever you create a new "Block" (or participate in "Challenges"), you can simply select the "App group" instead of repeating the selection process for each app.
To start using "App groups":
Go to "Roots > Today (bottom tab) > Account settings (top left) > App groups (under Blocking)"
Create "New app group" like “Social Media”, “Work Apps”, or “News & Entertainment”.
The next time you "Add a new block" (or join "Challenges") go to "What to Block" > Tap on App groups (see image below) > Select the App group you want to block.
Tip: When you select apps for a block, Roots may ask "Save this app selection?". Tap "Save as app group", give it a name, and tap "Save" so you can reuse it later.
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