App blocking not working on Samsung devices

[mathurakrit]

Have you checked it on Project Progress ?

Describe the bug
The app block system is not working at all not even bed time and not even limited apps.

To Reproduce
Set the limit on the apps, used for more than the limits no blocks or overlays. Set the bedtime use the phone past the bedtime nothing happens.

Expected behaviour
There will be no app blocking no overlays and the app will keep running past the limit.

Screenshots
NA

Additional context
Mindful's version - v 1.3.3+143
Android version - 12
Device manufacturer - Samsung
Device OS/ROM -

Add any other context about the problem here.

Log file
You can get the log file from: Settings > Database > Export crash logs

[akaMrNagar]

How would i help you if you don't share enough information.
Share crash logs!
Does the notification appear for bedtime?
Is the app active in background ?
Is the shorts blocker working?

All features are working fine on my device, you need to be more information about the issue as i am unable to reproduce the bug.

[mathurakrit]

I am very sorry if it made you frustrated. Maybe there's a problem with my phone. I'll check and get back to you.
I was saying that no app block is working. Even if the limit is exceeds. There are no logs as it is not a crash or in app issue, it's just that it doesn't stop even after the app limit is reached.
Aamd please do not take it the other way, Mindful is the best thing I got in my life.
I'll check for device and app settings and get back to you.

[akaMrNagar]

Ahh no worries it's just i have other responsibilities too so can't respond everywhere instantly.

But i always check github issues every alternate days.

And for the problem, Mindful tracks or finds active app in two ways

1. Usage events (legacy) when the Accessibility permission is not granted.

2. Accessibility events (modern + efficient) but needs Accessibility permission.

It automatically switches between them based on permission status. So i suggest try it with accessibility permission, if already granted then let me know

[mathurakrit]

I have attached some screenshots too, and yupp both the accessibility and usage permissions are granted, I have tried a clean install too, but it is the same. Please suggest something.

[mathurakrit]

Actually for example I am using an app after the exceeded time, it shows the overlay, but when you click on close app button and then reopen the app, you can just use it.

[akaMrNagar]

Can you share a video clip instead?

[mathurakrit]

As you can see in the video, the pop up does come, but if you close it and reopen the app, it is just accessible. This happens in the focus time (as you saw in the video), bedtime, and even when you reach the usage limits of that group or app.

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[mathurakrit]

I am sorry video attachment failed in the last one, here it is. XRecorder_20250723_01.mp4 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H374GFmxXezJ6cs3l8P9z46urZidQWW3/view?usp=drivesdk>

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On Wed, 23 Jul 2025, 6:30 am Akrit Mathur, ***@***.***> wrote: As you can see in the video, the pop up does come, but if you close it and reopen the app, it is just accessible. This happens in the focus time (as you saw in the video), bedtime, and even when you reach the usage limits of that group or app. On Wed, 23 Jul 2025, 2:13 am Pawan Nagar, ***@***.***> wrote: > *akaMrNagar* left a comment (akaMrNagar/Mindful#191) > <#191 (comment)> > > Can you share a video clip instead? > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <#191 (comment)>, > or unsubscribe > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BUCBYDQQQIZXFALI7XOEDUD3J2PAFAVCNFSM6AAAAACB7TACA6VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTCMBUG43TGMBQG4> > . > You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: > ***@***.***> >

[akaMrNagar]

Really appreciate your efforts ; )

Conclusion : It is working fine but it might be missing that the user went back to home screen. Might be some issue in tracking the active app. Let me see what i could do about this issue.

[mathurakrit]

Thankyou so much for the prompt response. Please check it out and let me know.

[mathurakrit]

Ok, let me know.

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On Wed, 23 Jul 2025, 5:08 pm Pawan Nagar, ***@***.***> wrote: *akaMrNagar* left a comment (akaMrNagar/Mindful#191) <#191 (comment)> Really appreciate your efforts ; ) Conclusion : It is working fine but it might be missing that the user went back to home screen. Might be some issue in tracking the active app. Let me see what i could do about this issue. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#191 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BUCBYDXDC3AAVYLM3B44JCD3J5X2ZAVCNFSM6AAAAACB7TACA6VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTCMBXGM2TSNRTGE> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[akaMrNagar]

Can't do it right now but on weekends. Really sorry i got other responsibilities too :(

[mathurakrit]

No problem, I understand.

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On Wed, 23 Jul 2025, 10:51 pm Pawan Nagar, ***@***.***> wrote: *akaMrNagar* left a comment (akaMrNagar/Mindful#191) <#191 (comment)> Can't do it right now but on weekends. Really sorry i got other responsibilities too :( — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#191 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BUCBYDTHOMF32U2ELHJGBO33J7ACBAVCNFSM6AAAAACB7TACA6VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTCMBZGQ4DQNZZG4> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>