Set up LeadMeNot on Android

Install from Google Play and switch on the permissions it needs.

5 stepsAbout 4 min

Google Play

Open Google Play

Step 1 of 5

Install LeadMeNot

Download LeadMeNot from the Google Play Store and open it.

LeadMeNot

Step 2 of 5

Create your account and pick your focus

Answer the setup questions, choose a plan and create your account.

Watch out

Choosing Blocking only means setup won't ask you to add an accountability partner. Pick Monitoring or Full Protection if you want one.

Android Settings

Settings › Accessibility › LeadMeNot

Step 3 of 5

Turn on the Accessibility service

When asked, allow LeadMeNot's Accessibility permission. This is how we see and block content across apps.

Watch out

Without Accessibility switched on, blocking won't work.

Android Settings

Settings › Apps › LeadMeNot › Battery › Unrestricted

Step 4 of 5

Turn off Battery Optimization

Set LeadMeNot to Unrestricted or Don't optimize so Android doesn't shut it down in the background.

Browser

Step 5 of 5

Test it: type leadmenottest

Open your browser, type leadmenottest into the address bar and go. If LeadMeNot blocks the page, everything is working.

Watch out

Not blocked? Every permission has to be on. Check the Accessibility service is switched on for LeadMeNot (Settings › Accessibility › LeadMeNot) and Battery Optimization is off (Unrestricted).

Good to know

The test only works while blocking is on, for example with Adult Websites & Apps switched on.

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