Do you have trouble concentrating and getting work done due to TikTok? Well, you are not the only one. TikTok is a social network that will keep you busy for hours. It never tires when it comes to churning out videos to make you glued to your phone for the rest of the day.
It’s great as the thing you watch when you’re taking a break, but when there’s something to get done, it’s the worst thing in the world. And even worse than that is when the algorithm is showing you videos that rub you the wrong way. You know, sometimes, people don’t want to watch dance videos and skits anymore.
If you start to notice that TikTok is negatively affecting you, blocking it on your mobile device will be the best course of action. If you’re wondering how to accomplish that, we’re here to help. Let us show you how to block TikTok on an Android device with this article.
Verschil tussen TikTok deactiveren en TikTok blokkeren
Taking the steps to deactivate your TikTok – a process that hides your account, your profile and content – and actually blocking the app on your phone are not the same thing.
When you deactivate your TikTok, your account will no longer be live. Your profile and your content are no longer visible, but the app remains on your phone.
Blocking TikTok, however, stops you entirely from using it – it blocks the app, tucking it away until you unblock it in your phone’s settings.
Hoe TikTok blokkeren op Android
Hieronder staan verschillende manieren waarop je TikTok op je Android kunt blokkeren.
1. Using Android’s Digital Wellbeing App: Restricting the amount of time you or your ward spend on TikTok and what kind of videos are visible on the platform.
- Open the settings app on your Android phone. This app is on every phone, so it will be on the app list. Then scroll down and tap “Parental Controls.”
- Click ‘Dashboard’, scroll down and find TikTok in the list of apps you’ve used. Then click the timer icon on the right side of TikTok and set a time limit for it. Once you’ve reached your daily limit, you won’t be able to use it for the rest of the 24 hours.
2. Third-party app: You can block Tiktok on Androids with some other apps, as well.
Open the Google Play Store and download an app blocker (e.g., AppBlock or BlockSite). When you open the app, follow the installation steps. Scroll down to find TikTok among the listed apps. For that app, choose to block it. For some apps, there is a scheduler or password protection to prevent unblocking during certain periods. Do whatever feels right.
Conclusie
Blocking TikTok on your Android phone can be a great way to reclaim your attention, especially if you find it hard to concentrate. You can do this either with in-build features provided by your device or with third-party apps. These are some ways you can give them a try and see how your productivity shoots up. You’re welcome.
