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Apps for temporaily locking internet access

  • 29-07-2014 2:01pm
    #1
    takamichinoku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys, I've to do a lot of work on a computer over the next few weeks and I keep distracting myself with the internet. I'm getting that Freedom software for my laptop to disable it on the laptop but I was just wondering whether anyone could tell me what the best options are for Android that would disable all means of accessing the internet for a set period of time but still allow calls and texts.

    I know there's a version of Freedom available on Android but, like the PC version, it can be disabled on a reboot and that would pretty much render it useless because I'm always having to reboot my phone anyway.

    My phone's rooted, by the way.


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  • #2
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,294 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    An app? Really,Just turn off your wifi and Mobile data during the periods you are working?
    Other than that, you can use Tasker or similar Apps to restrict data and wifi connectivity during specified periods.
    Seriously though,that said if you can't control the urge to connect/browse and focus on a necessary task you have a bigger issue than needing an app.


  • #3
    Fresh Pots
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    Just turn off wifi and mobile data. No need to get an app.


  • #4
    takamichinoku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭takamichinoku


    I have huge attention span issues, like. I'll get the work done regardless, always do, but it'd be nice to be a bit more time-efficient about it. Was just gonna buy a super cheap second phone but I figured there'd be some cheaper/free alternatives.


  • #5
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    takamichinoku wrote: »
    I have huge attention span issues, like. I'll get the work done regardless, always do, but it'd be nice to be a bit more time-efficient about it. Was just gonna buy a super cheap second phone but I figured there'd be some cheaper/free alternatives.

    Give your phone to someone you trust or better yet get someone in your house to change your WiFi password while you're working.


  • #6
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Freedom - http://freedomforandroid.com

    Edit: Sorry, saw you mentioned that in the OP. I don't think any solution can survive a reboot. Freedom + Willpower is your best bet (or just turn the flippin' thing off!)


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  • #7
    takamichinoku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭takamichinoku


    Mr E wrote: »
    Freedom - http://freedomforandroid.com

    Edit: Sorry, saw you mentioned that in the OP. I don't think any solution can survive a reboot. Freedom + Willpower is your best bet (or just turn the flippin' thing off!)
    Hah! I checked the play store for Willpower!

    Getting rid of the smartphone seems like the solution anyways. I haven't had broadband at home the last while so I needed a mobile plan to compensate and it's been a bit of a disaster overall.


  • #8
    A Neurotic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭A Neurotic


    takamichinoku wrote: »
    I have huge attention span issues, like. I'll get the work done regardless, always do, but it'd be nice to be a bit more time-efficient about it. Was just gonna buy a super cheap second phone but I figured there'd be some cheaper/free alternatives.

    I'm in the same boat as you. When I was writing my thesis a couple of months ago I found myself struggling to go 10 minutes without distracting myself on my phone.

    It just so happened that my gf had to send her phone away for repair and got a 20 euro Blokia to tide her over. I decided to give her my smartphone and take the Blokia and it really helped. I know it seems ridiculous but if that's what you need to do I'd recommend getting one!


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