Disabling the permission in the Settings for the Jomo app might seem tempting. That’s why we offer two solutions to keep Jomo as powerful an ally as ever.

Solution #1: Block access to the entire Settings app 

When a Strict Mode rule is active, every time you try to open the Settings app, you'll be automatically redirected to Jomo.

Solution #2: Block only the Screen Time permission

When a Strict Mode rule is active, every time you try to disconnect the permission, you'll be automatically redirected to Jomo.

To set this up, you'll need the Shortcuts app. If it’s not already installed on your iPhone, you can download it for free from the App Store (developed and distributed by Apple).

Why do I need to use the Shortcuts app?

For security reasons, Apple doesn’t allow third-party apps (including Jomo) to block essential apps like Settings, Health, or Phone. Using the Shortcuts app is currently the most effective way to work around this limitation.

Solution #1

1. Open the Shortcuts app.  
2. Tap Automation > New Automation.  
3. From the list, select App.  
4. Tap Choose next to App.  
5. Select Settings.  
6. Check Is Opened, then Run Immediately.  
7. Tap Create New Shortcut (iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation).

In the search bar at the bottom of the screen:  

8. Search for Is Strict Mode Active? and select it.  
9. Type If and select it.  
10. Type Open App and select it.

11. In the blue App section, tap and choose Jomo.
12. Long-press and drag the Open Jomo block under the If Is Strict Mode Active? condition, then delete the Otherwise block.
13. Tap the blue checkmark to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).

Solution #2

1. Open the Shortcuts app.  
2. Tap Automation > New Automation.  
3. From the list, select App.  
4. Tap Choose next to App.  
5. Check Is Closed, then Run Immediately.  
6. Tap Create New Shortcut (iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation).

In the search bar at the bottom of the screen:  

7. Search for Is Strict Mode Active? and select it.
8. Type If and select it.
9. Type Open App and select it.

10. In the blue App section, tap and choose Jomo.
11. Long-press and drag the Open Jomo block under the If Is Strict Mode Active? condition, then delete the Otherwise block.
12. Tap the blue checkmark to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).

Add More Friction

#1 — Lock the screen

This locks the screen in addition to redirecting you in Solution #1.

To insert after Step 10:  

1. Search Lock the screen, then select it.
2. Long-press and move the Lock the screen block under Open Jomo.

#2 — Add a double redirect

Adds an extra redirect for extra protection in Solution #1.

To insert after Step 10:  

1. Type URL and select it.  
2. In the blue App section, tap and paste the following:  

   prefs:root=General&path=Keyboard/Hardware%20Keyboard

#3 — Remove animations  

Helps reduce home screen animations that can slow down Shortcuts.

1. Go to iPhone > Settings > Accessibility.  
2. Tap Per-App Settings.  
3. Tap Add App.  
4. Select Home Screen & App Library, then tap it.  
5. Under Motion > Reduce Motion > On.

Still having trouble?

These two methods are currently the only ones available and technically possible given Apple’s limitations. We're doing our best to keep them updated and to find new ones whenever we can.

Please note that ALL screen time apps are subject to the same restrictions (regardless of price or what others may claim). If you’d like to check for yourself: Settings > Screen Time > Apps With Screen Time Access.

Updated on: 16/07/2025