Setup an automation to count app opens
Add an “Opens Limit” automation
Would you like to add a “Limit openings” condition? For this to work, you need to add an automation in the Shortcuts app to count the number of openings. Don't worry, it's easy and only takes 1 minute to set up!
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✅ Set up automation
First screen
Open Shortcuts application
Press “Automation” then “+” or “New automation”.
In the list, select “App”.
On the “App” line, press “Choose”, then select ALL applications for which you wish to record openings.
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Below, select “Is open”, then check the “Run immediately ” option.
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Click on “Next”.
Second screen
Press “New blank automation”
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Third screen
Press the search bar, then search for “Count App Open”, then press the item
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In the blue box, press and enter the name of your rule in Jomo.
⚠️ Make sure the name is IDENTICAL, to the nearest period, space and capital letter. If it isn't, the automation won't be able to link the two and function correctly.
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Press “Finish” at top right
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❌ My limit doesn't work, what can I do?
Have you followed everything correctly? Please check the following points:
In the content blocked by this rule, make sure that the apps selected are the same on Jomo and on Shortcuts.
If in doubt, re-select the apps to be blocked after reaching your limit of openings.
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🛠️ Is the limit still not working? You can delete it and start again from step 1. If the problem persists, please contact us via the application (Profile > Messages > Chat with us).
Updated on: 22/08/2024
Thank you!