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I built an app that blocks social media โ€” only an NFC tag can unlock it

Hey everyone! ๐Ÿ‘‹

I built an Android app called Digital Detox that blocks access to social media apps โ€” and the only way to unlock them is by tapping a registered NFC tag. No tag, no scroll.

The idea is to add a physical barrier between you and mindless scrolling, so using Instagram or TikTok becomes a conscious decision โ€” not a reflex.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Core Features:

Blocks apps like Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, etc.

Requires NFC tag tap to unlock for max 15 minutes

Fullscreen, non-dismissible overlay

Survives restarts, blocks back/home buttons

Anti-bypass and encrypted tag verification

๐Ÿ“ฑ Requires Android 12+ and a device with NFC.
https://abhijeets-code.itch.io/digitaldetox

Would love to hear your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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on July 16, 2025
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