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Monitoring keeps turning off

Usually Android's battery saver. Two settings fix it.

5 stepsAbout 2 min

Browser

Step 1 of 5

First, test it: type leadmenottest

Open your browser, type leadmenottest into the address bar and go. If LeadMeNot blocks the page, everything is working.

Watch out

Not blocked? Every permission has to be on. Check the Accessibility service is switched on for LeadMeNot (Settings › Accessibility › LeadMeNot) and Battery Optimization is off (Unrestricted).

Good to know

The test only works while blocking is on, for example with Adult Websites & Apps switched on.

Android Settings

Settings › Apps › LeadMeNot › Battery › Unrestricted

Step 2 of 5

Turn off Battery Optimization

Set LeadMeNot to Unrestricted or Don't optimize.

Android Settings

Settings › Accessibility › LeadMeNot › Shortcut

Step 3 of 5

Turn off the Accessibility shortcut

Make sure the shortcut for LeadMeNot is off, so it can't be toggled by accident.

Android Settings

Step 4 of 5

Allow background activity

On some phones, also switch on Allow background activity for LeadMeNot.

Browser

Step 5 of 5

Test it again

Open your browser, type leadmenottest into the address bar and go. If LeadMeNot blocks the page, everything is working.

Watch out

Still not blocked? Email jason@leadmenot.org and tell us your phone's brand and model.

Good to know

The test only works while blocking is on, for example with Adult Websites & Apps switched on.

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