Permission overview

Understand why AuraLock needs certain Android permissions and how they protect your focus.

AuraLock depends on several Android permissions to create and hold your focus boundaries. Each one serves a clear purpose, and each is explained on its own page.

Required permissions

Accessibility

AuraLock uses this to detect when you open an app and to enforce your Aura boundaries.

Display over other apps

Lets AuraLock draw the Aura overlay and the block screen on top of other apps.

Usage access

Shows AuraLock which apps are running so it can enforce your boundaries.

Recommended settings

Alarms and reminders

Keeps session timers and schedules running at the right time, even in the background.

Privacy

AuraLock does not collect or transmit your usage data. These permissions are used only on your device, and only to enforce the boundaries you set.