Too much time on phone? These Samsung Galaxy F23 5G tips will help you relax

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G lets you control your smartphone time. Here's how to set a screen time goal.

The screen time mode on Samsung Galaxy F23 5G allows you to restrict your phone usage. (Divya / HT Tech)

Smartphones have become the extended version of our life these days nd with metaverse being hyped up everywhere, it is likely to take over all aspects of our existence soon! From daily morning alarm to office work, meetings, entertainment and almost everything else we do with our smart devices in tow and that is the new normal. Resultantly, screen time exceeds the ideal time spent on a smartphone. Which definitely has an impact at the personal level. But you can control the excessive use of smartphones with simple tricks. Thanks to the Digital wellbeing and parental controls features! This brings several features to maintain the balance of your smartphone usage.

Here, we are referring to the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G, which was launched a few months back as a budget smartphone. Along with these smart features, the budget segment Samsung smartphones features a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5, which is powered by the Snapdragon 750G Processor and a 5,000mAh battery supported by a 25W fast charging option. For photography, you get a 50MP main camera along with an 8MP wide-angle and 2MP macro lens. The Galaxy F23 5G runs on the latest Android 12 operating system topped with Samsung's own layer of One UI 4.1 out of the box. That's what brings a number of features for the users.

Manage screen time with Samsung Galaxy F23 5G

Under the Digital wellbeing and parental controls Setting, you get several options to set for yourself such as Screen time, App timers, and bedtime mode. On one side, Bedtime mode will mute all your calls and alerts and the screen will change to a grayscale to let you have a good sleep without the phone disturbing you with notifications. And on the other, Screen time lets you set a specific goal time while exceeding which makes you alert about your excessive use of your smartphone. Here's how to set it.

How to set Screen time on Samsung Galaxy F23 5G

Step 1:

Head into your Settings and then scroll down to Digital Wellbeing and parental controls.

Step 2:

Now scroll down to Screen Time and tap on it. 

Step 3:

Once you enter the Screen Time settings, it will ask you to choose the days for which you want to set your screen time goal.

Step 4:

Now, select the time duration. 

Step 5:

After that, it will start showing you the remaining time to use your smartphone. When it will be over, it will remind you with the text “Time to take a break”.