This guide can help you set up your Lockd Pod.

Apple’s App Picker tool currently allows selection of up to 50 apps. We are currently working on expanding this functionality so you’ll be able to block more apps in the near future.

You start with 3 Emergency Unlocks, allowing you to exit lockd mode without the Pod. You can purchase more if needed, but we encourage using them only when absolutely necessary.

• Strict Mode: Activating strict mode stops users from deleting the app.
• Screen Time Access Block: Use a shortcut to block access to Settings and reduce the chance of changing Screen Time controls.

Unfortunately, some limitations are due to the way Apple’s App Picker is designed. We’re actively working on improvements with Apple. In the meantime, try:

- Open one app category at a time
- Paste app names into the search bar
- Close categories after selecting apps
- Avoid clicking “Other”
- Force quit LOCKD and restart your phone

Try the following:

• Check your WiFi or cellular connection
• Force quit and relaunch the app
• Restart your device
• Update your app and iOS software

• Make sure your phone’s NFC detection is enabled
  
• Tap gently against the correct area (top/back of phone) at a 45-degree angle
  
• When clicking the LOCKD button, if “Ready to Scan” doesn’t show, restart your phone

• Check that Lockd has Screen Time access: Settings > Screen Time > Toggle LOCKD access on
• Ensure your iOS is version 16 or newer
• Turn off any App Limits from Apple Screen Time: Settings > Screen Time > App Limits
• Disable other screen time management apps
• Remove apps from Always Allowed: Settings > Screen Time > Always Allowed
• Restart your device or reinstall the LOCKD app
• Wait up to 4 hours for changes to take effect

Due to iOS limitations, the Phone app can’t be blocked. We're continuing to explore options.

• Check if the app is selected in the App Picker
• Double-check App Limits and Always Allowed lists
• Quit the app and open it again
• Restart your iPhone