Blocking Apps with Shortcut

Settings and Safari in Allow Mode require a shortcut to block. You can also use this shortcut if any apps are having trouble being blocked in the App Picker. 

Note that 'Block App with Brick' shortcut in video has been updated to be called 'Brick Block'

Step-by-step instructions

1. Download the Shortcuts App in the App Store

Confirm you have the most updated Shortcuts version

 

2. Download the 'Brick Block' shortcut here

 

3. Open the Shortcuts App

 

 

4. Switch to the "Automation" tab, and tap to create a Personal Automation

 

 

5. Select "App"

 

 

6. Select "Is Opened" and "Run Immediately", then press "Choose"

 

 

7. Choose the app you would like to Brick

 

Press "Done" after selecting the app and then "Next"

 

 

8. Search for 'Block App with Brick' and select. Do not select 'New Blank Automation' (if not appearing, try downloading shortcut again using the link here.  Note that 'Block App with Brick' shortcut in video has been updated to be called 'Brick Block')

 

9. You're good to go! Reach out to hello@getbrick.app if you're having troubles.