Forest FAQ (English Version)

I purchased Forest on iOS/Android, if I switch platforms do I need to purchase the app again?

Switching between iOS and Android devices

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Why isn't my exceeded planting time counted?

When the exceeded time isn't being counted

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How to Access Forest on Apple Watch

Steps to install and use Forest on Apple Watch

Written by Hua Lu
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No notification sounds after planting is finished?

What to do when there are no notification sounds after you finish planting a tree

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How to register for a Forest account

Register for a Forest account and store your data on Cloud

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How to change your profile photo?

Update your Forest account profile photo

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Set your planting time

Adjust and set the length of your focusing time

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Choose tree species

Choose which type of tree/bush you want to plant next

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I can't find/plant trees I've unlocked?

What to do when you can't find tree species you've unlocked

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How to use Tags

Use tags to categorize your focused time

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I bought a tree species, but it wasn't unlocked?

What to do when you bought a tree species but it wasn't unlocked

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How do I view the total time spent on each tag?

See how much time you've spent on a specific tag

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Check the distribution of tags (pie charts)

View your planting time statistics and distribution displayed as pie charts and graphs

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Count exceeded time

Keep counting your focused time after you finish planting for extra rewards

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Change the language

Change the language in Forest

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Ambient sounds

Set ambient sounds (background sounds) to accompany you while focusing

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Break Time

Take a break after focusing

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Can I plant a tree from my Apple Watch?

Using Forest on your Apple Watch

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Coin reward formula

How your planting rewards are calculated

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(iOS) Is there a whitelist for iOS users?

iOS Work with Phone mode

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(Android) After I turned on the whitelist option, I can use all apps without killing my tree?

What to do when your whitelist functions isn't working properly

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Why doesn't my tree die when I use other apps?

What to do when you use other apps but your tree still grows

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(iOS) How to set up "Deep Focus Mode"?

iOS "Deep Focus Mode" "Change of Work With Phone Mode"

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Is there a limit of real trees I can plant? How many can I plant?

Why we limit the amount of real trees each user can plant

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Can I track the real trees I planted?

How our real tree planting project works

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Why does my tree die after I turn off my screen?

What to do if the tree dies when you turn off your screen

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I got a notification and my tree died?

get notification tree die killed

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My tree died for no reason?

tree die suddenly no reason

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Access permission purposes

access permission

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Why isn't my planting time synced with the global/friend ranking?

What to do when your planting time isn't displayed correctly in the rankings

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How to add friends

Add friends in Forest to plant together and compete

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