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As far as I know, there is software that will do this. However, that software usually needs some higher permissions to be able to be able to change the colors of the computer's whole output. For windows this is usually not a problem unless it's a work PC / laptop. For Android it means you need to have a rooted phone, otherwise no-blue-light apps will just apply a red filter on top, but not actually stop emitting blue light.
If you've got a rooted android you might want to try to flux app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justgetflux.flux
I suppose my explanation is out of scope, but that's the only real reason that I know of.
It really isn't. This question is circular and relies on a presupposition that becomes ridiculous from the subsequent arbitrary rules imposed.
;tldr OP's question is out of scope for ELI5
Would you mind elaborating on your reasoning that lead you to the conclusion that my original question is circular? I am in no way claiming it isn't, I'd just like to see the reasoning.
Your question becomes 'why wear eyeglasses to filter blue light when there is no blue light?' The answer is "Science doesn't say that".
I see your logic. Thanks 👍