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Rishi_oo7
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Inaccurate screen on time

Why my screen on time is showing like this inaccurate information



[Edited by Moderator]

Posted on Oct 17, 2026 12:46 PM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 17, 2026 12:51 PM in response to Rishi_oo7

Hi there


Please try this


  • Disable "Share Across Devices": Go to Settings > Screen Time and turn off Share Across Devices if you use multiple Apple devices and suspect overlapping data. 
  • Close Safari Tabs and Background Apps: Clear out old browser tabs in Safari or force-close apps running in the background. 
  • Check Date and Time: Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure Set Automatically is turned on. 
  • Restart and Reset Tracking:
    1. Restart your phone.
    2. If it still shows 24 hours, go to Settings > Screen Time > App & Website Activity, turn it Off, restart the phone, and turn it back On.
  • Update Your Software: Check Settings > General > Software Update to install the latest system patch, as manufacturers frequently fix reporting bugs in updates. 


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378000