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iPhone in my bag, are my walking steps counted?

If my iPhone 7 Plus is inside my knapsack, when I am walking with the knapsack on my back, are my steps counted by the Health App? Thank you.

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Dec 15, 2021 5:37 AM

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In order for the iPhone to track these steps, you will need to either be

  • holding the device
  • wearing the device


Your step counter will go up after your iPhone has detected the motion


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Posted on Dec 15, 2021 6:00 AM

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iPhone in my bag, are my walking steps counted?

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