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Screen time showing Instagram and What’s app is running continuously

Hello Everyone,


when I checked my screen time, it shows that Instagram and what’s app has been running for 6 hours, but the phone was not in use.


I am using iPhone 13mini , 15.5 (19F77),


Both Instagram and what’s app are latest version, also tried deleting and installing it again but still the issue persists.


kindly advice thank you.


iPhone 13 Mini

Posted on May 23, 2022 5:48 PM

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May 24, 2022 12:08 PM in response to ezhiil

Hey ezhiil,


It's possible that these apps might be running in the background even if you don't use them on your screen. Do you normally use these two apps to message someone?


Also, do you close the app or just minimize them? Here's how you close an app completely after you're done using them: Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch


We recommend that you give those steps a try and see if Screen Time shows a different usage report. You can learn more about Screen Time by checking out this article here: Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Take care!

Screen time showing Instagram and What’s app is running continuously

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