Screen time glitch showing iv been on settings for 17hours
iPhone 13, iOS 16
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There are a few possible explanations for why your Screen Time might be showing that you have been on Settings for 17 hours.
- You have been using Settings for a long time. If you have been using Settings for a long time, then it is possible that the 17 hours is accurate. However, this seems unlikely, unless you were troubleshooting a problem with your iPhone or doing some other intensive task in Settings.
- You have been leaving Settings open in the background. If you have been leaving Settings open in the background, then it is possible that the 17 hours is counting the time that Settings has been open, even if you were not actively using it. This is a common problem, and there are a few things you can do to prevent it.
To prevent Settings from running in the background, you can:
- Close Settings when you are finished using it. To do this, double-click the Home button and swipe up on Settings to close it. Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
- Turn off Background App Refresh for Settings. To do this, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and turn off the switch for Settings. go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and turn OFF Background App Refresh Switch apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If you are still concerned about the 17 hours of screen time in Settings, then you can contact Apple Support for help. They can investigate the issue and see if there is a problem with your iPhone.