Inaccurate Instagram Screen Time data on my iPhone 15 Pro

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Inaccurate Instagram Screen Time data on my iPhone 15 Pro

Hi,

I checked my screen time to find that I allegedly have 24+ hours spent in Instagram for just 2 days this week, but this isn’t accurate. According to Instagram’s Time Management tool, I’ve hardly spent more than 25 min on the app for those days.

This is not the first time this has happened and I’ve now disabled background app refresh to see if it does anything. I don’t remember how I had closed the app now, but the last time this happened my phone battery ran out as I was using it.

I checked for useful information online, restarted my phone and tried to find a way to reset the statistic but to no avail. The only thing I discovered is that a lot of people on Reddit seem to have a similar issue, but that’s about it.

Can you please suggest some possible ways to resolve this?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on Jan 23, 2025 6:39 PM

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Jan 25, 2025 6:02 AM in response to dbrynv

Doubting the accuracy of Screen Time data for app usage is comparable to questioning the results of a calculator app. In both cases, the data is likely accurate unless external factors or settings interfere. To address any discrepancies or doubts, it’s crucial to check the internal settings of your device. Ensure that you haven’t shared your Apple ID with others, as this could lead to Screen Time displaying usage from multiple devices. Additionally, verify whether you are part of Family Sharing, which might aggregate usage data across shared devices. Instead of questioning the integrity of Screen Time calculations, focusing on these potential settings will help resolve the core issue more effectively.

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