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A "Phone Pickup" is recorded each time your device’s screen turns on — whether you unlock the device or simply wake the screen (like when checking a notification, lifting the phone, or triggering motion detection in StandBy/Nightstand mode).
Pickups reset daily at 12:00 AM, meaning your count starts fresh at the beginning of each day.
This method of tracking pickups is defined by Apple’s Screen Time and is consistent with industry standards.
Because of this, you may see higher-than-expected pickup counts if your phone screen turns on frequently — even if you didn’t actively interact with it.
Reducing Unintended Pickups
If you’d like to reduce false or unintended pickups:
Consider turning on "Focus Mode" or "Do Not Disturb" during inactive times.
If you use an upright charger with StandBy/Nightstand Mode, try disabling automatic activation of that feature — some users report it reduces ghost pickups significantly.
You can also check "Motion & Fitness" settings to reduce screen wake triggers.
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