Does the Health app not tracking steps correctly on the iPhone? Health app tracks several metrics of your health, like steps, sleep cycle, vital signs, etc. Incorrect tracking of the Health app means you will get wrong information of the metric. We have discussed this and why the Health app is not tracking, along with the correct method to fix that as well.
Why the Health app is not tracking steps on iPhone?
The Health app can easily track your daily steps and several other metrics to give you the comprehensive idea of your daily goals. iPhone uses it’s the inbuilt accelerometer to track your steps. But, this isn’t an easy process and often incurs error in the tracking of the steps.
There is a difference between getting wrong steps tracking information and receiving no steps tracking at all. If you are affected by the later one, there is an absolute fix for it. Follow the below-mentioned steps to fix that. But, the wrong steps calculation can’t be solved via software fixes. One of the ways to fix that is to use a fitness tracker or an Apple Watch.
Fix – Enable Fitness Tracking
The Fitness Tracking feature on your iPhone lets the device measure and collect several health metrics. The Health app feature will not turn on or function properly if the Fitness Tracking feature is disabled.
Step 1 – Look on the Home Screen in search of the ⚙icon.
Step 2 – Tap that once to open up the Settings page.
Step 3 – After opening the Settings page, go to the “Privacy & Security” features.
Step 4 – On the Privacy & Security page, look for the “Motion & Fitness” module.
Step 5 – Next, enable the “Fitness Tracking” option.
As soon as you enable that ‘Fitness Tracking’ feature, the ‘Health’ option should become available.
Step 6 – Later, turn on the “Health” feature.
Once you have enabled it, the Health app will start to count your steps and monitor them. Now, it may take some time for the app to reflect your steps in the Health app. So, continue to use the iPhone as you normally do and keep an eye on the Health app.
You will see the tracking information on the Health app. Though, there can be some discrepancies in the actual steps counter information, but it will be available. Check if this works.