How to Complete the Daily Screen Time Retro Task (iOS only)



This task requires you to share your screen recording of your screen time.


Instructions

1. Enable Screen Time

If you haven't done this before:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.

  2. Tap Screen Time.

  3. Tap Turn On Screen Time, then tap Continue.

  4. Choose This is My iPhone.

Important: You must wait at least 2 week after turning on Screen Time before completing this task, as some data needs time to build up.

2. Set Up Screen Recording

  1. Go to Settings > Control Centre.

  2. Tap the green + next to Screen Recording to add it.

  3. Swipe down from the top-right of your screen to open the Control Centre.

  4. Tap the record button (a solid dot inside a circle) and wait for the 3-second countdown to begin.

3.  Record Your Daily Screen Time

  1. Go to Settings > Screen Time.

  2. Tap See All Activity.

  3. At the top, tap Day to switch to daily view.

  4. Tap Devices (top-right) and choose only the iPhone you’re using (avoid "All Devices").

  5. Start scrolling down slowly.

  6. Tap Show More every time it appears, until you reach the bottom.

  7. Tap the left arrow (←) at the top to go to the previous day, then scroll to the bottom again.

  8. Repeat this for each day going back a total of 14 days.

4. Stop the Recording and Upload

  1. Tap the red bar at the top of your screen and select Stop.

  2. Return to the MSR app and upload the video as instructed in the task.

Tips for a Successful Submission

  • Ensure you're on Daily view, not Weekly.

  • Make sure you're only showing data for one device (not "All Devices").

  • Avoid using VPNs or Airplane mode while recording.

  • The recording must be clear and complete—don’t cut it off early.

Troubleshooting

  • Upload failed? Turn off any VPN and try using mobile data.

  • Only this week’s data showing? Wait a few more days to accumulate more activity.

Frequently Asked Questions


How will I receive my Screen time? 


It will be in your photo library


I'm scared about sharing my Screentime data with you. How is my data protected?


We understand your concerns and take your privacy very seriously. Your Screen time data is handled with strict confidentiality and is used only for generating aggregated insights into user interactions and prompting.


We protect your data using strong encryption and secure storage methods. Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only. We are transparent about our data usage and comply with all relevant data protection laws and regulations to ensure your information remains safe.