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Automation setup, troubleshooting and technical support

How it works

Shortcuts provides an automation trigger for opening or closing your iPhone. FoldLog supplies actions to record each state. Create one automation for opening and another for closing.

Each action saves a timestamped event. The interval until the next event is counted toward the previous state. This measures time spent folded or unfolded, not screen-on time.

iOS 27.1+ · Foldable iPhone · Free with in-app purchase

First-time setup

The four-step in-app guide starts with the automation appropriate to your phone’s current state. Here is an example starting with closing:

  1. 1

    Add the close automation

    Tap Add Automation in the app. Open the shared iCloud shortcut and tap Add Shortcut to import it with its automation.

  2. 2

    Enable the automation

    Imported automations are off by default. In Shortcuts → Automation, enable the close automation, choose Run Immediately, then return to FoldLog.

  3. 3

    Close your phone to test

    Close the phone as instructed. When FoldLog receives the event, the guide advances to the next step.

  4. 4

    Set up opening the same way

    Add and enable the open automation, then open your phone to test. Setup is complete after both tests succeed.

Need to set it up again?

In the app’s Settings, restart the setup guide to add and test both automations again. The automation setup instructions also include the import links.

Set up manually if a link will not open

Create one automation per state, pairing close with the record-close action and open with the record-open action.

  1. 1

    Create an automation

    Open Shortcuts → Automation and tap +.

  2. 2

    Choose the trigger

    Choose the open-or-close trigger and select only Close. For the second automation, select only Open.

  3. 3

    Run immediately

    Choose Run Immediately so recording does not require confirmation each time.

  4. 4

    Add the recording action

    Search for FoldLog, add the matching record-close or record-open action, and save.

Troubleshooting

Which devices are supported?

A foldable iPhone running iOS 27.1 or later, with Apple’s Shortcuts app. Follow the in-app guide to set up and test both automations before recording.

Is unfolded duration the same as screen time?

No. Duration is calculated between consecutive fold events. Your phone can remain unfolded while its screen is off, so unfolded duration is not screen-on time.

Does the app need to stay open?

No. Once setup is complete, the system runs the recording action when you open or close the phone. If records are missing, check both automations are enabled and set to Run Immediately.

Does the free version delete records after seven days?

No. It keeps recording and saving all events. You can view the latest seven days and total opens across all saved records. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks full history, 30-day statistics, CSV export and all widgets.

Are my records uploaded? What if I change phones?

The app does not upload records or offer cloud sync. System backups may include your local data. Deleting the app deletes local records; export a CSV with Pro beforehand if you need a copy. Restoring purchases does not restore records.

Why is a fold event missing?

Check both automations are enabled and set to Run Immediately. FoldLog cannot inspect your Shortcuts automations directly; it infers their status from received events. Consecutive events of the same kind suggest a missing opposite event. In the foreground, the app can compare the device state and add a marked recovery event.

Can I turn off automation notifications?

Shortcuts controls these notifications. Open the automation and turn off Notify When Run if the option is available. This does not disable recording.

How do I restore Pro?

Open the unlock screen and choose Restore Purchases using the Apple Account that purchased Pro. This restores access to Pro features, not previously deleted fold records.

How do I add or refresh widgets?

Edit your Home Screen or Lock Screen and search for FoldLog in the widget gallery. Pro unlocks all widgets; available styles differ by location. iOS controls refresh timing. If a widget remains stale, try removing and adding it again.

How do I export records?

With Pro, choose Export CSV in Settings and save or share the file using the system share sheet. Each row contains a timestamp, an open or close event, and its source: Shortcuts or an app recovery.

How do I delete records?

In Settings, choose Clear All Records and type the confirmation phrase shown by the app. Deletion cannot be undone. Export a copy first if needed.

Contact us

Email us with what happened, your iOS version and the app version so we can investigate.

yuhoye@gmail.com