TimeCash
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App name on your phone: TimeCash Tracker. Here are the permissions each mode needs and where to enable them on iPhone and Android.

PermissionManualTimerAutomatic
Locationโ€”Optional (Attach location to record), while using the appRequired: Always / Allow all the time
Exact / precise locationโ€”If you use locationRequired
NotificationsOnly for the reminderRecommendedRecommended
Unrestricted battery (Android)โ€”โ€”Strongly recommended
Auto-start (Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, vivoโ€ฆ)โ€”โ€”Required on these brands
InternetNoNoNot for detection; yes for sending to the company or cloud

WhatWhereValue
LocationSettings โ†’ Privacy & Security โ†’ Location Services โ†’ TimeCash TrackerAlways (Automatic) or While Using the App (Timer)
Precise LocationSame screenEnabled
System Location ServicesSettings โ†’ Privacy & Security โ†’ Location ServicesEnabled
NotificationsSettings โ†’ Notifications โ†’ TimeCash TrackerAllow Notifications
Background App RefreshSettings โ†’ General โ†’ Background App RefreshEnabled (recommended)
Low Power ModeSettings โ†’ BatteryDisabled on workdays
StorageSettings โ†’ General โ†’ iPhone StorageKeep several GB free

iOS dialogs when enabling Automatic

  1. ยซAllow โ€œTimeCash Trackerโ€ to use your location?ยป โ†’ Allow While Using App with Precise Location.

    Allow โ€œTimeCash Trackerโ€ to use your location?

    Allow OnceAllow While Using AppDonโ€™t Allow
    System text: may vary by version and brand

  2. โ€ฆ even when you are not using the app? โ†’ Change to Always Allow. If it does not appear: Almost ready โ€” 2 taps โ†’ Take me to Settings โ†’ Location โ†’ Always.

  3. Notifications โ†’ Allow.

  4. Advertising tracking: either answer.

WhatWhereValue
LocationSettings โ†’ Apps โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ Permissions โ†’ LocationAllow all the time (Automatic) or Allow only while using the app (Timer)
Precise locationSame screenUse precise location
Phone locationQuick Settings โ†’ Location (and Google Location Accuracy)Enabled
NotificationsSettings โ†’ Apps โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ NotificationsEnabled and Shift start/end channel
BatterySettings โ†’ Apps โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ BatteryUnrestricted

Android dialogs

  1. Precise + While using the app.

    Allow TimeCash Tracker to access this deviceโ€™s location?

    Precise โ† ยท Approximate

    While using the appOnly this timeDonโ€™t Allow
    System text: may vary by version and brand

  2. Android 11+: Almost ready โ€” 2 taps โ†’ Take me to Settings โ†’ Permissions โ†’ Location โ†’ Allow all the time.

  3. Android 13+: notifications โ†’ Allow.

  4. Battery optimization card โ†’ Open battery settings.

BrandBatteryAuto-start
Samsung (One UI)Settings โ†’ Apps โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ Battery โ†’ Unrestricted. Also: Settings โ†’ Device care / Battery โ†’ Background usage limits โ†’ TimeCash must not be in Sleeping apps or Deep sleeping apps.Not needed.
Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO (MIUI / HyperOS)Settings โ†’ Apps โ†’ Manage apps โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ Battery saver โ†’ No restrictions.Same screen โ†’ Auto-start enabled.
Huawei / Honor (EMUI / MagicOS)Settings โ†’ Battery โ†’ App launch โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ disable Manage automatically and leave Auto-launch, Secondary launch and Run in background enabled.Included.
Google Pixel and stock AndroidSettings โ†’ Apps โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ App battery usage โ†’ Unrestricted.Not needed.
OPPO / realme / OnePlus / vivoSettings โ†’ Battery โ†’ Optimization / Background usage โ†’ TimeCash Tracker โ†’ allow background activity.Settings โ†’ Apps โ†’ Auto-start โ†’ TimeCash Tracker.

Huawei / Honor without Google Play Services: Automatic only works while the app is open โ€” use Timer.

On Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, Huawei, Honor, OPPO, realme, vivo, iQOO, Meizu, Asus, LeTV and OnePlus, TimeCash shows Allow TimeCash to auto-start with the Open auto-start settings button. The warning remains visible even after you enable it (the app cannot read that setting).

  1. Settings โ†’ Location and automatic clocking โ†’ Status: Active โ€” monitoring.

  2. No amber or red warnings.

  3. Dashboard: Geofence = Monitoring or Active โ€” {place}.

  4. Real test: leave the radius and re-enter; you should receive Shift ended and Shift started.