Listen to this articleMileage tracking is an important feature in QuickBooks Self-Employed application that automatically records your work trips. Typically, it keeps track of miles driven for tax deductions and reimbursements. However, while working with this feature, you may encounter a QuickBooks mileage tracking not working issue. When the error occurs, you may notice missing or inaccurate trips on your iPhone or iPad. Your device’s setting is a significant factor that can affect the performance of the mileage tracker in the QuickBooks application. Follow this post until the end to fix the “QuickBooks mileage tracking not working” issue.
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Mileage tracking has stopped working! What changes do I need to make in mileage tracking settings?
By making a few changes in the settings of the QuickBooks Self Employed application, you can avoid the “QuickBooks mileage tracking not working” issue. In the first place, you need to ensure that Auto-tracking is enabled under QuickBooks Self Employed app settings. To check, open QuickBooks on your device and confirm if the Auto Tracking Toggles in green under the Mileage tab. Some other essential points you need to consider are stated in the below-given list:
- Login QuickBooks Self-Employed account with the accurate credentials so that it can work in the background
- Make sure that the WiFi is turned on so that your device can pick the exact location.
- Also, confirm that Set Motion, Background App Refresh, Cellular Data, and Fitness options are enabled in the setting.
- If your phone’s battery is running low, disables the applications to ensure the optimal performance of the Self Employed app. Turn –off low batter mode so that no other installed app can hamper the performance of the Self Employed application.
- Make sure that Do not disturb mode in your phone’s settings is turned on, which will prevent your phone from connecting to the Internet and ultimately resulting in location tracking issues.
- Make sure that Content & Privacy Restrictions is disabled on your phone. To do so, click Screen Time from your phone’s setting and tap Content & Privacy Settings to check the status. Also, on the Screen Time setting, select Always Allow,and it will allow the Self Employed application to use the phone’s screen without any obstructions.
- In the phone’s settings, go to Privacy then select Services, and then select System Services, and confirm that you have turned on the Significant Location.
By making these changes in the settings of your device, you can avoid the QuickBooks Self Employed app is not tracking my miles issue.
Things You Need To Consider When QuickBooks Self Employed Not Tracking Mileage
While dealing with the QuickBooks mileage tracking now working issue, considering the below-given points can help you in dealing with the issue.
- If you are not using the QuickBooks Self Employed application regularly, it can terminate the app from the background processes.
- Use the latest updated version of QuickBooks Self Employed application and if the Automatic mileage tracking in the mobile app still not work properly, then update your iOS to the latest release.
- Make sure the device location tracking is enabled in QuickBooks Self Employed application because it is important for the tracking mileage in the application.
- If the mileage tracker is not recording all your miles, then force quit and restart the application. To do so, you have to double-tap the Home button and swipe the Self Employed app to left or right.
- While rebooting your phone, turn the airplane mode on for a few seconds to get back the proper network
The steps described in this post can help you in QuickBooks Self Employed mileage tracker not working situation. If you need help from certified QuickBooks professionals for the error resolution, give us a call on the QuickBooks desktop support number at 1-(855)-856-0042. In a minute’s notice, you can get assistance for the resolution of the QuickBooks mileage tracking not working issue from the certified QuickBooks experts.
