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# Does the Earn It app work when I am abroad?

While the Earn It app works internationally, there are some limitations related to HealthKit data updates. When your phone is in a data roaming state, iOS restricts background tasks that update the HealthKit data (step count, exercises) on the Earn It app. To prevent any potential loss of data, here’s what you need to know:

1. **Background Updates**: The app won’t receive HealthKit data updates while running in the background if your device is roaming. This also applies if “Background App Refresh” is disabled in your iOS settings.
2. **Data Retention**: Apple stores HealthKit data for up to 42 days on your device. To avoid data loss, connect to a Wi-Fi network or a non-roaming mobile network within this time frame.

To summarise, while the Earn It app does function abroad, ensure you connect to Wi-Fi periodically to maintain seamless HealthKit data syncing.

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