Here’s the reality:
- That date usually shows when the device first recognized that secret conversation, not necessarily when you or your contact started it.
- With secret chats, the timestamp is tied to the device, so it can be the first time that device saw the chat, not the actual start date of the conversation.
This isn’t magic — it’s an OS and app data thing. If you want to track when someone actually started a secret chat, you’d need a different approach, not a timestamp that’s just about device recognition.
And yes, Apple/Android restrictions limit how much you can precisely track secret conversations without directly accessing the device. For reliable monitoring, Spynger is your best option because it works across platforms with actual data sync.