How to Change Brightness Settings on iPhone.
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Getting your iPhone screen brightness just right makes a big difference. If you’re trying to save battery, reduce eye strain at night, or see your screen better in sunlight. This how to adjust it manually or let your iPhone handle it automatically.
iPhone Change Brightness Settings.
Tested on: iOS 18.4.1, iPhone 16 Pro Max (Titanium Black, 256GB, Global Model A3296 – MYWV3ZD/A)
How to Manually Adjust Brightness
The quickest way to change brightness is through Control Center:
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen (or swipe up from the bottom on older iPhones).
- Look for the brightness slider (the sun icon).
- Drag the slider up to make the screen brighter or down to dim it.
That’s it! Your screen will instantly adjust.
How to Turn On Auto-Brightness
If you want your iPhone to automatically adjust brightness based on your surroundings:
- Open Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Tap Display & Text Size.
- Scroll down and toggle on Auto-Brightness.
Now your iPhone will get brighter in sunlight and dimmer in darker rooms with no manual adjustments needed.
Extra Brightness Tips
- Battery saving tip: Lower brightness extends battery life.
- Nighttime comfort: Dim the screen before bed to reduce eye strain.
- Outdoor visibility: Max brightness helps in direct sunlight.
Where to Find Brightness in Settings
If you prefer adjusting brightness through Settings instead of Control Center:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Display & Brightness.
- Use the Brightness slider to adjust manually.
Need More Help?
If your screen isn’t bright enough even at max settings, check for True Tone (in Display & Brightness) or Night Shift, which can affect how colors and brightness appear.
Got questions? Drop them in the comments, I’m happy to help!
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