Make iPhone Screen Stay On Longer

How to Make Your iPhone Screen Stay On Longer.

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Learn how to adjust your iPhone settings to keep the screen on longer. If your iPhone screen keeps turning off too quickly, I’ll show you the steps to change the auto-lock timer or disable it completely.

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The iPhone’s auto-lock feature helps save battery, but sometimes you need the screen to stay on. Learn how to extend the screen timeout when reading, cooking with recipes, or giving presentations. I’ll explain where to find these settings and how they work.

How to Change Auto-Lock Settings

1. Open Settings – Tap the Settings app on your home screen
2. Go to Display & Brightness – Scroll down and select this option
3. Tap Auto-Lock – You’ll see this near the bottom of the menu
4. Choose your preferred time – Options range from 30 seconds to 5 minutes
5. Select Never if needed – This keeps the screen on until you manually lock it

Important Notes About Screen Timeout

• Battery impact – Longer screen timeouts will use more battery
• Security reminder – Setting to “Never” means your phone won’t lock automatically
• Default setting – Most iPhones come set to auto-lock after 30 seconds or 1 minute

What to Do If Settings Don’t Work

If your screen still turns off too quickly:

1. Check Low Power Mode – This forces 30-second auto-lock (turn it off in Settings > Battery)
2. Look at Guided Access – This feature may override settings (check Settings > Accessibility)
3. Restart your iPhone – Sometimes a simple reboot fixes settings issues

Best Times to Use Longer Screen Timeouts

• Following recipes – When cooking with your iPhone on the counter
• Reading long articles – To prevent constant screen reactivation
• Presentations – When using your iPhone to display information
• Navigation – While using maps in your car (with proper mounting)

Alternative Solutions

If you need the screen on temporarily:

• Tap the screen occasionally – Light touches reset the auto-lock timer
• Use a stand – Some stands have features to keep the screen awake
• Try specific apps – Some apps like navigation prevent auto-lock while active

Final Thoughts

Adjusting your iPhone’s auto-lock settings gives you more control over your screen. Just remember that longer timeouts will use more battery. Find the balance that works best for how you use your phone.

Need help with a specific situation? Ask in the comments below!