To prevent your iPhone screen from turning off automatically, you need to adjust the 'Auto-Lock' setting within your device's display options.
Understanding Auto-Lock on iPhone
The "Auto-Lock" feature on your iPhone is designed to save battery life and enhance security by automatically turning off the screen and locking your device after a set period of inactivity. However, for certain tasks or preferences, you might want to extend this time or disable it entirely to keep your screen continuously on.
Key Concepts:
- Auto-Lock: The setting that controls how long your screen stays active before turning off and locking.
- "Never" Option: The specific setting to choose if you want to completely disable the automatic screen off feature.
Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Off Auto Screen Off
Follow these simple steps to adjust or disable the auto-lock feature on your iPhone:
- Access Settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. This is the main configuration hub for your device.
- Navigate to Display & Brightness: Scroll down through the list of settings and tap on Display & Brightness. This section contains all options related to your iPhone's screen, including text size, True Tone, and Dark Mode.
- Select Auto-Lock: Within the Display & Brightness menu, tap on Auto-Lock. Here, you will see a list of time intervals (e.g., 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, etc.) and potentially a "Never" option.
- Adjust the Time: To prevent your screen from turning off automatically, select Never from the available options. If "Never" is not available (e.g., for iPhones managed by an organization), choose the longest possible duration.
This process is straightforward and allows you to customize when your iPhone's screen goes to sleep, ensuring it stays on for as long as you need it to.
Quick Reference Table: Adjusting Auto-Lock
For a quick overview of the navigation path:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Settings |
| 2 | Tap Display & Brightness |
| 3 | Select Auto-Lock |
| 4 | Choose Never (or desired duration) |
By setting Auto-Lock to "Never," your iPhone screen will remain on until you manually turn it off or lock the device. Be mindful that choosing "Never" can impact your battery life.
