How to Stop the Screen from Locking on an iPhone

Evan Gower September 24, 2021

Have you ever read a lengthy article on your iPhone and had to unlock the screen many times until you’ve finished reading? Or you wanted to track the time with your iPhone tracker, but the screen kept locking?

How to Stop the Screen from Locking on an iPhone

Don’t let this issue ruin your iPhone experience. There’s a simple way to keep your screen from locking, and in this article, we’ll show you how to do so.

Turning Off Autolock: Step-by-Step Guide

There are two things you can do. You can completely turn off Auto-Lock, or you can change the settings and make your phone lock only after a more extended period. Here’s how to do it:

Go to the Settings.
Tap on Display and Brightness.
Tap on Auto-Lock.
To turn it off, select “Never.”

There you have it! Your screen won’t be locking unless you decide to do it.

On the other hand, if you don’t want to turn off the Auto-Lock feature completely, you can extend the period before your iPhone locks. The shortest period you can set is 30 seconds, while the longest is 5 minutes. You can also choose anything in between.

Can I Do This in Low Power Mode?

If you’re like most people, you probably sometimes keep your iPhone in Low Power Mode. Especially if you have to spend the whole day outside, and you know you won’t be able to charge your phone soon. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to keep your screen from locking or turn off Auto-Lock in Low Power Mode. Auto-Lock automatically resets to 30 seconds, and there’s no way to change it.

It may sound irritating, but it’s very reasonable. The screen uses a lot of power, and there’s no point in trying to save your battery while the screen is active. You’ll have to choose between preserving your battery and keeping the screen active.

What Is Raise to Wake?

You’ve probably noticed a feature with a somewhat unusual name – “Raise to Wake.” It is right under the Auto-Lock feature. The latest generations of iPhone are very responsive and sensitive to movement. If you turn on Raise to Wake feature, it means that, even if your phone is locked, it’ll wake the Lock screen every time you raise your phone to take a look at it.

However, it’s not possible to fully unlock your iPhone this way. You can only wake the screen and do some essential functions like checking the time or checking for new messages. You can also open your Control Center or access your notifications. Also, you can take a quick photo while your phone is locked. To access the Raise to Wake feature on the iPhone, follow these steps:

Go to Settings.
Tap on Display and Brightness.
Scroll down until you find “Raise to Wake.”

Can I Keep iPad From Locking?

Yes, of course. Since the process is very similar, we’ll also explain how to keep your iPad from locking. It can be beneficial as many people read ebooks on their iPads. Here’s how to do it:

Go to the Settings.
Tap on Display and Brightness.
Tap on Auto-Lock and turn it off.

That’s it! You’ll now be able to focus on the thing you’re reading and enjoy without any interruptions.

Final Word

As you can see, there’s nothing complicated in keeping your screen from locking. We hope that this article was useful to you and that you now know how to solve this issue.

How did you set Auto-Lock on your iPhone? Is it five minutes or less? Do you have any other questions about iPhone settings? Feel free to share them in the comments section.