The automatic screen-off feature of an iPhone is useful in saving battery life and preventing accidental taps on the screen. However, there are times when you may want to keep the screen on for an extended period, such as when reading a long article or watching a video. Here’s how to stop your iPhone screen from automatically turning off:
- Disable Auto-Lock The easiest way to prevent your iPhone screen from turning off is to disable the auto-lock feature. Here’s how:
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Display & Brightness”.
- Tap on “Auto-Lock”.
- Select “Never” from the list of options.
- Use Guided Access If you only want to keep the screen on for a specific app or task, you can use the Guided Access feature of your iPhone. Here’s how:
- Open the app you want to use.
- Triple-click the home button or the side button if you have an iPhone X or later.
- Tap on “Guided Access”.
- Tap on “Start”.
- Disable any buttons or areas of the screen that you don’t want to be activated.
- Tap on “Options”.
- Disable “Sleep/Wake Button”.
- Tap on “Done”.
- Your iPhone screen will now stay on until you triple-click the home or side button again and enter your passcode.
- Use an App There are several apps available on the App Store that can keep your iPhone screen on. Here are some of the popular ones:
- InsomniaX: This app prevents your iPhone from sleeping when it is plugged in or charging.
- Caffeine: This app keeps your iPhone screen on for a specific period or until you turn it off manually.
- Keep Screen On: This app keeps your iPhone screen on for a specific period, even when it is not charging.
By following these steps, you can prevent your iPhone screen from turning off automatically and enjoy uninterrupted use of your device.