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Screen Won’t Turn Off? Adjust iPhone Display Settings

Issue Description 

Screen stays ON and does not lock automatically. 

Common Causes 

Auto-Lock disabled 

App keeping screen awake 

Accessibility settings 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Enable Auto-Lock 

Settings → Display & Brightness → Auto-Lock 

Set 30 seconds or 1 minute 

 

Step 2: Disable Always-On Display (If Available) 

Settings → Display 

Turn OFF Always-On Display 

 

Step 3: Check Accessibility Settings 

Disable Guided Access or AssistiveTouch temporarily 

 

Step 4: Restart iPhone 

Clears wake-lock issues 

Explore Further 

Factory reset if screen never sleeps 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Avoid apps that force screen awake.