Audiobook stops playing when iPhone locks

Following update to IOS 17, my audiobook will pause when phone locks after 5 minutes. It also happens if I change from the audiobook app to another one. If I change the locking setting to never, the book will continue to play, as long as I stay on the app.

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 07:39 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2023 03:33 PM

Hi ljstrick,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


Let's make sure your device is up-to-date. If it is updated, let's restart your device. Restarting your device and making sure it is updated can resolve many unexpected issues. 


Take a look here on how to restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Take a look here on how you can update your iPhone: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Contact Apple Support if it continues to investigate this further.


Get Support


Regards.



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Sep 27, 2023 03:33 PM in response to ljstrick

Hi ljstrick,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


Let's make sure your device is up-to-date. If it is updated, let's restart your device. Restarting your device and making sure it is updated can resolve many unexpected issues. 


Take a look here on how to restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Take a look here on how you can update your iPhone: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Contact Apple Support if it continues to investigate this further.


Get Support


Regards.



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