iPhone Timer will not sound if auto lock is matches timer setting

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iPhone Timer will not sound if auto lock is matches timer setting

I just purchased an iPhone 14 and transferred my data from my iPhone X. My iOS is 16.3.1 The iPhone Timer will not sound if it matches the auto lock setting. I had this same problem with my iPhone X with every version of iOS I had since I purchased it 4 years ago. I hoped it would not reoccur with the iPhone 14 and iOS 16.3.1, but it does.

I have searched the forum and others seem to have this problem as well, but responders trying to help say they cannot duplicate the problem.

This is a real problem. Is there a solution to this other than to set the auto lock to never or add or subtract a second from the desired timer setting, so they do not match?

Thanks for your help

iPhone 14

Posted on Mar 27, 2023 12:39 PM

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Jeff_W.

Community Specialist

Mar 29, 2023 11:19 AM in response to nola_pete

Hello nola_pete,

We understand you have an issue with your Timer when your iPhone locks. We want to clarify the exact issue, then we'll provide some steps to help.

Is the Timer canceling completely once your iPhone auto-locks?
Is the sound you have set for the Timer playing something different than you expect?
Do you have an Apple Watch paired to your iPhone?
What is your auto-lock time set for?

We do have a new iOS update out now, iOS 16.4. Let's update first, then test the Timer to see if the issue is resolved.

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

We look forward to hearing back from you.

Best regards.

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