Disable app and Home Screen editing

When I put my phone in my pocket it magically goes to Home Screen edit mode and all my apps wiggle. Sometimes they delete themselves without my knowledge. Or sometimes the flashlight or camera come on even though the screen is locked before putting the phone in my pocket. WTF?

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 09:25 PM

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Sep 4, 2023 11:27 PM in response to CurtD

There are two ways to do that.

  1. Check your iPhone display before you put it in the pocket. Because it will sleep automatically based on your Auto-Lock time settings
  2. If the display is ON, lock the screen using the side button and check your iPhone display before you put it in the pocket


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On iPhone 6 and later, and on iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later, press the side button to wake your iPhone or put it to sleep. On iPhone SE (1st generation) and earlier, press the top button.


Learn about the buttons and switches on your iPhone.


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