Screen shuts off in StandBy mode iOS 18.1.1 despite always-on settings

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Screen shuts off in StandBy mode iOS 18.1.1 despite always-on settings

I have an iPhone 16 Pro running iOS 18.1.1. I recently have started using StandBy mode at night instead of a clock on my nightstand, but the screen keeps turning off. I want to have the clock up all night for easy reference. I'm not sure how long it takes before turning off, but it's not right away.

Settings of interest...

Display & Brightness -> Always On Display -> On

StandBy -> Display -> Turn Display Off -> Never

Battery -> Low Power Mode -> Off

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 9, 2024 07:26 AM

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Dec 31, 2024 07:59 AM in response to SravanKrA

SravanKrA wrote:

If Always On Display is enabled on your iPhone 16 Pro, it may interfere with StandBy Mode because the two features can conflict in terms of screen brightness and power-saving modes. StandBy usually works best when the phone is charging.

if you want StandBy to function with a bright display for extended periods try disabling Always On feature

That doesn't work for me, that's actually what I was trying first. I only turned on "Always on" as a troubleshooting step.

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Dec 31, 2024 12:26 AM in response to bosbruin

bosbruin wrote:

I want to have the clock up all night for easy reference.

If Always On Display is enabled on your iPhone 16 Pro, it may interfere with StandBy Mode because the two features can conflict in terms of screen brightness and power-saving modes. StandBy usually works best when the phone is charging.

if you want StandBy to function with a bright display for extended periods try disabling Always On feature

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Screen shuts off in StandBy mode iOS 18.1.1 despite always-on settings

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