How to stop clock app opening when turning off alarm?

How do I stop the clock app opening when turning off alarm? I've looked everywhere and cannot find how to disable the app from opening automatically when I turn the alarm off (very disruptive especially when using other apps on my iPhone). iPhone 13 pro Max iOS 18.4.1 Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on May 18, 2025 11:54 AM

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JT-IT Author

Level 1

9 points

May 19, 2025 10:50 AM in response to WheelieNick

Updated and still does this. Any idea how to stop the clock app from opening when using other apps? I just want to tap the alarm off and stay in the current app.

WheelieNick

Level 8

45,431 points

May 19, 2025 07:28 AM in response to JT-IT

Try and update to the latest iOS version, I don't have this problem on my iPhone 15 pro

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