The iPhone or iPad screen will automatically turn off by default after being idle for 30 seconds. This seems like a nice power saving feature until you need to use it when you don't touch your iPhone for a while. For example, use a stopwatch to time activities or cook and view recipes when your hands are dirty.

If you hand over your phone to a friend, they must click at least once every 30 seconds to prevent automatic locking.

Fortunately, there is a way to modify the default iPhone screen timeout feature. Let's show you how to do it.

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Free trial security beta What is screen timeout on iPhone or iPad?

iPhone Screen Timeout is a safe and energy-efficient feature for all iPhones and iPads today. Without the default screen lock time, your iPhone battery will run out faster and your data will be at greater risk, as the screen timeout will also automatically lock the iPhone.

Overall, screen timeout is a useful feature and we recommend you stay active. However, it is also valuable to know how to increase screen time on your iPhone or temporarily stop the screen timeout.

How does screen timeout affect battery life?

As we all know, the screens on iPhones and iPads are the most power-consuming part of the device. So if you keep the screen on for longer by using your phone or extending the screen lock time, your battery will run out faster.

In order not to forget to charge your phone in time, just use Batteries.

Batteries is a lightweight utility for Mac, which is located in the menu bar and tracks the battery level of all Bluetooth-compatible devices. It not only knows the charging status of your iPhone or iPad, but also monitors the battery level of AirPods, keyboard, mouse, etc.

Will never time out damage your iPhone?

If you set your iPhone screen timeout to Never, will it damage your phone?

Like Macs and iPads, iPhones also have multiple security levels built in to ensure you don't damage them during regular use. Turning off the screen timeout setting will surely reduce your phone's battery life, but if your phone isn't overheating, it's unlikely that you'll damage your phone in other ways.

Note: New iPhones equipped with OLED screens (iPhone X and later) may experience screen burnout due to long-term use. Apple believes this is normal and is not covered by the basic warranty.

How to increase screen timeout on iPhone

You can change the iPhone screen timeout settings at any time. This is actually very easy to do. Since the screen timeout on your iPhone is associated with screen auto-locking, you need to adjust the latter to change both.

Here's how to extend screen time on your iPhone or iPad:

1. Start Settings
2. Scroll down to "Display & Brightness"
3. Click "Auto Lock"
4. Select any value higher than the current value. The default settings are 30 seconds, 1/2/3/4/5 minutes, or "never".

Alternatively, to reduce the screen timeout, select any value below the current setting. You can switch back and forth multiple times as you want.

Please read also:

• Low battery mode
• How to display battery percentage on iPhone
• Take a scrolling screenshot
• Check Airpods Battery

How to always keep iPhone on

While it is not recommended to turn off screen timeout and automatic lock completely, it can be useful in some of the cases described above (such as using a stopwatch).

So, if you want to change the iPhone screen timeout to "Never":

1. Go to Settings
2. Turn on "Show & Brightness"
3. Click "Auto Lock"
4. Click "Never"

By the way, if you also want to stop the screen timeout on your Mac, you can do it in one click using apps like Lungo and One Switch.

Lungo is a small utility located in the menu bar that changes the screen timeout from 10 minutes to 12 hours, even indefinitely with just one click. This is the perfect app for anyone who needs to change the Mac screen timeout time frequently.

The One Switch is another beautiful menu bar utility that includes a wake-up function similar to Lungo, but it also extends that feature further and offers options like screen saver, headphone connectivity, do not disturb, night mode, and more. All of this can be activated in a click.

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As you can see, the iPhone’s automatic locking feature is easy to modify according to your preferences. However, if you decide to extend it, be sure to use Batteries to monitor your iPhone's battery. Try using Lungo and One Switch to keep your Mac awake. And get the launcher with multiple widgets to fully customize your iPhone – in just a few minutes!

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