Why does my iPhone 14 pro stay on? How to fix
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are Apple’s latest flagships, packed with tons of unique features never before seen in an iPhone. With the new always-on display feature of the Pro models of the iPhone 14 series, the display stays on even after the screen is locked to make important and useful information available to you.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max also come with new features like Dynamic Island, car crash detection, satellite SOS connectivity and more. Dynamic Island is a pill-shaped cutout in the new Pro Motion Displays that aims to blur the lines between software and hardware by making intelligent use of the cutout in your screen. With so many new features to use and customize, it can be daunting to get to grips with. If you’re wondering why your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max stays on when you lock your device, here’s everything you need to know.
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Why does my iPhone 14 pro stay on?
Your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max will stay on when you lock your device due to the new one Always-on display. Called AOD for short, it keeps the display on at a very low frequency of just 1Hz to save battery and help you find useful information at a glance.
Always-on Display is a new feature in iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max that leverages the capabilities of the new Pro Motion Display to intelligently display data from your lock screen when your iPhone is locked. These new Pro Motion displays use OLED technology to turn off dark pixels and reduce power consumption on your iPhone.
The new displays can also dynamically adjust their refresh rate, which allows your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max to drop the refresh rate down to 1Hz when your device is locked. This allows you to view your lock screen and track the time, incoming notifications, and more without ever having to unlock your iPhone. Because of this, your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max stays on even when it’s locked.
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How to turn off always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max so the screen turns off when locked
If you find the new always-on display annoying, you can turn it off at any time in your Settings app. Use the following steps to assist you with this process.
Open the Settings app and tap screen brightness.
Now scroll down and toggle the switch for off Always on.
And that’s it! Always-on display is now disabled on your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max. Your screen will now turn off completely every time you lock your iPhone.
frequently asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked related questions to help you keep up to date with the latest developments regarding the iPhone 14 Pro and its always-on display.
Can you dim the always-on display on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max?
No, there is no native option to control the intensity or brightness of your always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. However, you can use the focus mode trick to dim your always-on display. Use this comprehensive guide from us to help you through the process.
Will always-on display affect iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max battery life?
Yes, always-on display will shrink your screen in time. That impact is fairly negligible, however, and your always-on display is reported to only use 2% to 7% of your iPhone’s battery during a full charge cycle.
We hope this post helped you to easily understand why your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max stays on when locked. If you have any other questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below.
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