Compared to Android phones that had the function before, the iPhone’s always-on display, which made its debut with the iPhone 14 Pro and is still present in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro, is a very striking change. With iOS 16’s updated lock screen, the always-on display was as ostentatious as it was useful, in typical Apple manner.
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For some people, the iPhone’s always-on display is a pleasant addition since it shows ambient information without requiring the user to pick up and unlock the phone. You may easily check the time or any crucial alerts you may have by taking a quick look at your phone.
The AOD could be a little too much for certain people, even though the most recent iPhone 16 screens can reduce brightness all the way to 1 nit. But don’t worry. There is an option to return your phone to the time when it had a fully dark screen when you put it down or locked it. Below, we’ll demonstrate how to accomplish it.
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The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models from Apple
The AOD is exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iOS’s always-on display does momentarily shut off itself, although it varies.
In spite of its name, the AOD may sometimes turn off. In order to save battery life, Apple provides a list of situations in which the display is entirely off:
You have your iPhone facing down.
You have your iPhone in your purse or pocket.
You go away with your iPhone linked to your Apple Watch and your iPhone linked to CarPlay.
After a period of inactivity, your iPhone automatically switches off the AOD (Apple claims that your iPhone recognizes your use habits).
Sleep Focus is activated.
Low Power Mode is activated.
You have a continuity camera in use.
How to permanently disable your iPhone’s always-on display
Although the AOD will be momentarily disabled in all of the aforementioned scenarios, if you’re not a fan, you may manually and fully off the iPhone’s always-on display.
Go to Display & Brightness in the Settings app, then go to the bottom and choose Always On Display. Toggle off Always On Display to disable AOD.
You may keep AOD enabled while hiding your wallpaper, notifications, or both if you want the notion of an always-on display but just want to view the necessities.