Why Does My iPhone 14 Screen Not Go Dark? Troubleshooting Auto-Lock & Attention Settings

Learn why your iPhone 14 screen doesn’t go dark and how to fix it by adjusting Auto-Lock and Attention Awareness settings.

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If your iPhone 14 screen does not go dark, it might be due to the Auto-Lock setting being disabled or set to 'Never.' To fix this, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, and choose a time interval. If the issue persists, ensure that Attention Awareness features are turned off under Settings > Accessibility > Face ID & Attention. This setting can prevent the screen from going dark if it detects your attention.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I change the Auto-Lock time on my iPhone 14? To change the Auto-Lock time on your iPhone 14, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, then select your preferred time interval.
  2. What is Attention Awareness on iPhone 14 and how does it affect the screen? Attention Awareness detects if you are looking at your iPhone using Face ID. If enabled, it prevents the screen from going dark while you’re paying attention to the device.
  3. Why does my iPhone 14 screen stay on even when not in use? This might happen if Auto-Lock is set to Never or if Attention Awareness features are active. Adjust these in Settings to resolve the issue.

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