How do I stop my phone screen from turning off so fast?
Direct Answer
Change your screen timeout setting. On iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, and select 5 minutes or Never. On Android, go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout, and select 5 or 10 minutes.
⚡ 10-Second Quick Answer
Follow the fast 1-2 button instructions below. No extra setup required.
How to Do It in 1 or 2 Taps
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Open Settings on your phone
Tap the grey gear icon labeled "Settings" on your home screen.
👀 Gear wheel icon labeled "Settings."
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Tap "Display & Brightness" (or "Display")
Scroll down and tap "Display & Brightness" on iPhone, or "Display" on Android.
👀 Sun icon labeled Display in Settings.
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Tap "Auto-Lock" (or "Screen timeout")
Scroll to "Auto-Lock" (iPhone) or "Screen timeout" (Android). It is often set to 30 seconds by default.
👀 Clock icon or timer row labeled Auto-Lock.
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Choose 5 Minutes or Never
Tap "5 Minutes" or "10 Minutes" (or "Never" on iPad). A blue checkmark will confirm your setting.
👀 Checkmark next to 5 Minutes option.
Still Not Working? 2 Quick Things to Check
If Auto-Lock is greyed out and cannot be tapped
Your phone is in Low Power Mode (yellow battery icon). Go to Settings > Battery, turn off Low Power Mode, then try again.
Good to Know
- You can always press the side power button once when you are done to turn the screen off manually and save battery.