To keep an iPhone 14 screen on longer, change Auto-Lock in Display & Brightness settings. Choosing Never prevents the normal inactivity timer from locking the screen, but it increases battery use and can leave personal information visible if you walk away.
Steps
Step 1: Open Settings
Tap Settings.
Step 2: Open Display & Brightness
Tap Display & Brightness.
Step 3: Select Auto-Lock
Tap Auto-Lock.
Step 4: Choose a longer time
Select a longer timeout, or choose Never if you intentionally want the display to remain on until you lock it manually.
Step 5: Lock the iPhone manually when finished
Press the side button when you no longer need the screen to remain awake.
What Happens Next
The iPhone waits for the selected period before locking because of inactivity. With Never selected, you become responsible for locking it manually.
Troubleshooting and Useful Details
If Auto-Lock is stuck at 30 Seconds or the choices are restricted, check whether Low Power Mode is enabled or whether a device-management policy controls the setting. Leaving a bright static screen on also consumes more battery and is unnecessary for most uses.
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