iPhone shortcut for “auto-lock” setting

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iPhone shortcut for “auto-lock” setting

Is it possible to create a shortcut on iPhone which changes the "Auto-Lock" setting to "Never"? I basically have a hobby of cooking verities of stuff watching YouTube videos. So while watching videos, I keep the auto lock setting to NEVER so I can cook simultaneously, After cooking is over I revert the setting to 30 seconds.

Now since this switching is too frequent, I was wondering if there is an option to create a shortcut for changing auto lock setting. Pls let me know, and thank you in advance.

iPhone XS Max, 13

Posted on Apr 28, 2020 1:18 PM

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Answer 1

May 7, 2020 3:29 AM in response to MayureshA

I have the same issue, and I worked with the Shortcuts App today to try to set it up. Couldn't figure out a way to do it. I would love for Apple to address this. Or maybe I'm missing something....(?)

Thank you for listening.

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Alancito

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May 10, 2020 5:28 AM in response to MayureshA

MayureshA wrote: "...please suggest if there is a shortcut available for deleting history of safari and google apps."

The closest Shortcuts can manage is to open Safari's Settings pane for you so that you then tap "Clear History and Data":

There are many more (unofficial) possibilities where that came from here:

A Comprehensive Guide to All 120+ Settings URLs Supported by iOS and iPadOS 13.1

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ChrisJ4203

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Apr 28, 2020 1:22 PM in response to MayureshA

Couldn't tell you, but you would need to check out Shortcuts. See this for help in creating shortcuts. Use Siri Shortcuts - Apple Support

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ChrisJ4203

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Apr 28, 2020 1:56 PM in response to MayureshA

You can see if the Shortcuts app will help, Use the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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MayureshA Author

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Apr 28, 2020 2:14 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Hey! Thanks a lot, I’ll try that. Also, please suggest if there is a shortcut available for deleting history of safari and google apps. Thanks once again!

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