iPhone Timer doesn't sound if period is same as screen lock

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iPhone Timer doesn't sound if period is same as screen lock

If I set a timer on my iPhone for the same time interval as my "Auto-Lock" Display setting, and then I don't touch the phone during that period, the timer will not sound, or the sound will be cut off almost immediately. For example, I have Auto-Lock set to 5 minutes. If I set a timer for 5 minutes and leave the phone alone for that time, the timer expires without the phone making any sound at all. A timer set for 4 or 6 minutes works correctly. This started happening several months ago, and it happens every time now. How can I fix this? This is on an iPhone 8 with iOS 13.5.

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 9, 2020 11:00 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 6, 2020 7:13 AM in response to JovonaP.

The original poster is correct, if your screenlock is 1 minute and you set a timer for 1 minute no alarm goes of at the end, if during the 1 minute i touch the screen to reset the lock timer then the timer alarm will sound.

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JovonaP.

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Jun 16, 2020 6:08 AM in response to bythescruff

Hello bythescruff,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that the Timer on your iPhone doesn't make a sound if you've set a timer for the same time as your Auto-Lock setting. I can see how this could be concerning. I'm happy to help. I'd recommend trying these steps first:

Close the Clock and Settings apps: How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Restart your iPhone
Test setting a timer again.

I'd also suggest updating to the most recent iOS release: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If the behavior continues reach out to Apple for additional assistance: Contact Apple Support

Have a nice day!

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iPhone Timer doesn't sound if period is same as screen lock

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