auto-lock

You can send a feature request to Apple via this link --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

There has been to my knowledge, after being on this forum for many years, little to no people complaining the auto-lock time frames need to be changed. Since they haven't changed since iPhone was released long ago, I wouldn't hold much hope for Apple to change this. But feel free to let them know your thoughts.

I want it set it to NOT lock when plugged in. The feature is in MAC OS and cannot believe Apple did not include this in iOS. Very annoying when working from home and the phone continuously goes blank. A real oversight.

We get what you want. We all users on this user to user only forum and iOS isn't designed this way. Instead, you can set your iPhone to Never for auto lock, then when you want your screen to lock, simply tap the side power button once and your screen will lock. That's not really very difficult to manage, tbh.

You can provide a feature request to Apple, but I wouldn't expect this setting to change since it's been this way since forever. Use this link to send feedback --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Is there a way to set the phone to not lock only when its plugged in? Can't believe this is not an option in iOS.

Yes it is not possible that way either.

I think you can make a Shortcut, so when you connect your charger, the Auto-Lock menu opens and you can select Never from there.

But a decidedly full automatic function does not exist.

After 5 minutes, you can select "Never" and the phone will never lock.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to select other auto-lock times on iPhone.

Okay, I can not change that. This is a user forum.

What if you don't have the "Never" selection? I only have 30 seconds to 5 minutes, both on my iPhone and iPad (weird, right?). Is there another way to turn off locking?

If your iPhone and iPad have installed, for example, a Mail account from your work or school, then the option to select "Never" may be removed. This is due to security and information protection.

Thank you for that information. That is likely the cause on my iPhone then since I do have my corporate email account on there.

You are welcome. Yes, that's definitely why.

If you have a corporate Exchange email account set up on your phone, the administrators can control certain things, including the maximum auto-lock time.

No, it is not possible to set iOS to lock when a charger is connected.