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how do I lock my iPhone screen?

How do I lock my iPhone screen?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 7, 2022 12:46 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2022 12:47 PM

Click the right side button or just let it lock itself based on the time selected in Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock.

Note that it needs to be locked for automatic backup when charging but not for the Backup Now option.

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Level 10

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Sep 7, 2022 12:47 PM in response to littledoggone

Click the right side button or just let it lock itself based on the time selected in Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock.

Note that it needs to be locked for automatic backup when charging but not for the Backup Now option.

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Sep 7, 2022 12:46 PM in response to littledoggone

Press the button on the right side of your iPhone to lock your screen

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how do I lock my iPhone screen?

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