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when i lock the phone my wifi disconnect why?

when i lock the phone wifi network will automatically disconnect why?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 2, 2023 5:19 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2023 5:22 PM

It’s a feature that has been implemented in all iPhones since the first to preserve battery life. Wi-Fi uses power continuously when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network, whether it is exchanging data or not. If Wi-Fi stayed on continuously when the phone was asleep users would be very unhappy about their significantly reduced battery life. You can override this feature by leaving the phone connected to power, either line power of a battery pack.

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Apr 2, 2023 5:22 PM in response to sudip275

It’s a feature that has been implemented in all iPhones since the first to preserve battery life. Wi-Fi uses power continuously when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network, whether it is exchanging data or not. If Wi-Fi stayed on continuously when the phone was asleep users would be very unhappy about their significantly reduced battery life. You can override this feature by leaving the phone connected to power, either line power of a battery pack.

when i lock the phone my wifi disconnect why?

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