Screen Stays on While Using Audio

When I try to listen to my iPhone as I fall asleep, the screen never turns off. I tried restarting it and force quitting the app among other things. Has anyone heard of a “fix” for this issue?

Posted on Apr 5, 2023 2:21 PM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2023 12:42 AM

If you're having issues with your iPhone's screen staying on while using audio, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

  1. Disable "Raise to Wake": Your iPhone may be set to wake the screen when you pick it up or raise it, which could cause the screen to stay on while using audio. To disable this feature, go to Settings > Display & Brightness and toggle off "Raise to Wake".
  2. Adjust Auto-Lock settings: Auto-Lock is a feature that automatically locks your iPhone after a certain period of inactivity. If your Auto-Lock settings are set to "Never", your screen will stay on indefinitely while using audio. To adjust this setting, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and choose a time interval that works for you.
  3. Try using a different app: If the issue is only happening with a specific app, try using a different audio app to see if the problem persists.
  4. This is not happening with me while using Apple Music.


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Apr 6, 2023 12:42 AM in response to Funtechno2

If you're having issues with your iPhone's screen staying on while using audio, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

  1. Disable "Raise to Wake": Your iPhone may be set to wake the screen when you pick it up or raise it, which could cause the screen to stay on while using audio. To disable this feature, go to Settings > Display & Brightness and toggle off "Raise to Wake".
  2. Adjust Auto-Lock settings: Auto-Lock is a feature that automatically locks your iPhone after a certain period of inactivity. If your Auto-Lock settings are set to "Never", your screen will stay on indefinitely while using audio. To adjust this setting, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and choose a time interval that works for you.
  3. Try using a different app: If the issue is only happening with a specific app, try using a different audio app to see if the problem persists.
  4. This is not happening with me while using Apple Music.


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