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Unable to change Auto-Lock on iPadOS 16.5.1

My auto lock cannot be changed. Why? I am using iPadOS 16.5.1

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Posted on Jul 6, 2023 12:25 PM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jul 6, 2023 3:55 PM

All models of iPad in recent years support either TouchID or FaceID - but not both.

Ensure that you have not enabled Low Power Mode, as doing so will override many iPad settings - including setting/fixing Auto-Lock settings to 2 minutes. When set to OFF, you can change/select from available options:

Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode - set to OFF

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LotusPilot

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Jul 6, 2023 3:55 PM in response to Floridasunshine1

All models of iPad in recent years support either TouchID or FaceID - but not both.

Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode - set to OFF

razmee209

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Jul 6, 2023 12:55 PM in response to Floridasunshine1

Floridasunshine1 wrote:

My auto lock cannot be changed. Why? I am using iPadOS 16.5.1

You've enabled touch id or faceid. You have an work exchange email account installed on your phone. Those would be the reason you can't change auto-lock.

Jul 7, 2023 3:43 AM in response to LotusPilot

TouchID not enabled. Low power mode not enabled. Any more ideas?

Bakere

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Feb 12, 2024 7:30 PM in response to Floridasunshine1

I have Face ID

why do notification turn on screen when it’s locked til battery is dead?

Jul 6, 2023 3:47 PM in response to razmee209

I don’t have any of these things on my iPad. I have Face ID on my phone but not on my iPad. I have to log in with a password

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Unable to change Auto-Lock on iPadOS 16.5.1