Disable power off when locked

How to prevent your iPhone from turning off when locked

Posted on Aug 9, 2023 6:21 AM

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Aug 9, 2023 6:40 AM in response to currency227

While this is not currently possible without a jailbroken or modified version of iOS, I hope this can help:


(This guide is designed for devices using Face ID or devices using iOS 17, some steps may be different on previous iOS releases.)


1.) Go to Settings, and search "Face ID & Passcode" and enter your passcode.

2.) Scroll down and find "ALLOW ACCESS WHEN LOCKED" just below "Voice Dial"

3.) Turn off Control Center and whatever else you please. This will not allow a potential thief to turn off your location services such as mobile data or WiFi without a correct PIN or Face ID.


Now that the device cannot have its location services turned off without proper authentication, let's ensure the device's location stays on after power off:


1.) On the Settings front page, tap your name at the very top.

2.) Tap "Find My". This is a green icon that resembles a radar scanner.

3.) Tap "Find My iPhone". Ensure that all three sliders are checked on. This will ensure your device not only sends its location at low battery, but will continue to do so for a period of time after the device is shut down.


Enjoy! Now, in the event your device is stolen or lost, you can easily check its location with another Apple device.



Aug 9, 2023 6:47 AM in response to currency227

I mean to prevent someone from turning off when locked. That’s in case it’s stolen


Taking away the ability for a thief to power off the phone will not help you.


You do know that thieves are very fond of placing stolen phones in a special type of bag that will not allow the phone to send or receive a signal, correct?


In other words, the thief can very easily prevent you from accessing your phone without turning it off.

Aug 9, 2023 7:00 AM in response to wittikay

In the event the thief places the device in an EMF and/or RFID blocking container, you will be unable to track its location.


Still, the above guide will prepare you for common cases of thieving. It is better than not being prepared at all. With that being said, keeping an active eye on the device is the most effective method of preventing your device from being swiped or pickpocketed.



Aug 9, 2023 7:02 AM in response to currency227

currency227 wrote:

How to prevent your iPhone from turning off when locked

In addition to not actually being helpful, as Bob Timmons noted, it would actually be a problem for a lot of people. One of the most basic of troubleshooting steps is to turn the phone off and back on again, or, if necessary, to use a forced restart. What you're suggesting would make this impossible in some circumstances.

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