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NanaKathyS Author

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Getting the screen to go dark

My Iphone SE (3rd gen) screen stays on and doesn't go dark. How do I set it to go dark when not in use?

iPhone 5, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 16, 2023 9:57 AM

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LeleN1

Community Specialist

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 9:48 AM

Hi NanaKathyS,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities! To change when your device automatically locks, follow these steps:

Tap Settings
Select Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock
Choose a length of time

Find more about display options in the article Keep the iPhone display on longer.

Cheers!

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