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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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:


  1. Tap Settings  
  2. Select Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock
  3. Choose a length of time


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


Cheers!

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