Always on display activates after sleep focus end

Here's a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Go to Settings > Focus. Find the Focus mode you're using (like Work or Travel), tap on it, and ensure that the Always On Display setting is correctly configured to your preference. Turn it off if it's not intended to be active during that Focus mode.
2. Sometimes, automation or scheduling might interfere with the Focus mode settings. Verify if there are any automated settings that could be activating the AOD after Sleep Focus ends. Adjust these settings accordingly.
3. If the issue persists, try recreating the Focus modes from scratch. Delete the existing ones causing problems and create them anew with the desired settings. This might clear out any underlying glitches.
4. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
   1. Restart the device. That's it.
   2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
5. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
   1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
   2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
   3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
6. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
   1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
   2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.