How can I change power button settings on my iPhone 16 Pro Max?

I have got an iPhone 16 pro max and, unlike other iPhones, to turn the phone on, all I need to do is just tap the power button, rather than press and hold.


I tried it on other iPhones in Apple Store but there was no such issue there. I even talked to the staff they said it’s not a major issue, few of the phones have this issue.


is there an option to change that in the settings




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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 5:41 PM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2025 2:01 PM

Mannan11 wrote:

Yeah I tried it without the phone case.

So if you are clicking the Power Button and then seeing the Apple Logo before your iPhone turns on, this is not normal behavior and I suggest you return and exchange the iPhone for a new one. In most places you have 14 days to do so.

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Apr 12, 2025 2:01 PM in response to Mannan11

Mannan11 wrote:

Yeah I tried it without the phone case.

So if you are clicking the Power Button and then seeing the Apple Logo before your iPhone turns on, this is not normal behavior and I suggest you return and exchange the iPhone for a new one. In most places you have 14 days to do so.

Apr 12, 2025 9:42 AM in response to Mannan11

Mannan11 wrote:

I bought an iPhone 16 pro max 2 days ago but when I power off the iPhone it’s turning back on with a single quick click to the power button instead of requiring a long press. Even an accidental soft quick press is turning it back on. This isn’t the case with my old iPhone 13 Pro Max it needs a long press. How do I fix this issue on my new iPhone?

Do you have any cases, accessories, on the Power Button? If so, remove them and try again.

Apr 11, 2025 9:16 PM in response to Mannan11

When iPhone is turned off, it has always been to press and release the Power Button to turn it on. You cannot change that.


But when iPhone is powered off, you have to press and hold the Power Button until you see the Apple Logo to turn it on.


iPhones in Apple Retail Stores may be different as they are specifically retail models and have different settings and features.

Apr 12, 2025 12:12 AM in response to Johnathan Burger

I bought an iPhone 16 pro max 2 days ago but when I power off the iPhone it’s turning back on with a single quick click to the power button instead of requiring a long press. Even an accidental soft quick press is turning it back on. This isn’t the case with my old iPhone 13 Pro Max it needs a long press. How do I fix this issue in my new iPhone …?

Apr 12, 2025 12:13 AM in response to Zachyy

I bought an iPhone 16 pro max 2 days ago but when I power off the iPhone it’s turning back on with a single quick click to the power button instead of requiring a long press. Even an accidental soft quick press is turning it back on. This isn’t the case with my old iPhone 13 Pro Max it needs a long press. How do I fix this issue on my new iPhone?

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