iPhone Screen constantly stays lit when not playing app.

iPhone Screen constantly stays lit when not playing app. I play the game Woodscape and step away from the phone and come back 15 minutes later and the screen is on warning the battery down

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what do I have to do to get my phone screen to close automatically

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on May 30, 2025 9:14 AM

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Posted on May 30, 2025 9:38 AM

Some apps, particularly 3rd party apps, don't respect the settings for how long the screen will stay on. This isn't something Apple can fix. When you play a game you know doesn't honor the settings and you will be away from your iPhone, tap the side power button once to lock your screen.

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