Does anyone know how to use standby mode on iPad that has IOS 18 installed

Hi i recently installed IOS 18 onto my iPad it said that i can now use standby more on my iPad but i cant find it anywhere can someone please help me find it thanks

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 23, 2025 1:34 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2025 9:02 AM

Some release notes are generic - and apply to both iOS and iPadOS platforms. While iOS and iPadOS are closely related, some features will not be applicable to both OS platforms.


To reiterate, the Standby function is currently only available to iPhone.


Apple invite submission of comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. If you would like to see a specific feature or functionality in a future version of iPadOS, this would be the most appropriate channel through which to make a request:

Feedback - iPad - Apple



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Sep 24, 2025 9:02 AM in response to BlairH10

Some release notes are generic - and apply to both iOS and iPadOS platforms. While iOS and iPadOS are closely related, some features will not be applicable to both OS platforms.


To reiterate, the Standby function is currently only available to iPhone.


Apple invite submission of comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. If you would like to see a specific feature or functionality in a future version of iPadOS, this would be the most appropriate channel through which to make a request:

Feedback - iPad - Apple



Sep 24, 2025 8:12 AM in response to BlairH10

Standby mode is a feature exclusive to iPhone. For avoidance of doubt, this is not a feature of iPadOS.


Standby can be configured to show a clock, be used a photo frame or display live results while the device is connected to external power in landscape orientation.

Use StandBy to view information at a distance while iPhone is charging - Apple Support


If you refer to something else, you'll need to provide additional explanation as to precisely what you are attempting to achieve.

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Does anyone know how to use standby mode on iPad that has IOS 18 installed

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